SARBANES OXLEY ACT OF 2002: IMPLICATIONS FOR COMPLYING CORPORATIONS

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Amy E. Hurley-Hanson ORCID logo, Cristina M. Giannantonio ORCID logo

https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv5i3c2p3

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to examine whether or not the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 has benefited corporations for the better. This paper will explore the historical background of Sarbanes-Oxley as well as its purpose and discuss divulge current implications that this legislation imposes on the public corporations that are required to comply.

Keywords: Corporate Governance, Legislation, Corporate Scandals

How to cite this paper: Hurley-Hanson, A. E., & Giannantonio, C. M. (2008). Sarbanes Oxley act of 2002: implications for complying corporations. Corporate Ownership & Control, 5(3-2), 279-283. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv5i3c2p3