Financial Accounting and Analysis
In an eight- to ten-page paper (not including the title and reference pages) research and discuss the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. In your paper:
• Identify key components of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and describe its primary objective.
• Explain what the criticisms are surrounding the Act.
• Explain the economic consequences for companies as a result of implementing the Act.
• Explain if the Sarbanes-Oxley Act has achieved its goals so far. Provide examples to support your reasoning.