The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Attempts to Reduce Corporate Fraud

question 30

Essay

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 attempts to reduce corporate fraud among top-level executives.Comment on the strengths and weaknesses of this act.

---

Definitions:

Universal Citizenship

Recognizes the right of marginal groups to full citizenship and the rights of humanity as a whole.

Political Citizenship

Recognizes the right to run for office and vote.

Civil Citizenship

Recognizes the right to free speech, freedom of religion, and justice before the law.

Basic Standard

A minimal level or baseline requirement for quality, performance, or accessibility that products, services, or systems should meet.