Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Consulting
While much has been written about SOX, many midsized companies continue to struggle with its complexity. And it’s not just publicly owned companies feeling the effects of these new regulations. Private companies that plan to go public, as well as many not-for-profit and government organizations, are also compelled to comply with SOX regulations. Because SOX requirements are increasingly regarded as “best practices,” organizations that adopt them are more desirable business partners and donation recipients.
Even if you can afford to hire additional personnel for your SOX initiative, this may not be the most cost-effective approach. You need a solution that fits your company’s needs and leverages your resources. These services range from an initial risk assessment and executive education — when most companies struggle with a steep learning curve — to ongoing support as you face annual testing and review requirements. We help you understand regulatory requirements, develop project plans to help meet important deadlines and take action steps toward compliance.
Our methodology goes beyond SOX compliance. Through our business risk assessment, testing and monitoring procedures, we can assist you in identifying opportunities to streamline and improve efficiency — from using your financial software package more effectively to re-engineering business processes or eliminating redundant procedures.
International capabilities
Freed Maxick & Battaglia, CPAs is Western and Upstate New York's (NY) largest public accounting firm and a Top 100 firm in the U.S. Freed Maxick provides, audit, tax and consulting services to private and public (SEC) companies in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Albany New York. Affiliated with RSM McGladrey, the 5th largest accounting firm in the U.S., Freed Maxick has vast national and international resources to help your business expand nationally and internationally. Freed Maxick can satisfy clients’ growing global needs through our membership with RSM International (RSMi). With RSMi connecting us worldwide, we are one of the largest professional firms, ranking sixth overall among professional organizations globally.
Tools and technology
We use the latest paperless engagement technology, data mining and analysis tools to deliver our SOX services cost effectively.
Why Freed Maxick & Battaglia, CPAs?
Because we recognize that changes in business operations have IT implications, we include technology risk consultants in the process. Unlike many companies, we deploy our own IT professionals, many of whom work from local offices, as needed during your engagement. This allows us to avoid subcontracting critical tasks and helps us to retain control over the consistency and quality of the services you receive.
We understand you face unique challenges in meeting SOX requirements. With this in mind, we offer a customized, flexible approach that’s based on your needs. Our risk-based services are designed to provide our clients with exceptional value and often yield opportunities to identify and mitigate threats to your business goals. The result can be a more efficient, better-run business.
Related Services
Sarbanes-Oxley Resources:
New! SEC Approves New Guidance for SOX 404 Compliance: The SEC voted to adopt final guidance for management on evaluating and assessing internal control over financial reporting as required by Section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley. The SEC will not delay implementation for non-accelerated filers, which means those companies will comply with the management reporting provisions by their fiscal year ending December 15, 2007. Click the Icon on the left to read more about the new guidance. Find out about our SOX 404 Compliance Services here.
Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance for Non-Accelerated Filers: Public (SEC) companies that are Non-accelerated filers need to begin their section 404 compliance initiative as soon as possible. According to the current SEC rules, these companies must be in compliance for the first fiscal year ending after July15, 2007.. Section 404(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act focuses on management responsibilities to ensure adequate internal control over financial reporting. What should you do now to meet the deadline? Download our SOX 404 Compliance Overview. Find out about our SOX 404 Compliance Services here.
Five Risk Management Strategies to Implement Now: Are you safeguarding your company's success? Managing risk in key areas of your business can help safeguard the future of your company — and put you on track toward certain SOX requirements without undue expense or effort. Click the icon on the left to download Five Risk Management Strategies to Implement Now.
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Freed Maxick & Battaglia, CPAs is Western and Upstate New York's (NY) largest public accounting firm and a Top 100 firm in the U.S. Freed Maxick provides, audit, tax and consulting services to private and public (SEC) companies in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Albany New York. Affiliated with RSM McGladrey, the 5th largest accounting firm in the U.S., Freed Maxick has vast national and international resources to help your business expand nationally and internationally.
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