Asked by Juliana Quintero on Apr 28, 2024

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Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002,it is a felony for an auditor to willfully fail to maintain proper records of audits and work papers for at least ________ years.

A) two
B) three
C) four
D) five
E) ten

Sarbanes-Oxley Act

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act is a U.S. federal law that established sweeping auditing and financial regulations for public companies, to protect investors from fraudulent financial reporting.

Felony

A serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.

Proper Records

Maintaining accurate and complete documentation of all transactions and operations in business, necessary for compliance and auditing purposes.

  • Recognize the legal requirements and consequences under specific regulatory acts such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
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Emily GuggenheimMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Under the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)Act of 2002,it is a felony to willfully fail to maintain proper records of audits and work papers for at least five years,and the punishment for not maintaining these records is up to 10 years' imprisonment.