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MDC Consulting
January 15, 2003
TO: Michael Justin, CEO Aguri Industries
FROM: MDC Consulting
VIA: Bruce Fox
SUBJ: SARBANES-OXLEY ACT
In response to your request, our team has examined the effects that the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, will have on your company, when key sections of the Act become effective November 15, 2004. The Act covers a whole range of governance issues, many covering the types of trade that are allowed within a company, responsibilities of audit committees and even offers protection to whistleblowers. Our research includes discussions of the following aspects of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and its impact on your company:
a) Origin and general background.
b) Explanation of major provisions
c) Pros and Cons
d) Assessment of impact
e) Ethical considerations
Origin and General background
On July 30, 2002 President Bush signed into law the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, it is also known as the Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor......

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