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Cut Sox Compliance Costs from $5.2MM to $600K

The
Challenge

Our client faced substantial cost overruns during its first year of SOX compliance, totaling $5.2 million. In addition to the high costs, the company encountered several material weaknesses and numerous significant deficiencies in its internal controls, raising concerns about the effectiveness and efficiency of its compliance program. The company needed to address these issues to avoid regulatory risks and improve financial oversight.

The
Custom

Solution

Sirius Solutions conducted an in-depth analysis of the company’s compliance processes and identified that the root cause of the issues was not the absence of controls but rather improper risk mapping and inadequate documentation. The team streamlined the reporting process and provided targeted training to key personnel on the types of documentation required for external auditors. This improved communication and testing protocols, allowing for more effective audits. The solution also established a scalable, repeatable, and efficient compliance program that added greater value to the business and positioned the company for long-term success.

The
Impactful
Results

The company significantly lowered its compliance costs and improved the overall efficiency of its SOX program. In just the second year of SOX compliance, the cost was reduced from $5.2 million to $1.8 million, and by the third year, the costs had dropped to $600,000. In addition to the financial savings, the company strengthened its internal controls, reducing material weaknesses and significant deficiencies, and improved communication with external auditors.

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