SOX of 2002 - Corporate Responsibility Flashcards
Corporate responsibility relates to
Establishment of Audit Committee
Representations made by Corporate Officers (CEO/CFO)
Audit Committes are responsible for
Appointment, compensation and oversight of the work of the Accounting firm
Resolving disputes between Auditor and Management
Audit committee members are
members of the board
MUST be independent
Auditor reports directly
to the Audit Committee
Independent criteria
Not accept compensation for Consulting/Advisory/Etc
Not affiliated with issuer
CEO/CFO must sign representation of Annual and Quarterly Reports including statements that they
Reviewed Report
Not contain Untrue statements or omitted Material info
Financial statements are fairly presented in all material respects
They are responsible for I/C
controls are designed that all material info is available to auditor
Any significant changes in I/C
What must a CEO and CFO disclose to the Auditor and Audit Committee
Significant Deficiences in the design or operation of I/C
All Fraud
CEO and CFO may have to reimburse Issuer for Bonuses, Incentives, equity and gains on sale of stock within the last 12 months if
Issuer is required to restate financials (Material misstatement or omission)
Falsify information about the financial statements
Directors or Officers that influence the auditor
Should not happen as this may make the F/S Misleading