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SEC: More Questions than Answers on 404
In its first response to public companies since a heated meeting last May, the SEC issues an extensive list of questions about Sarbox 404. July 11, 2006
Feds Back Sarbox Whistle-blower
David Welch, former CFO turned Sarbox whistle-blower, now has the "flag and seal of the United States" on his side in his battle with Cardinal Bankshares, his attorney says. July 7, 2006
Cardinal Refuses to Reinstate CFO
In the first Sarbox whistleblower case to go to trial, Cardinal Bankshares blocks CFO from reinstatement until a final order comes through. June 28, 2006
The Cost of Being Public
A new study calculates that compliance and governance costs eased this year for companies of all sizes, though they remain much higher than they were before Sarbanes-Oxley. June 15, 2006
Late ERISA Filers May Number 35,000
Of 74,000 companies required to file the Form 5500 welfare schedule, 47 percent are out of compliance, according to a new study. June 12, 2006
Sarbox Burdens Prompt CFO Job Churn
Will Sarbanes-Oxley turn CFOs back into bean counters? Finance chiefs have had little time for strategy in the four years since the law was passed, according to a study by a prominent headhunting firm. June 9, 2006
Sarbox Rollback Bill Introduced
Lawmakers have submitted a measure that would partially roll back Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. May 17, 2006
Panelist: SEC Deserves Failing Grade
A diverse final panel results in some testy exchanges as the regulators seek next steps for 404. May 10, 2006
Union Lawyer, Midcap CFO Clash on 404
Workers want strong assurances that all companies have strong controls, while small companies call for a compliance break. May 10, 2006
Revise 404 for the Market, Panelists Say
Panelists applaud the benefits of SOX 404 but suggest disclosure and requirement changes. May 10, 2006