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.
Insights based on a 2025 survey of approximately 150 SOX professionals across industry sectors.
From Theory to Practice: Mastering IT Scoping for SOX Compliance
In the latest installment of the Future of SOX webcast series, Sue King and Steve Estes, US SOX Leaders, and Subash Samuels, Principal, Internal Audit & Controls, focus on how to determine which applications should be in scope.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Guide: AI and automation in financial reporting
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Seize the future: The agentic shift in SOX compliance
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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
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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