The ROI of SOX

SOX COMPLIANCE INVESTMENTS CAN BOOST YOUR BOTTOM LINE

BY ROBERT PUTRUS, PE, CMC, CFE

While Sarbanes-Oxley compliance costs can vary depending on a company's revenue, operational reach and ownership structure, many businesses have experienced a multifold return on investment, ranging from the introduction of new initiatives to the implementation of improved business processes.

Businesses can boost their bottom line if they approach SOX compliance as an opportunity to improve the business' management, as well as to reduce the costs of operations and internal audits.