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What are the three most important improvements in the governance structure that could result from SOX?

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The three important improvements made in governance by SOX is examined.

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Three of the most important improvements in the governance structure as a result of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are:

1. As a result of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial ...

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