The Corporate Governance Advisory Services Group helps small and mid-market public and emerging private companies plan for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. Specifically, our experienced team helps clients not only achieve Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, but assists in harnessing the positive impact of financial reporting and disclosure activities throughout the organization.

Section 404 Readiness Assessment
The Brenner Group helps clients plan for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and its impact on financial reporting by:

• Taking inventory of the existing reporting and control structure
• Identifying and sourcing key internal control risk areas
• Specifying how to eliminate gaps and correct weaknesses
• Validating conclusions and results with company auditors
• Providing a formal report and feedback to the board of directors

Post-404 Assessment
Once the initial assessment is completed, The Brenner Group provides continuing support by:

• Assisting management in quarterly review cycles
• Facilitating and monitoring a process of continuous improvement
• Rotating the focus to other locations/processes
• Providing individual coaching of key contributors
• Acting as an ongoing advisory resource to the board of directors