The world has changed. But SOX work goes on.

Organizations required to comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act no doubt are experiencing this sentiment firsthand in recent weeks. The COVID-19 global pandemic has caused seismic shifts in companies of all sizes. The impact worldwide has been well-documented and will continue to evolve not only for the remainder of 2020, but certainly in the years to come as organizations transition to the new equilibrium.

It is in this new environment that Protiviti has shared the results of its 2020 Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Survey. Protiviti conducted this year’s SOX Survey in the first quarter of 2020, before the full scope and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic was realized. However, since the results largely reflect SOX programs and work performed in fiscal year 2019, the findings remain highly relevant. In addition, trends with regard to the use of automation and technology tools are illuminated even further in this crisis, with offices worldwide closed and a massive percentage of the workforce – likely more than at any time in history – working remotely.

In this episode, Brian Christensen, Executive Vice President, Global Internal Audit for Protiviti, talks about the major findings and takeaways from the latest SOX Survey.

To learn more, visit www.protiviti.com/SOXSurvey to read our report, SOX Compliance Amid a New Business Equilibrium.

Transcriptions of Powerful Insights are available upon request from kevin.donahue@protiviti.com