Learning Objectives
In this seminar you will learn:
- The main points of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- Recommendations for implementing a Compliance Solution.
- How other users, analysts and the Press have outlined Best Practices that you should seriously consider implementing.
Program content
After the Enron and WorldCom scandals in the USA the Sarbanes-Oxley Act came into being. This Act now applies to European companies listed on US Stock Exchanges and the subsidiaries of US Corporations. Europe has now seen other examples of scandals at Parmalat and more recently Shell. Is your company immune? Are you personally safe from a 20 year jail term?
The simple fact is that most companies are still unsure about how to comply with the various sections of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. With the 2004 deadline for Section 404 compliance marching ever closer, companies must establish an internal control system for tracking and auditing financial processes; then executives and the external auditor must testify to its effectiveness. Similarly Section 409 compliance will require serious consideration in terms of Policies, Procedures and supporting IT systems.
Participant level of understanding
This program is intended for participants with a basic or intermediate level of understanding on the topic.
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this seminar.
Advance Preparation
There is no advanced preparation required for this seminar.
Who Should Attend?
Executives, Directors, Managers and Analysts who want a better understanding of how the use of business intelligence, data warehousing and analytic applications can contribute to a company's success.
About Roger Shears
Roger Shears is a Chartered Accountant, and Business Development Manager for SAS in Europe, Middle East and Africa. He has both Audit and IT systems experience in Canada and Europe.
