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The latest SOX trends and insights organizations need to know about

The Future of SOX

The Future of SOX is simple: streamlining the SOX program to gain time and cost efficiency without sacrificing value. Our library of insights can help your organization discover ways to optimize value and automation for a mature SOX program. 

The 2025 KPMG SOX Survey

Insights based on a 2025 survey of approximately 150 SOX professionals across industry sectors.

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    Chief Audit Executive Outlook for 2026: Navigating the Shifting Economic Landscape

    Join KPMG for an exclusive economic update tailored specifically for chief audit executives, SOX professionals, and risk decision makers. During our webcast, KPMG Senior Economist Ben Shoesmith will provide an in-depth analysis of the current US economic landscape and the key factors influencing future trends.Following Ben’s presentation, solution leaders from the KPMG Internal Audit and Controls Network will share their insights on the economic forecast and its implications for 2026 planning.
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    The Evolving Landscape of SOX: Real World Perspectives

    The next session of our Future of SOX webcast series will be a panel discussion format where our US SOX Offering Leader, Sue King, will discuss the latest hot topics and trends in ICFR with executives from three diverse organizations. The panelists will discuss ICFR from a variety of perspectives given their varied roles—Head of Corporate Audit Services, Chief Audit Executive, Internal Controls and SOX Compliance Director.
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    The evolving landscape of SOX: Survey results and the agentic shift

    September 18, 2025 | The Evolving Landscape of SOX: Survey Results and the Agentic Shift
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    Summer 2025 SOX update

    About the webcast: In the latest installment of the Future of SOX webcast series, we delve into the ever-changing landscape of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). Our panelists provide valuable insights and strategies to help organizations strengthen their ICFR processes and maintain robust financial controls. Specific topics of discussion include:Discussing the impact of the new SEC leadership; Exploring the latest developments and trends in PCAOB inspection findings and inspection focus areas;Discussing emerging hot topics surrounding ICFR.
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    Control Automation in ERP Upgrades: Navigating SOX Compliance

    In this Future of SOX webcast, we will explore how companies are using ERP implementations and upgrades to drive significant increases in their level of controls automation.  We will also explore why technology implementations are the number one cause of Material Weaknesses and the specific pitfalls to avoid.
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    Future of SOX: The Intelligent Close

    In this Future of SOX webcast, we will explore the use of automation in the first line, specifically the role of automated controls in the finance and accounting function; The Intelligent Close.
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    Future of SOX: Real world insights

    Join us for an insightful webcast on the future of SOX, where industry experts and practitioners will come together to discuss the evolving landscape of internal controls and financial reporting. Moderated by Sue King, this forum will delve into the latest trends, challenges, and best practices in SOX compliance.
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    The Future of SOX: Leveraging artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies for enhanced audit quality and client experiences

    Join us for the latest installment of our Future of SOX webcast series as we discuss the impact of technology on internal controls.

      SOX Summarized

      Webcast summaries and attendee polling results.

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      Tech adoption, strategy shifts, and regulatory navigation

      Trends in ICFR Programs

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      Compliance & accuracy of data and cloud computing control risks

      Trends in ICOFR Programs

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      The Future of SOX: The State of SOX

      Best practices for implementing and using governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools to create efficiency and insights into SOX programs

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      Client Stories

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      An innovative recipe

      KPMG SOX On Demand delivers transparency and innovation for a global food maker.

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      Securing the fabric of trust

      KPMG helped a global, multi-brand apparel company become Sarbanes-Oxley 404(b) compliant and fully integrate security, controls and GRC capabilities into SAP S/4HANA.

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      Making compliance a key element in a major utility’s transformation

      Upgrading Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls as part of an SAP-based customer service management implementation

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      KPMG employs a modern risk approach using advanced technologies to anticipate and balance risk, build trust and resilience, and increase enterprise value. Read more about how we help clients move forward with trust, confidence, and competitive edge.

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      SOX Insights
      Insights to help you discover ways to transform your SOX program.
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      Guide: AI and automation in financial reporting

      Our new in-depth guide offers insights for responsibly integrating AI into financial reporting, including governance and internal control considerations.
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      Seize the future: The agentic shift in SOX compliance

      The future of SOX is here - and it's powered by AI agents
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      2024 IPO material weakness study

      A KPMG study of traditional IPOs reveals common themes and business process areas associated with material weaknesses
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      Trends in Material Weaknesses

      A 2025 KPMG study of non-IPO companies reveals common themes and business process areas associated with material weaknesses.
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      How will the new SEC climate disclosure rule affect internal controls ?

      A new SEC ruling enforces public companies to disclose certain climate-related matters, such as GHG emissions metrics and more.
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      AWS Cloud

      Compute & Storage SOX Control Considerations
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      The "Soxification" of ESG

      The growing importance of ESG

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