SOX — Sarbanes-Oxley Act Compliance Reference#

Quick-reference skill for Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements, internal controls, and audit compliance.

When to Use#

• Understanding SOX section requirements (302, 404, 906)
• Designing internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR)
• Preparing for SOX compliance audits
• Implementing IT general controls (ITGCs)
• Evaluating material weakness vs significant deficiency

Commands#

intro#

bash

scripts/script.sh intro

Overview of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act — history, purpose, and key provisions.

sections#

bash

scripts/script.sh sections

Key SOX sections: 302, 404, 409, 802, 906 and their requirements.

controls#

bash

scripts/script.sh controls

Internal controls framework — COSO components, control types, and design principles.

itgc#

bash

scripts/script.sh itgc

IT General Controls — access management, change management, operations, and SDLC.

audit#

bash

scripts/script.sh audit

SOX audit process — planning, testing, reporting, and remediation.

penalties#

bash

scripts/script.sh penalties

SOX penalties and enforcement — criminal and civil consequences for non-compliance.

examples#

bash

scripts/script.sh examples

Real-world SOX compliance scenarios and common findings.

checklist#

bash

scripts/script.sh checklist

SOX compliance readiness checklist for organizations.

help#

bash

scripts/script.sh help

version#

bash

scripts/script.sh version

Configuration#

VariableDescriptionSOX_DIRData directory (default: ~/.sox/)

---

Powered by BytesAgain | bytesagain.com | hello@bytesagain.com