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CIPS L5M2 Exam - Topic 5 Question 58 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L5M2 exam
Question #: 58
Topic #: 5
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Which of the following is a component of the Sarbanes-Oxley Regulations?

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Suggested Answer: A

Separation of duties is a key component of the Sarbanes-Oxley Regulations. It ensures businesses are accounting responsibly, and one way to do this is through separation of duties (no one person has complete control of the accounts of a company). See https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/sarbanesoxleyact.asp and p.42 in the study guide. This piece of legislation does tend to come up in the exam so do revise this topic.


by Krystal at Jul 05, 2025, 06:02 AM

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Velda
2 months ago
C is relevant too, but not a direct part of SOX.
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Naomi
2 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? I thought it was more about financial reporting.
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Anastacia
3 months ago
B is also super important for compliance!
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Naomi
3 months ago
Totally agree, separation of duties is key!
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Jerlene
3 months ago
A is definitely a component of Sarbanes-Oxley.
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Stevie
3 months ago
Environmental protection doesn't seem to fit with Sarbanes-Oxley at all, but I can't recall the exact components right now.
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Cory
4 months ago
I feel like elimination of bribery is more related to general compliance rather than specifically Sarbanes-Oxley.
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Mammie
4 months ago
I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think ethical business practices were mentioned as part of the regulations.
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Tracey
4 months ago
I think separation of duties is definitely a key part of Sarbanes-Oxley, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the only component.
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Laticia
4 months ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. I remember learning about Sarbanes-Oxley, but I can't quite recall the specific components. I'll have to review my notes before deciding.
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Linsey
4 months ago
Okay, let me see. I know the Sarbanes-Oxley Act was passed to improve financial reporting and accountability, so I'm going to go with A - separation of duties.
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Craig
4 months ago
Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act covers a lot of different areas, so I'll have to think it through carefully before answering.
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Brigette
5 months ago
I'm pretty sure the Sarbanes-Oxley Regulations have to do with corporate governance and financial reporting, so I think the answer is A - separation of duties.
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Kristian
6 months ago
Ethical business practices? Isn't that just common sense? Oh wait, I forgot we're talking about Wall Street. My bad.
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Keneth
6 months ago
Separation of duties, huh? Sounds like they're trying to keep the accountants and the CEO from cooking the books together. Smart move, I say!
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Cassi
6 months ago
D) environmental protection? Really? I don't think that has anything to do with Sarbanes-Oxley. Someone's pulling our leg here!
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Aileen
7 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. I was thinking C) elimination of bribery, but now I'm second-guessing myself. This is a tough one!
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Becky
5 months ago
I think B) ethical business practices is also a key component.
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Vernice
5 months ago
A) separation of duties is definitely a component of Sarbanes-Oxley Regulations.
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Mabelle
7 months ago
B) ethical business practices sounds right to me. That's what the whole regulation is about, isn't it?
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Veronika
6 months ago
C) Elimination of bribery is important too. It ensures transparency in financial reporting.
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Benton
6 months ago
B) Yes, ethical business practices are definitely a big part of Sarbanes-Oxley.
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Layla
7 months ago
A) separation of duties is also a key component. It helps prevent fraud.
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Howard
7 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think B) ethical business practices could also be a component.
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Izetta
7 months ago
I agree with Hollis, separation of duties is a key component of Sarbanes-Oxley Regulations.
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Hollis
7 months ago
I think the answer is A) separation of duties.
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Anabel
7 months ago
I think it's definitely A) separation of duties. That's a key component of the Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.
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Gregoria
7 months ago
I agree, it helps ensure accountability and prevent fraud.
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Daniel
7 months ago
A) separation of duties is indeed a key component of Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.
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