Evolving Your SOX Compliance Program in 2023 to Navigate the PCAOB Agenda

On April 5, 2023, the PCAOB posted their 2022 Annual Report documenting their progress toward their four strategic goals that comprise their stated mission to Modernize Standards, Enhance Inspections, Strengthen Enforcement, and Improve Organizational Effectiveness. With a continued focus on audits of internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), the external audit firms are clearly paying attention and responding by pivoting their approach to SOX audits.

Join our 30-minute session as our experts share insights on the latest PCAOB activities and best practices for your 2023 SOX compliance program.

Topics covered:

• Overview of the PCAOB strengthened enforcement on the external audit firms and the impact on public registrants
• Different perspectives under SOX §404(a), Management’s Assessment of ICFR, and SOX §404(b), Auditor Attestation of ICFR
• Building a responsive 2023 SOX compliance project: key planning steps and why it is so important to get it right