In this lesson, Nick Palazzolo summarizes the most crucial points of the Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) using a handy chart to illustrate the key requirements and components. He highlights the role of the audit committee and the necessity of having financial experts as fiduciaries, explaining the outcomes of not including a financial expert. Nick encourages a thorough reviewing of these points as they frequently appear in multiple choice questions and may be topics for written communication tasks. He advises memorizing the various criteria related to SOX, like the executives' obligation to sign the financial statements and the penalties for non-compliance, stressing their importance for succeeding in the exam. With an encouraging tone, Nick reinforces the value of understanding these provisions to not only pass the test but to solidify a foundation in this pivotal piece of legislation.
Video: The Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002 Summary
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Identify Risk During Planning
Module:
5 Concepts,
62 Videos
The Fraud Triangle
13:56
Separation of Duties
3:50
Management Fraud
6:08
Fraud Brainstorming
2:20
Assessing Fraud Risk
15:52
Responses to Risk
1:54
Audit Risk Overview
0:40
Audit Risk Formula
8:25
Audit Approach
6:23
Audit Risk Summary
1:19
Corporate Structure
2:01
Control Environment
4:46
Risk Assessment
1:46
Monitoring
1:27
Review and Revision
1:09
Performance
1:09
Responses to Risk
5:11
The Value Cycle
3:12
Residual Risk
1:39
SOX 2002 Penalties
2:27
Goals of SOX 2002
1:59
Audit Committee
7:59
