An optimized organization’s change management process is a competitive advantage and continuous improvement is enabled by quantitative feedback and innovative ideas and technologies. This guide defines the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (the Act), explains who is subject to SOX compliance and outlines key sections of the Act. It also lists ways to reduce compliance, including automating activities, improving capability through used products to enhance process effectiveness and implementing a culture of process analysis.  

Organizations can use this guide to measure and reduce the cost of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and improve IT process effectiveness.