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The Sarbanes-Oxley Act One Year Later: Its Effect on International Corporate Governance Reforms

Overview The Sarbanes-Oxley Act was a far reaching legislative effort to address corporate governance issues in the United States. It is considered a milestone in restoring confidence in U.S. markets in the wake of scandals such as Enron and WorldCom. This securities legislation has had major implications for corporate boards, audit committees, financial reporting, and the regulation of the accounting and auditing professions. Its provisions and implementation are being studied in many countries as part of the efforts to improve corporate governance in emerging markets.

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Publisher	The World Bank Group
Live Date	19th December 2004 03:00 GMT
Format	Webcast
Topics	Sarbanes-Oxley

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