Sarbanes-Oxley Solutions
Global Forum Consulting delivers smart, scalable SOX compliance solutions—built for speed, efficiency, and audit readiness, whether you’re public or IPO-bound.
Expertly Delivered, Cost-Effectively Managed.
We help organisations build, streamline, and transform SOX programs—backed by deep expertise in Sarbanes-Oxley and COSO frameworks.
What we deliver:
- Actionable insights on evolving regulations
- Proven frameworks tailored to your business
- Dedicated specialists focused solely on SOX
Partnering for SOX Compliance Success
Wherever you are on your SOX compliance journey, Global Forum Consulting delivers the technical expertise and strategic guidance you need to navigate the complexities of achieving and maintaining compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Choose Your SOX Compliance Service
SOX Programme Implementation & Readiness
Value Proposition: Build a strong foundation for SOX 404 compliance through tailored scoping, documentation, and certification support.
Delivered Benefits:
- Perform risk-based SOX/ICFR scoping and readiness assessments to identify gaps and priorities
- Establish a clear roadmap for successful SOX programme implementation
- Develop process documentation and identify key risks and controls aligned to SEC and PCAOB expectations
- Enhance control design and documentation quality using tailored, tech-enabled SOX tools
- Design and deploy an efficient SOX certification process across the organisation
SOX Controls Diagnostic & Optimisation
Value Proposition: Strengthen and streamline your existing SOX compliance framework through targeted diagnostics, control rationalisation, and automation.
Delivered Benefits:
- Conduct a comprehensive diagnostic of your existing SOX control framework to identify unmitigated risks and control gaps
- Assess SOX maturity and validate your compliance approach against SEC and PCAOB expectations
- Identify opportunities to streamline, rationalise, and automate controls for greater efficiency
- Enhance control effectiveness and reduce testing burden through optimisation
- Leverage deep regulatory and digital audit expertise to future-proof your SOX program
SOX Controls Testing & Remediation
Value Proposition: Sustain a high-performing, audit-ready SOX environment through automated testing, continuous monitoring, and pragmatic remediation support.
Delivered Benefits:
- Perform automated IT and business control testing with real-time SOX dashboards
- Strengthen audit readiness with accurate walkthroughs and independent testing
- Adapt your SOX program to evolving risks and regulatory changes
- Adapt your SOX program to evolving risks while fostering a controls-first culture through targeted training.
- Design and implement effective, SOX-compliant remediation plans to address control gaps
SOX Programme Management & Training Support
Value Proposition: Strengthen SOX programme delivery through structured PMO oversight and targeted training to build capability and drive accountability.
Delivered Benefits:
- Establish and support SOX governance, reporting, and oversight structures
- Track budgets, resources, testing progress, and remediation status with clarity
- Coordinate cross-functional SOX activities through a centralised PMO
- Deliver online and in-person training to build SOX knowledge and awareness
- Embed compliance ownership and accountability across the organisation
SOX Automation & Innovation
Value Proposition: Modernise your SOX program through automation, data-driven testing, and scalable delivery models to increase speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
Delivered Benefits:
- Automate SOX workflows and control execution using tools like SOX VUE and RPA
- Accelerate testing with proprietary data-driven tools and intelligent testing accelerators
- Improve control effectiveness and reduce manual effort through process digitisation
- Leverage global delivery centres for scalable, cost-efficient support
- Enable continuous improvement through innovation in testing and compliance operations
UK Corporate Governance Reform
Value Proposition: Prepare confidently for the 2024 UK Corporate Governance Code updates with tailored support across risk, controls, and internal governance.
Delivered Benefits:
- Navigate the FRC’s 2024 Code updates, including Provision 29, with expert guidance on board-level risk and internal control oversight
- Design and implement robust internal control frameworks aligned to the three lines of defence
- Meet new Director's Annual Internal Control Declaration requirements with confidence
- Streamline control operations using AI, automation, and analytics to improve insight, reduce error, and enhance efficiency
- Develop tailored risk, control, and programme strategies aligned to your organisation’s structure and strategic objectives
Our SOX Compliance Approach
SOX Compliance, Simplified. Trusted Experts. Proven Results.
We begin with a risk-based assessment to define scope, establish timelines, and align stakeholders across the programme.
We document processes, assess existing controls, and identify gaps or improvement opportunities based on control objectives.
Our team conducts detailed testing of both business and IT controls to evaluate design and operational effectiveness.
We analyse control test results, assess impact and severity, and support deficiency aggregation in line with regulatory guidance.
We track remediation efforts, validate completed actions, and ensure control gaps are properly closed.
We prepare clear, audit-ready reports for management and facilitate coordination with your external auditors to streamline the review process.
How We Engage on SOX Compliance Services
Our SOX approach is streamlined, expert-led, and designed to deliver confidence, control, and compliance — all in 4 simple steps.
Why Choose Global Forum Consulting?
Trusted SOX compliance experts—strengthening controls, aligning governance, and driving lasting compliance value.
Proven SOX Expertise
10+ years, 50+ engagements—trusted across industries for SOX and ICFR excellence.
Top-Tier Partnerships
Relied on by leading consulting and accounting firms for scalable, high-impact SOX delivery
Smart Compliance Technology
AI, automation, and analytics accelerate testing and enhance control assurance
Flexible Delivery Models
Outsourced, co-sourced, or targeted support—tailored to fit your compliance journey
Actionable Insights
Clear, practical recommendations that strengthen controls and drive improvement
Efficient & Low Disruption
Streamlined, cost-effective SOX programs with minimal business disruption