What Are the Requirements of Section 404 of SOX

question 46

Multiple Choice

What are the requirements of section 404 of SOX?

• A) It requires that senior management return any profits or bonuses resulting from stock sales during any period covered by financial statements that must later be restated.
• B) It requires that auditors do not perform any non-auditing tasks for the companies they audit.
• C) It requires that audit partners rotate every five years.
• D) It requires that senior management and the boards of public companies attest to the effectiveness and validity of their financial control process.

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Definitions:

Total Overhead Cost

The comprehensive sum of all indirect costs involved in operating a business, not directly tied to a specific product or service.

Planning Budget

A budget prepared in advance of a specific budget period, serving as a financial plan for achieving strategic goals.

Other Expenses

Costs that do not directly relate to the primary business activities, such as interest payments or losses from asset sales.

Service Company

A business that generates revenue through providing intangible products or services, rather than selling physical goods.