Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance

Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)

Achieve SOX compliance with confidence and clarity. Strengthen controls. Protect value.

At Sikich, we help public and pre‑IPO companies navigate SOX compliance with clarity and confidence. Our team of seasoned SOX experts delivers solutions that go beyond box‑checking, building stronger internal controls, reducing risk and protecting long‑term shareholder value.

Why SOX compliance matters

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 was created to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures. SOX compliance is both a legal requirement and business imperative for publicly-traded and pre-IPO companies. A well-designed internal control framework can improve operational efficiency, enhance financial integrity and increase stakeholder trust.

Approach

Our approach

We understand that no two organizations are alike. So we tailor our services to your industry, size and maturity level, delivering clear, actionable solutions. We take a top-down, risk-based and business-minded approach to streamline your SOX compliance.

Our SOX services

SOX program development and implementation

Whether you’re building a SOX program from the ground up or enhancing an existing framework, we design and implement effective, risk-based control environments tailored to your business model and industry.

Ongoing SOX compliance support

We provide full or co-sourced solutions for:

– Program development and governance
– Risk assessment
– Control design and walkthroughs
– Control testing (design and operating effectiveness)
– Remediation planning and support
– Coordination with external auditors

Information Technology General Controls (ITGC) and application controls

Our team includes ITGC specialists who ensure that your ITGC and application controls are effective and aligned with your financial reporting processes.

Pre-IPO readiness and SOX gap assessments

Preparing to go public? We’ll assess your current control environment and design a roadmap to achieve SOX readiness before your IPO. Our phased approach ensures that you can scale with confidence and meet audit expectations.

Control rationalization and optimization

If you’re already complying with SOX, we help you reduce unnecessary compliance costs by streamlining control environments, automating controls (reducing manual controls) and updating your SOX program to meet current PCAOB and external audit requirements.

TRUST

Why clients trust Sikich

Deep Expertise: Our team offers decades of experience in internal audit, IT controls, financial reporting and regulatory compliance.

Industry Knowledge: We support complex sectors including manufacturing, financial services, technology and healthcare.

Collaborative Approach: We work closely with management, internal audit and external auditors to ensure a seamless, efficient compliance process.

Audit Technology Enablement: Using platforms like AuditBoard, TeamMate and Workiva, we deliver transparent, efficient and well‑documented SOX compliance programs.

Ready to simplify SOX?

Sikich can guide you through year-one compliance, IPO readiness or optimizing an existing SOX program. Let’s build a control environment that not only meets regulatory requirements but also drives business success.

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