How to Choose a SOX Operating Model

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Is your pre-IPO organization ready for Sarbanes-Oxley? Amid complex regulatory requirements, accelerating digital transformation, and evolving market, workforce, and workplace dynamics, achieving SOX compliance remains a time- and attention-consuming process for most organizations.

Before you begin, it’s important to give some thought to which SOX operating model you’ll employ, as it’ll be the foundation for your program. The Road to SOX Readiness: A Practical Guide to Choosing an Operating Model for Your Organization, an eBook from AuditBoard and Deloitte, outlines three things to consider before selecting a SOX model, including:

  • Big-picture objectives that your program should be designed to achieve.
  • Pros and cons of the four operating models (fully internal, co-sourced, staff augmentation, and outsourced).
  • SOX-enabling technologies that can be integrated into your operating model. 

Once you’ve prepared, it’s time to explore which SOX operating model is appropriate for your business. Download the full guide to help you choose a model — or evaluate your current model’s effectiveness.

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