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Cut SOX Compliance Costs from $5.2M to $600K
Client Overview
AN NYSE-listed oil field services company.
Deployed Capabilities
Regulatory & Compliance
Transactions
$4.6M Cost Reduction
Reduced SOX compliance costs from $5.2M in the first year to $600K by the third year.
Streamlined Compliance
Improved risk mapping and documentation streamlined the compliance process.
Strengthened Controls
Strengthened internal controls, reducing material weaknesses and significant deficiencies.
The
Challenge
Our client faced substantial cost overruns during its first year of SOX compliance, totaling $5.2 million. In addition to the high costs, the company encountered several material weaknesses and numerous significant deficiencies in its internal controls, raising concerns about the effectiveness and efficiency of its compliance program. The company needed to address these issues to avoid regulatory risks and improve financial oversight.
The
Custom
Solution
Sirius Solutions conducted an in-depth analysis of the company’s compliance processes and identified that the root cause of the issues was not the absence of controls but rather improper risk mapping and inadequate documentation. The team streamlined the reporting process and provided targeted training to key personnel on the types of documentation required for external auditors. This improved communication and testing protocols, allowing for more effective audits. The solution also established a scalable, repeatable, and efficient compliance program that added greater value to the business and positioned the company for long-term success.
The
Impactful
Results
The company significantly lowered its compliance costs and improved the overall efficiency of its SOX program. In just the second year of SOX compliance, the cost was reduced from $5.2 million to $1.8 million, and by the third year, the costs had dropped to $600,000. In addition to the financial savings, the company strengthened its internal controls, reducing material weaknesses and significant deficiencies, and improved communication with external auditors.
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