A practical guide to understanding the basics of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act With the passing of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, accounting and finance departments are responding by changing the way they operate and hiring new staff to meet deadlines and to make sure financial reports are accurate. Written by Sanjay Anand, one of the world's leading regulatory compliance experts, Essentials of Sarbanes-Oxley offers a no-nonsense approach to what every financial manager needs to know about Sarbanes-Oxley, including the non-accelerated filers, nonprofit companies, and foreign issuers. This straightforward book explains this legislation simply and practically and includes "Tips and Techniques" and "In the Real World" features with realistic advice on compliance. Topics include: Technology Solutions, Impact on Outsourcing, SOX and Foreign Issuers, and Implications for Non-Profits. Sanjay Anand (Clifton, NJ) is Chairperson of SOX Institute, the provider of SOXBase and SOXPro level training and certification programs for finance, legal, audit, and IT professionals involved in SOX-related compliance projects.