You have been hired by XYZ Corporation as an external consultant to develop a Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and monitoring program. In preparation for this assignment, conduct research on the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the corporate climate that led to its creation.
Refer to the Course Schedule within the Syllabus for specific project deliverables and due dates.
Deliverable
Write a 2- to 3-page paper that covers the following topics:
• Introduction
o What is Sarbanes-Oxley?
o When was it enacted?
o Why was it enacted?
o What is the history of management's involvement in creating an ethical workplace?
o What is involved in Sarbanes-Oxley planning?
• Summarize the key provisions:
• Benefits of the act
• Criticism of the act
• Unforeseen consequences
All writing must be in APA format, double spaced, in 12-point font and with a 1" margin. Make sure to properly cite all resources.