Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States
An updated edition of the globally demanded IT Control Objectives for Sarbanes-Oxley was released by the nonprofit, independent IT Governance Institute (ITGI) and is available as a complimentary download at www.itgi.org.
The first edition, published in 2004, has been downloaded more than 250,000 times. Companies worldwide have used it to evaluate information technology (IT) controls in support of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and other financial reporting requirements.
Experts from many organizations and issuers, including the top 10 accounting and professional firms, provided input for the publication. The document underwent a 60-day exposure process, and was enhanced based on comments received from more than 100 respondents.
The second edition incorporates lessons learned regarding financial reporting and IT controls since the first edition was issued--most significantly, the need to take a top-down, risk-based approach in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance programs to ensure that sufficient attention is given to high-risk areas. Additional enhancements include:
-- A stronger focus on scoping and risk assessment
-- Specific guidance on prioritizing and defining controls
-- Details on identifying and addressing application controls and providing a business case for using them
-- A simplified readiness road map
-- A cross-reference to COBIT 4.0
-- Insights into cultural and people management issues to highlight the human factors to consider when complying with Sarbanes-Oxley
"Many companies have gone through their first two Sarbanes-Oxley cycles and are looking for guidance on improving IT controls, reducing risks and improving value. We are also noticing an increase in international registrants that are starting to address Sarbanes-Oxley and similar legislation, and require guidance," said Ken Vander Wal, CISA, CPA, one of the publication's developers. "This publication helps executives and professionals assess the current state of their IT control environment, design controls to meet the Act's directives and execute a testing strategy for compliance."
Print copies of the publication are available for purchase from www.isaca.org/bookstore.
ITGI (www.itgi.org) was established by ISACA in 1998 to advance international thinking and standards in directing and controlling an enterprise's information technology. ITGI developed COBIT and offers original research and case studies to assist enterprise leaders and boards with IT governance responsibilities.
CONTACT: IT Governance Institute Kristen Kessinger +1-847-590-7455 kkessinger@itgi.org or Deborah Vohasek +1-847-590-7466, dvohasek@itgi.org
Source: Business Wire (Business Wire India)