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 are often overlooked or underestimated.

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

• Embed culture
• Educate and connect
• Engage with third parties
• Update continuously

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