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The Sarbanes-Oxley Act


The Sarbanes-Oxley Act
This paper reviews the major provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages) | 6 sources | APA | 2005 United States


Paper Summary:

This paper discusses that the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 was enacted to protect investors. The author points out the advantages and disadvantages of the Act. The paper relates its implications and ethical considerations.

From the Paper:

"The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of is a piece of legislation enacted in July ... with the intent to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures made pursuant to the securities laws. Specifically, this act comprises titles with multiple sections within each title, the major provisions include the certification of financial statements by CEOs and CFOs, prohibition of personal loans to officers and directors, rapid reporting of legal inside trades, public reporting of CEO and CFO compensation, whistleblower provisions and protections, significantly longer jail sentences and larger .."

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APA Citation:

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 10, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Analytical-Essay-The-Sarbanes-Oxley-Act/71838

MLA Citation:

"The Sarbanes-Oxley Act" 15 January 2012. Web. 10 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Analytical-Essay-The-Sarbanes-Oxley-Act/71838>




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