SOX software choices (for initial implementation pilot)

I work for an organization that is just launching a SOX pilot. We are not required to implement as of yet, just being proactive. We are looking at possibly using some software to help us with the pilot implementation and possibly for the greater project if green-lighted down the road.

However, based on my own research, it does not appear that there is a major leader or a major advantage of using one at this stage. As far as linking with internal controls go, our systems (at least the majority of the operational applications) are not based on any of the big platforms like peoplesoft or oracle, so I'm not sure how useful that would be unless we went through some type of major mapping process. We looked at Enforcer, but it did not seem that it would be of great help to us in getting this smaller pilot off the ground.

In anycase, what I am wondering is, does anyone stand out as a clear winner/favorite for launching a sox project with built in templates, checklists, etc.? Thanks,

Rob

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bertbarndoor
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Why do you need to purchase software to roll out a Sarbanes-Oxley pilot program. It sounds like someone in your company has fallen into the Sales BS that indicates that you must have a software package to effectively roll out SOX compliance. READ THE SOX COMPLIANCE requirements in detail. I suggest a government site or legal site that has the information in detail.

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READ IT HEAD TO TOE. If you do not undersand it, then find someone tohelp you. If you still can't understand it, then you have no businessimplementing SOX. I do not wish to seem harsh, it is just there is noreason to purchase additional software for SOX compliance. "bertbarndoor" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:

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Nick

On Sun, 06 Nov 2005 16:08:17 GMT, in alt.accounting Nick wrote in :

There are many companies that find that they need new software as they decide on a compliance strategy, but I have to agree with Nick that you have to have your SOX compliance plan developed before you decide on the software, if any. Would you buy your accounting software before you determined your requirements?

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David Jensen

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