Question

The Roland Company needs to comply with the financial reporting standards of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. One of the employees, Ken, believes that the costs outweigh the benefits. However, his boss feels the opposite, that the benefits outweigh the costs. Who is correct? A : Ken is correct, as the costs outweigh the benefits. B : Neither of them is correct, as determining the costs of the Act is possible, but determining the benefits is not fully possible. C : Neither of them is correct, as determining the benefits of the Act is possible, but determining the costs is not fully possible. D : Ken’s boss is correct, as the benefits outweigh the costs.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is letter "B": Neither of them is correct, as determining the costs of the Act is possible, but determining the benefits is not fully possible.

Explanation:

The Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act Of 2002 is a legislative response to several corporate scandals that sent shock waves through the world financial markets. The SOX attempts to strengthen corporate oversight and improve internal control. The main purpose of SOX is to protect shareholders from fraudulent representation in corporate financial statements.

In regards to the Roland Company case, the cost of implementing SOX will be a more strict accounting and financial book-keeping. This could provide the company with more accurate information that helps to make better corporate decisions but the benefits cannot be fully measured.