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SOX & Internal Controls Professionals Group

WHO WE ARE


The SOX & Internal Controls Professionals Group is dedicated to professionals who are actively involved with SOX, internal controls, and internal audit processes.


Founded in 2015 in coordination with the group’s national sponsor Workiva, the group consists of a diverse group of members, who are actively involved in documenting, evaluating, and testing internal controls and processes.

This group was created to foster networking among members, promote industry thought leadership, and provide unique opportunities for members to share best practices.

The SOX Executive Advisors provide leadership, guidance, and direction for our quarterly programs and annual SOX Summit.

Becoming a member is free, and applying only takes a few minutes. Membership is limited to in-house employees of companies focused on SOX, internal controls, and internal audit processes. Academics, auditors, consultants, recruiters, and vendors are not eligible for membership in the group.





OUR TEAM


Lauren Uyeno
Director


Grant Ostler
Executive Advisor


Sydney Shein
Community Manager

Joe Howell
Founder (retired)




WHAT WE DO


The SOX & Internal Controls Professionals Group meets quarterly to discuss challenging issues facing practitioners. We provide a forum for thought leadership and best practices on member-driven topics.

The SOX & Internal Controls Professionals Group:

  • Brings professionals together in a collaborative environment
  • Provides cutting-edge, practical information on highly technical internal control issues
  • Helps members share case studies and hands-on experience to make on-the-job challenges manageable
  • Shares technology solutions that streamline and enhance SOX and internal controls processes





MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS SUMMARY

The SOX & Internal Controls Professionals Group is a members-only, invitation-only group. The purpose of the community is to foster communication between members on matters of common professional interest.


Members enjoy access to a curated set of resources picked especially for SOX, internal control, and internal audit professionals. Content ranges from white papers and news articles to e-books from industry leaders and our sponsors.

Members often may be two or more internal audit and SOX professionals per company. We encourage the entire team to join.

There is no charge to join, participate, or receive CPE. Our national sponsor, Workiva, underwrites the cost of programs, events, and CPE.





Professional Connections


So that members may connect with each other outside of quarterly meetings, a confidential, password-protected membership directory has been created on a secure website: soxprofessionalsgroup.org


Members also have the option to connect with each other via our SOX & Internal Controls Professionals Group LinkedIn group.

The SOX & Internal Controls Professionals Group hosts a new, interactive website designed especially for members. Leverage your membership and our website to:

  • Connect with your peers using the membership directory
  • Ask a question of your peers or share your expertise on the forum
  • Easily register for events and webinars
  • Find your next dream job, or post a job opening at your company on the job board
  • Promote events in your area that may be of interest to fellow members
  • Browse resources curated for SOX, internal controls, and audit professionals





EVENTS AND CPE


The SOX & Internal Controls Professionals Group offers many opportunities to participate in events throughout the year, including:

  • Quarterly webinars with industry thought leaders
  • Annual SOX summit provides networking with peers and industry thought leaders
  • Live, online forum discussions focused on member-driven topics
  • Additional training opportunities
  • Women’s leadership events

Meeting conversations are off-the-record and remain within the group.

As an added value for members, CPE credits are offered for some of our events.


Matt Kelly - Editor and CEO, Radical Compliance
Greg Wilson - Former Deputy Director in the Division of Registration and Inspection, PCAOB
Kelly Richmond Pope - Associate Professor, DePaul University






STATE OF THE SOX/IC MARKET REPORT


Every year members participate in a survey focused on the state of SOX, internal controls, and internal audit processes, costs, challenges, and priorities.

Survey results are compiled in our annual report and published in September. This annual report examines the key findings of the survey data and aims to be a longitudinal resource, comparing trends from year-to-year.









MEMBER DEMOGRAPHICS









EXECUTIVE ADVISORS

The Driving Force Behind the Group


Executive Advisors:

  • Encourage members to share experiences and best practices
  • Provide input on the agenda and speakers for virtual and in-person events
  • Facilitate and lead roundtable discussions at meetings
  • Contribute to website forum with content and dialogue
  • Prepare for and participate in event discussion
  • Serve as ambassadors at the SOX summit
SOX & Internal Controls Professionals Group Executive Advisors provide leadership, guidance, and direction for our quarterly programs and our annual SOX summit.








NATIONAL SPONSOR: WORKIVA

Save time, reduce risk, and streamline your compliance process. Workiva enhances communication, transparency, and accountability across SOX, audit, and risk teams.




SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Organizations who will be considered for sponsorship are those that have the ability to advance the mission of the SOX & Internal Controls Professionals Group, (i.e., membership growth, industry expertise, and financial and in-kind support, including hosting meetings and events).


As a sponsor of the SOX & Internal Controls Professionals Group, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Attend and provide expertise at quarterly events
  • Share marketing materials, white papers, and collateral at quarterly events
  • Display your company’s logo and a link to your website on the SOX & Internal Controls Professionals Group website

Sponsors are expected to actively promote the SOX & Internal Controls Professionals Group to clients in their professional circles.









For more information contact:




Lauren Uyeno
Director
SOX & Internal Controls Professionals Group
lauren.uyeno@soxprofessionalsgroup.org




Sydney Shein
Community Manager
SOX & Internal Controls Professionals Group