What Prohibition Does the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Impose on an Accounting

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Essay

What prohibition does the Sarbanes-Oxley Act impose on an accounting firm providing audit and nonaudit services to the same company?

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Definitions:

Certify

To officially recognize, verify, or endorse a particular status, qualification, or fact.

Bank

A financial institution licensed to receive deposits and make loans, and may offer various other financial services, like wealth management, currency exchange, and safe deposit boxes.

Substantially Impair

A legal term describing conditions where the value, use, or function of something is significantly decreased or hindered.

Uniform Commercial Code

A comprehensive set of laws governing all commercial transactions in the United States, intended to standardize and harmonize the law among different jurisdictions.