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SOX Compliance
Definition
Adherence to the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX), US federal legislation mandating rigorous financial reporting, internal controls, and audit standards for publicly traded companies. SOX Section 302 requires CEO/CFO certification of financial statements, while Section 404 mandates annual assessment of internal controls over financial reporting.
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