You have been hired by XYZ Corporation as an external consultant to develop a Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and monitoring program. In preparation for this assignment, conduct research on the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the corporate climate that led to its creation.

Refer to the Course Schedule within the Syllabus for specific project deliverables and due dates.

Deliverable

Write a 2- to 3-page paper that covers the following topics:

• Introduction

o What is Sarbanes-Oxley?
o When was it enacted?
o Why was it enacted?
o What is the history of management's involvement in creating an ethical workplace?
o What is involved in Sarbanes-Oxley planning?

• Summarize the key provisions:

• Benefits of the act

• Criticism of the act

• Unforeseen consequences

All writing must be in APA format, double spaced, in 12-point font and with a 1" margin. Make sure to properly cite all resources.