IT organizations need to become involved in Sarbanes-Oxley attestation activities quickly. While the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended the dates for compliance with Section 404 of the Act, this move was only an acknowledgement that the original time frame was unrealistic and more time was needed for companies to comply. It was not an invitation to delay readiness and implementation work. Accordingly, there is an urgent need for guidance material that specifically addresses the information technology control environment. This paper is intended to help meet that need.
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