Essays about: "what sox"

Found 4 essays containing the words what sox.

  1. 1. Negotiation and auditing self-efficacy's effect on auditor objectivity : negotiation strategy functioning as a mediator

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för ekonomi

    Author : Robert Winter; Xinmei Weng; [2015]
    Keywords : auditor objectivity; prior experiences; negotiation self-efficacy; auditing self-efficacy; distributive strategy; integrative strategy;

    Abstract : Aim: Auditor objectivity in the auditing process is an important part of the IASB and FASB framework as well as in the SOX act. It is unclear whether auditor’s self-efficacy through selection of negotiation strategy affect the auditor’s objectivity. READ MORE

  3. 2. Transparency in corporations and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act : A qualitative study of leaders' perceptions

    University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Mats Bonde; [2010]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Transparency is known to be an important factor when fighting corruption in governments, companies and organizations. When the scandals in the USA came true in the beginning of 2000, there was a need for more transparency and regulation. Phoenix did not arise, but instead the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and more transparency from the corporations. READ MORE

  4. 3. Internal control in the wake of the Enron scandal - legislation or self-regulation?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Christine Andréasson; Johan Moe; [2009-07-03T07:15:27Z]
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    Abstract : Background & Problem Discussion: The collapse of Enron together with several other scandals contributed to the creation of the Sarbanes Oxley Act, imposing heavy demands on accounting ethics for businesses listed on the stock exchange in the US. In Sweden, the Swedish Code of Corporate Governance was introduced, but instead of being a law, it is based on self-regulation. READ MORE

  5. 4. the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. What consequences have American companies identified after implementation of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Angelica Svensson; [2008-11-07T13:58:11Z]
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    Abstract : Background and Problem: A consequence of the many accounting scandals was that congress passed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in July 2002. This in order to restore public confidence in the stock market and increase confidence in the integrity of the entire system of public ownership and accountability in the U.S. READ MORE