SOX IT Assistance for Accelerated Filers

SC&H’s SOX IT methodology includes a “top-down, risk-based” approach (see SC&H SOX IT Technical Guidance download). A top-down, risk-based approach is the best way to reduce the number of key SOX IT controls that will be accepted by your external auditor, and it is the recommended approach supported by the SEC, PCAOB, COSO, ISACA, IIA, and all of the major accounting firms.

Benefits of Using the SC&H SOX IT Methodology

• Reduced SOX IT controls: Our top-down, risk-based approach leads to testing only the necessary key IT controls.
• Streamlined IT Policies and Procedures: We ensure that every key SOX IT control has a clear and concise IT procedure that sets an effective control design.
• Fewer IT Control Exceptions: We show you how to implement IT control self assessments that, when performed by the IT control owners, will reduce control exceptions during management’s independent testing.
• Decreased disruption of your IT department: By managing the communication and overall SOX IT compliance process with your external auditor, we allow your IT staff more time to accomplish the IT department’s goals.
• Reduced External Audit Fees: Whether your company’s external auditor is a “Big Four” or regional accounting firm, our methodology and testing procedures allow your external auditor to place the highest degree of reliance on our work, thus reducing their fees.

Take the first step toward these valuable benefits by contacting SC&H to review your compliance needs.