Sarbanes-Oxley projects frequently fail to be completed on time, within budget, and up to the expectations of key stakeholders (e.g. management, the audit committee and your external auditors).
This is generally the result of inadequate project management. Our professionals have the experience and expertise necessary to ensure your Sarbanes-Oxley project is successfully planned and completed.
Our track record of successful engagements delivered on-time, within budget and meeting client expectations is a testament to the value we add to our client’s projects.
Who needs
project management services? 
Whether you are just starting down the path of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance or are several years into the process, there is a tendency for efforts to become unfocused and unproductive without proper leadership and supervision.
Our consultants can help by providing dedicated project planning and management oversight, enabling your organization to meet its objectives in a timely and efficient manner.
What is the process?
We believe effective project management is a critical component of ensuring a high level of quality and timely delivery of projects. As such, all of our engagements adhere to our project management methodology, which is based upon principles and practices developed by the Project Management Institute. Our methodology is comprised of steps that encompass the lifecycle of every project, including the following:
- Development of Objectives, Scope and Approach – Establish the overall direction, procedures, timing, approvals and commitments of the project. Develop an overall structure to guide the project.
- Project Management Plan – Establish a foundation to manage changes, facilitate effective communication, provide decision support and ensure consistent project policies and procedures. During this activity, we develop metrics to monitor the quality and timeliness of the engagement.
- Kick-Off Project – Provide an understanding of project goals and ensure effective project tracking and reporting.
- Conduct Status Updates – Throughout the delivery of a project, we meet with key stakeholders on a periodic basis to update them on the status and to discuss key findings. This often includes monitoring budgets against actual and estimates to complete.
- Review of Deliverables and Work Performed – Ensure work is executed according to plan, provide an understanding of deliverables expectations and focus on quality and timeliness of delivery.
- Meet with Stakeholders to Review Results – Discuss results and findings with key stakeholders to confirm factual accuracy, evaluate risk and mitigating controls and identify approaches to address risk.
- Project Closure – Identify activities that need to be completed in order to close out project and facilitate reviews and acceptance to bring the project to closure.
Why should I engage Brown
Smith Wallace?
Our professionals have strong backgrounds in managing large, complex projects for a diverse group of businesses. By utilizing Brown Smith Wallace for your project management needs, you minimize your potential risk of taking on a project that is not cost-effective and/or does not meet your objectives. The Brown Smith Wallace advantage includes:
- A cost effective method for managing your Sarbanes-Oxley project
- A successful track record of managing projects within budget and helping organizations to regain control
- Significant Sarbanes-Oxley, internal control and industry knowledge and experience
- A commitment to communication and knowledge transfer
- National and international reach
- A high caliber of professionals at competitive fees
What else should I consider?
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