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The Use of Spreadsheets: Considerations for Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Date: January 2008
Type: White Paper
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Overview: Many companies rely on spreadsheets as a key tool in their financial reporting and operational processes. As a result, the use of spreadsheets is an integral part of the information and decision-making framework for these companies. In developing and using spreadsheets, companies need to balance their ease and flexibility against the importance of reliable information for management’s use. This paper from PricewaterhouseCoopers discusses the evaluation of the control environment and specific control activities that should be considered by management in evaluating the use of significant spreadsheets as part of their 404 process.


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