Purpose of the working paper. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is a U.S. federal legislation that seeks to ensure that companies with public shareholders accurately represent their financial state so that investors better understand risks. To achieve this, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) mandated greater auditor independence, increased corporate governance and documentation of corporate internal controls, and enhanced financial disclosures.
Audit objectives for the working paper. This template defines the Internal controls in regards to SOX.