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Accounting 201: Sarbanes Oxley SOX 404 Explained

Name: Accounting 201: Sarbanes Oxley SOX 404 Explained
Rating: 4.1 (58 reviews)

2023 Guide - Learn everything you need to know about Sarbanes Oxley SOX 404 from an experienced Chief Financial Officer

Created byChris Benjamin, MBA & CFO

Last updated 10/2022

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What you'll learn

Learn From A Top Rated Instructor Who Has Been Teaching On Udemy Since 2013 and Taught Over 100,000 Students!
Genesis of Sarbanes Oxley
Management Certifications
Objectives of Sarbanes Oxley
Documentation Requirements
Discuss SOX 404
Testing Requirements
And Much More!

Course content

5 sections • 21 lectures • 2h 7m total length

Course Introduction1:36
Meet the instructor and an interactive overview of Sarbanes-Oxley and SOX 404. Trace the 2002 genesis, management testing, internal controls, documentation, and IT involvement.
Instructor Introduction1:40
Meet your instructor, a seasoned accounting and finance professional with CFO experience at public companies, explaining his background with Sarbanes-Oxley and SOX 404 implications.
Udemy Course Review System2:09
Rate the Udemy course using a star review or choose later or at the end. Provide feedback to help the instructor improve and inspire new courses.
Excel Basics - Formatting, Reports and Charts18:17
Master practical Excel techniques for formatting, creating tables, applying formulas, and building professional charts with quick shortcuts and data analysis tips.

Introduction3:55
Explore the Sarbanes-Oxley Act's creation in response to Enron and other scandals, and its emphasis on independent audits, audit committees, disclosures, whistleblower protections, and control testing.
Background8:56
Explore the background of securities regulation, from the 1933 and 1934 acts to the SEC, and how enforcement like Sarbanes-Oxley 404 reshaped audits, reporting, and whistleblowing.
Summary of SOX Legislation13:49
Summarizes sox 404 overview with a focus on the PCAOB’s seven duties, auditor independence, and second partner reviews. Covers the rise of audit committees, CEO/CFO certification, restatements, and off-balance-sheet disclosures.
Management Certifications Required by SOX5:19
Learn how management certifications under Sarbanes-Oxley require the CEO and CFO to certify financial statements and disclosures, covering internal controls and penalties.
SOX Objectives, Materiality and Internal Control17:07
Explore SOX 404 objectives, materiality, and internal controls via the COSO framework—covering risk assessment, control activities, information and communication, monitoring, and how to identify, document, and remedy deficiencies.

SOX404 - Planning9:58
Learn the planning phase of sarbanes-oxley 404 compliance using a top-down approach, using budgets, prior 404 records, and fraud risk to identify entity-level internal controls and significant accounts.
SOX404 - Walkthrough3:20
Walk through a sales transaction from quote to delivery and payment, tracing the end-to-end process and validating the documentation for sox 404. Identify deficiencies and revise accounts receivable controls.
SOX404 - Detailed Testing6:22
apply detailed testing of internal controls under sox 404 by using interim and roll forward testing, combining inquiry, observation, and re-performance to assess effectiveness and risk.
SOX404 - Assessment of Deficiencies3:04
Identify and classify deficiencies found during SOX 404 testing as significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in internal controls, and ensure retesting and external auditor verification to disclose material weaknesses publicly.

IT Internal Controls5:04
Explore the covert framework under Sarbanes-Oxley SOX 404 for IT internal controls, covering entity level, applications, and general controls, including policies, access, data processing, change control, and disaster recovery.
Outsourced Processes and Controls2:21
Understand how to manage outsourced processes under sox using service organization controls and SSAE 16 reports to demonstrate external vendors meet requirements.
Management Certfication Frameworks1:57
Explain sub certifications under SOX 404, showing internal auditors test controls and sign off, while cascading assurance up to the CEO and CFO through the chain of command.
Other Reforms Introduced by SOX3:36
Show how Sarbanes-Oxley strengthens disclosure and governance through an independent audit committee, timely reporting of material changes and restatements, changes in auditors, and amendments to bylaws, articles, or control procedures.
Whistle Blowing2:49
Sarbanes-Oxley section 806 forbids retaliation against whistleblowers. The Dodd-Frank Act adds a 10–30 percent bounty and extends protection to subsidiary employees, increasing the reporting window to 180 days.

Course Conclusion1:35
Explore the genesis and core areas of Sarbanes-Oxley SOX 404, and learn how testing, risk assessment, and mitigating factors improve information flow between companies, the public, and investors.
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Recommended Next Steps0:16

Requirements

None! You will learn everything about Sarbanes Oxley you need to in this course
Commitment to learning

Description

Are You New To Sarbanes Oxley SOX 404 Compliance?

Are You An Accounting Student or Accountant Already?

Do You Want To Understand The Practical Application of SOX?

Do You Want To Know How Documentation, Testing, Certifications Related To SOX Work In The Real World?

If You Answered "Yes" To Any Of The Above, Look No Further. This Is The Course For You!

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Enroll today and join the 100,000+ successful students I have taught as a Top Rated Udemy instructor!

Three reasons to TAKE THIS COURSE right now:

You get lifetime access to lectures, including all new lectures, assignments, quizzes and downloads
You can ask me questions and see me respond to every single one of them thoroughly!
You will are being taught by a professional with a proven track record of success!
Bonus reason: Udemy has a 30 day 100% money back guarantee if for some reason you don't enjoy the course!
I have lived in the Sarbanes Oxley world for over a decade! As a CFO I have implemented, documented, tested, audited and personally certified financials all as part of Sarbanes Oxley compliance! I know first hand what SOX means for you and your company.

Recent Review:

Jacob A. says: "Great course, the world of Sarbanes Oxley 404 Compliance seemed so foreign to me. I really didn't know where to start since everything was so technical that I was finding. This course broke it down in normal english exactly what it is, what I need to do, and more. Really a super helpful course!"

Become a Sarbanes Oxley expert with this course! Its not as difficult as it seems. Let me teach you everything you need to know about SOX.
In this course we will be learning quite a bit about Sarbanes Oxley. Where it began, why, the nature of the various parts of Sarbanes Oxley, what the burden is on publicly traded companies, how to implement the best tools and techniques to handle Sarbanes Oxley, and much much more.

What We Do In The Course:

Introduction to Sarbanes Oxley
Background of SOX
Summary of SOX Legislation
Management Certifications Required
SOX Objectives
Developing and Operating a SOX 404 Compliance Framework
IT Internal Controls
Outsourced Processes and Controls
Management Certification Frameworks
Other Reforms Introduced by SOX
Whistle blowing
And Much More!!!

At any point if you have a question, please feel free to ask through the course forum, I'd be happy to answer any and all questions.

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About The Instructor

Chris Benjamin, MBA & CFO is a seasoned professional with over 25 years experience in accounting, finance, financial reporting, and small business, Sarbanes Oxley SOX. Having spent the first 10 years of my career in corporate settings with both large and small companies, I learned a lot about the accounting process, managing accounting departments, financial reporting, external reporting to board of directors and the Securities and Exchange Commission, and working with external auditors.

The following 10+ years I decided to go into CFO Consulting, working with growing companies and bringing CFO level experience to companies. I help implement proper best business practices in accounting and finance, consult on implementation of accounting systems, implementing accounting procedures, while also still fulfilling the CFO roll for many of my clients which includes financial reporting, auditing, working with investors, financial analysis and much more.

Thank you for signing up for this course on Udemy. I look forward to being your instructor for this course and many more!

Chris Benjamin, Instructor, CFO & MBA

Who this course is for:

Anyone interested in internal audit
Anyone interested in risk management
Anyone interested in Sarbanes Oxley
Anyone interested in internal control
Management of publicly traded companies
Accountants and auditors

Accounting 201: Sarbanes Oxley SOX 404 Explained

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Course content

Introduction4 lectures • 24min

Sarbanes Oxley5 lectures • 49min

SOX 4044 lectures • 23min

Additional Sarbanes Oxley Information5 lectures • 16min

Course Conclusion3 lectures • 16min

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