Financial Controls Compliance

SOX & CSOX ComplianceSarbanes-Oxley & NI 52-109 Financial Controls

Strengthen internal controls over financial reporting and support CEO/CFO certification with comprehensive SOX and Canadian NI 52-109 compliance services.

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Key SOX/CSOX Requirements

SOX and NI 52-109 require public companies to maintain effective internal controls and provide executive certification of financial reporting integrity.

Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)

Design, implement, and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting to ensure accuracy, completeness, and reliability of financial statements.

CEO/CFO Certification (NI 52-109)

Support CEO and CFO annual and interim certifications regarding the design and effectiveness of disclosure controls and ICFR procedures.

Disclosure Controls & Procedures

Establish processes to ensure material information is recorded, processed, and reported accurately within required timeframes for securities filings.

Documentation & Testing

Maintain comprehensive documentation of control environments, conduct walkthroughs, and perform testing to validate control operating effectiveness.

Our SOX/CSOX Compliance Process

A proven four-phase methodology for establishing and maintaining financial controls compliance.

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Weeks 1-3

Control Environment Assessment

Evaluate your current internal control environment, identify significant accounts and processes, and assess control design against SOX/NI 52-109 requirements.

2
Weeks 4-8

Control Design & Documentation

Design or remediate internal controls, create process narratives, risk-control matrices, and control documentation aligned with COSO and COBIT frameworks.

3
Weeks 9-14

Testing & Remediation

Execute control testing programs including walkthroughs, sample-based testing, and IT general controls testing. Remediate identified deficiencies before certification.

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Ongoing

Certification Support & Monitoring

Support CEO/CFO certification process, establish ongoing monitoring programs, coordinate with external auditors, and maintain control effectiveness year-round.

Benefits of SOX/CSOX Compliance

Strengthen financial reporting integrity while building investor confidence and operational efficiency.

Regulatory Compliance

Meet SOX Section 404 and NI 52-109 requirements for public company financial reporting and executive certification.

Investor Confidence

Strengthen investor and market confidence through demonstrated reliability of financial reporting controls.

Fraud Prevention

Reduce financial fraud risk through robust internal controls, segregation of duties, and systematic monitoring.

Operational Efficiency

Improve financial close processes and reporting accuracy while reducing audit costs through well-designed controls.

Industries We Serve

Our SOX/CSOX compliance services are designed for public companies and reporting issuers across Canadian and US exchanges requiring robust financial controls.

Public companies listed on TSX/TSX-V
US-listed Canadian companies (SEC registrants)
Dual-listed companies (cross-border)
Financial services and banking institutions
Insurance companies
Mining and natural resources companies
Technology and SaaS organizations
Manufacturing and industrial companies

Why Choose GuardsArm for SOX/CSOX?

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Financial Controls Expertise

Deep experience with COSO, COBIT, and both US SOX and Canadian NI 52-109 requirements

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Cross-Border Compliance

Seamless support for dual-listed and cross-border companies meeting both SOX and CSOX obligations

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Year-Round Support

Ongoing monitoring, testing, and certification support throughout the annual compliance cycle

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