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IT compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Services not permitted by auditors

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1. What should IT be doing to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act?

2. Discuss the types of services considered "unlawful" if provided to a publicly held company by its auditor.

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This response explains the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and provides examples of auditor services that are unlawful.

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