Question

Compare and contrast the views of management and accountants regarding the changes required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act on internal controls and how these changes have affected corporations, accounting firms, and investors?

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

The SoX sarbanes oxley act of 2002 was enacted to address company fraud that was exemplary of Eron and worldcom and bring back the confidence held in the financial market

It was meant to increase the effectiveness of internal control in companies in keeping accounting records or financial reports reliable and fraud-proof. The SOX act increased the independence of company auditors making their reports more reliable as they didn't have to compromise because they were dependent on top managers. In addition top managers were held responsible for any fraud in accounting statements and so were to certify the reliability of reports released to the public