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Every week: SEC enforcement actions, PCAOB standards, Section 302/404/906 certification updates, and action items for compliance teams.

Latest Issue May 26, 2026
SOX Compliance Pulse — May 26, 2026: Section 302 Quarterly Certification Guide
No new SEC enforcement actions this week — but Q2 filing risk is building. Section 302 deep dive: certification elements table, top 5 failure patterns, DC&P readiness flash, and upcoming 10-Q deadlines (August 7 certification sign-off, August 14 filing).
📋 Section 302 Focus ⏱ ~8 min read
Issue #7 May 19, 2026
SOX Compliance Pulse — Issue #7: SOX Section 404 Internal Controls: PCAOB QC 1000 Deadline, ITGC Failures & the 2026 Compliance Shifts
PCAOB QC 1000 enforcement window opens December 15. ITGC deficiencies are still the top finding category for 6 straight inspection cycles. Cybersecurity controls formally inside ICFR scope. The 5 deficiency patterns and 2026 compliance shifts your audit committee needs to know now.
📋 Section 404 Deep Dive ⏱ ~10 min read
Issue #6 April 16, 2026
SOX Compliance Pulse — Issue #6: The SEC Just Built a SOX Strike Force
The biggest structural shift in SOX enforcement since 2002. Plus: the 3 Section 302 mistakes that trigger SEC scrutiny, a 4-item action checklist, and the December 2026 PCAOB QC 1000 deadline.
📋 Section 302 Special Edition ⏱ ~8 min read

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