Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance


Given the current market situation, and the continuously changing regulatory environment, a company that intends to go or recently went public should consider the latest trends in investors’ attitudes. Apart from business and financial performance, other aspects of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) - such as governance, risk and compliance (GRC) approach - endorse the company’s public image and may facilitate the decision-making of potential investors.

The first challenge to overcome when complying with SOX requirements, is the transition from the informal control environment of a private entity to a standardised and well controlled environment. SOX is not just a bureaucratic requirement, but also an important tool for Management to formalise processes and establish adequate mechanisms that will enhance operational efficiency.


PwC assists and supports clients by:

  • Delivering customised, interactive training programs and workshops focused on the familiarisation of employees with SOX requirements;
  • Delivering Risk Assessment /Scoping exercises;
  • Assessing the degree of readiness and the level of maturity of company controls in meeting SOX requirements;
  • Documenting key business processes (through narratives / flowcharts / risk matrices), identifying key controls, performing walkthroughs and assessing the design effectiveness of controls, based on PCAOB standards and the COSO framework;
  • Testing the operating effectiveness of company controls;
  • Evaluating identified deficiencies and providing recommendations for improvement.


Our Experience

Our PwC Shipping team is comprised of a dedicated group of consultants, with a presence of over a decade in the shipping market. We have successfully undertaken a great array of projects for major Greek shipping companies. We have established long-standing business relationships with some of the most important (both in terms of fleet size and DWT capacity) US-listed Greek shipping companies, supporting their management in performing the necessary evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting, in compliance with SOX requirements.

Contact us

Areti Theocharidi

Areti Theocharidi

Director, GRC & Internal Audit, Advisory, PwC Greece

Follow us