SOX readiness: Preparing for an IPO

Making the decision to go public is an exciting venture for many companies. The preparation and decision-making, however, can be daunting. Preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) requires many decisions about your internal control structure and framework; and, while public companies are required to comply with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), compliance requirements and the necessary resources are often overlooked or underestimated.

Companies should consider these four key areas as they take this important next step:

• Embed culture  
• Start early and educate 
• Engage with third parties 
• Learn, update and improve 

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