Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/329594 
Year of Publication: 
2020
Citation: 
[Journal:] ACRN Journal of Finance and Risk Perspectives (JOFRP) [ISSN:] 2305-7394 [Volume:] 9 [Issue:] 1 [Year:] 2020 [Pages:] 103-112
Publisher: 
ACRN Oxford Research Network, Oxford
Abstract: 
Some issues of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 are still discussed controversially in literature. Thereof, Section 404 concerning internal control over financial reporting is one of the most criticized parts. This article focuses on costs and benefits of the section and impacts on earnings management. Most authors agree that compliance costs of Section 404 far outweigh its benefits. However, long-term benefits are expected. Regarding earnings management, studies show that the section has positive effects such as increased earnings quality and improved internal control systems. Although the section is heavily debated in literature, there is consensus that SOX Section 404 greatly contributed to the improvement of quality of financial reporting and of corporate governance as a whole.
Subjects: 
Sarbanes Oxley
Section 404
Internal control
Costs of SOX
Benefits of SOX
Earnings management
Earnings quality
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