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:

Income Bonds

Bonds that pay interest only when the issuer has sufficient earnings, providing a variable income stream based on the issuer's profitability.

Yield to Maturity

The total return anticipated on a bond if it is held until the date it matures, reflecting interest and price appreciation.

Par Value

The face value of a bond or stock, representing the amount that will be returned to the investor at maturity or the nominal value of a share.

Capital Gains Yield

The percentage change in the price of an investment over a specified period, not accounting for dividends or other earnings.