On October 2, 2009, the SEC announced that the date for compliance by smaller public companies (public float under $75 million) with the SOX 404(b) requirement has been extended from beginning with fiscal years ending on or after December 15, 2009, to fiscal years ending on or after June 15, 2010. On October 13, 2009, the SEC issued a final release related to the extension.

To view the SEC’s press release and final rule regarding the extension, click here and here.

This podcast, hosted by Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP and McGladrey & Pullen LLP, discusses SOX 404(b) auditor attestation on internal control over financial reporting for smaller public companies.

Key matters that audit committees, CFOs and controllers will find interesting include:

• Practical advice from a CFO
• Audit committee governance and risk considerations
• Strategies for cost savings
• Best practices for integration with the financial statement audit

To view the presentation materials, click here.

To view the supplementary materials, click here.