Testimonials
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“An amazing blend of theory and practice, this book is ideal for both beginners as well as experts. For beginners it serves as a great intro to SOX. For experts it reinforces key points about SOX, and also provides frameworks and checklists to validate their SOX work against.”
S.A., IT Professional
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“…succinctly and clearly outlines the requirements of the SOX regulations. The specific duties and responsibilities of each function within an organization are outlined in detail that is easy to follow. The checklist approach facilitates compliance.”
S.S., Finance Professional
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"As for the training that you offered, I have benefited from the training as we are required by our major clients to be complaint on the regulatory laws. Your training gave me a clear picture of what we need to be aware of and what exactly do we need to do be compliant on regulatory standards."
A.W., Manager QA & IT Compliance, SunGard Workflow Solutions
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“The SOX seminar was all that I expected it to be and more. The presenters thoroughly explained each topic in an extremely clear manner. I felt that the hands on group session was especially valuable and created an atmosphere in which the theory was applied to real situations. The manual was layout in a concise manner so that I was able to follow the presenters easily. With this seminar and manual I can now combine it with my accounting knowledge and enhance my abilities with new prospective clients.”
M.A., CPA, CFO/COO, Mercury
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“This is the most comprehensive Sarbanes-Oxley training curriculum. It provides the ideal overview for the novice and provides the much needed big-picture for the experienced SOX specialist."
J.T., Consultant, PeopleSoft/Oracle
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“For me I got out of the workshop what I expected which was a different perspective on SOX so I could assess if we missed anything, could have done anything else, done anything better, etc.”
D.R., Vice President, IT, RCN
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"I'm an IT professional. I saw at least one successful approach to an IT SOX compliance implementation. I was exposed to SOX compliance from a financial perspective."
J.L., IT Project Manager, KPMG
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“Definitely worth the money. Great opportunity to meet other professionals, learn about the industry, gain the confidence we need, and evaluate how SOX fits into what we do.”
R.S., President, GKBN
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“Overall, good overview of SOX. Weekend classes made it very available, and staff helpful.”
A.V., Risk Manager, Citibank
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"… Focuses you on the importance of the right controls to be implemented according with dispositions and the companies needs."
J.M., previously Internal Audit, Kraft
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"SOX certification from the Sarbanes-Oxley Group is one of the most valuable and practical certifications that every professional should have regardless of their industry or field. Employers and recruiters will be looking for this highly respected mark of industry achievement as professionals look to take their jobs, their careers and their companies to the next level."
H.W., Recruiting Manager, MPS Group
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"If I had to recommend one certification program that will give professionals the greatest value and the greatest leverage in the marketplace today, it would be the Sarbanes Oxley certifications from SOXGAP.”
J.T., Consultant, Oracle
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"My resume has generated more interest and interviews in the month since I added the SOX training and certification section than it had in the previous 5-6 months [which is] when I seriously started looking for another job.”
Confidential, Big-4 Firm
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“So pervasive is the impact of Sarbanes-Oxley Act in the business world, that an industry professional association has created a professional certification program to promote understanding of the law.”
Tammy Whitehouse, Compliance Week
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"John Hagerty, an analyst at AMR Research Inc. in Boston, said he is familiar with organizations that offer Sarbanes-Oxley-related training courses but this is the first actual Sarbanes-Oxley certification he's encountered.”
Tom Hoffman, Computerworld
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“SOXGAP is recognized for its contributions to Sarbanes-Oxley-related research and education at the exclusive and highly respected Master Key level at the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Research Foundation, the Financial Executives International (FEI) Research Foundation and the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).”
CEO Roundtable, Sarbanes Oxley Compliance Journal
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“An online community for Sarbanes-Oxley professionals has introduced what might be the first set of certification courses for IT and financial managers."
Tom Hoffman, Computerworld
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“Before investing another dime into headcount for your Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, be sure to know what you're getting in terms of skills, qualifications, experience and abilities. Ensure that members of the compliance team receive appropriate training. Consider the use of certifications such as SOXBase and SOXPro from the Sarbanes-Oxley Group (SOXGAP) to confirm that your staff is qualified.”
The Advisory Council, Information Week
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“That's why, earlier this year, the Sarbanes-Oxley Group debuted two certification programs, SOXBase and SOXPro, to evaluate and recognize basic and advanced SOX skills. … It's an interesting point, one that finds a parallel elsewhere. In the world of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, for instance, individual skill components and certifications exist, but it was only recently that holistic RFID certification came about.”
Demir Barlas, Line56 e-Business Executive Daily
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“Courses have even sprung up in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, like the one run by a company called Sarbanes-Oxley Group in Clifton, N.J. "There's one piece that's really missing -- that seems to be the education piece."
Rob Schroeder, CBS MarketWatch (Dow Jones)
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“Says Sanjay Anand, chairman of an online community, the Sarbanes Oxley Group in Clifton, New Jersey, ‘When we polled our members, who are in industry and academia on four continents, 86% of them knew of no formal training for SOX certification.’ So [SOXGAP] created training and certification programs at SOXBase and SOXPro levels.”
Julie Bennett, Career Journal, Wall Street Journal
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"Members of the Sarbanes-Oxley Discussion Group, a free online-networking forum, swap job leads through an email list hosted by Yahoo! Inc., along with other information. Sign up to receive messages as they are posted or one daily email. Most are leads for mid- to senior-level positions in the $65,000 to $120,000 salary range, says Sanjay Anand, the group's chairman. About 20 to 40 messages are posted monthly, he says. The forum is sponsored by The Sarbanes Oxley Group, a training, certification and networking organization based in Clifton, N.J."
Sarah Needleman, Career Journal, Wall Street Journal
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"Those with SOX compliance problems, listen up and listen good! A consulting firm called Vigilar and partner the Sarbanes-Oxley Group, an online training outfit, have pulled together what they're calling a Sarbanes-Oxley Boot Camp. Recruits will report to Atlanta during the week of July 25 -- a suitably sweltering town for drilling, we note. You will be put through your paces on the SOX responsibilities of finance, accounting, information technology and auditing professionals and executives."
Gene Colter and Jason Singer, Wall Street Journal Online
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