Sarbanes-Oxley Section 906

What does Sarbanes Oxley Section 906 Address?

Section 906 addresses criminal penalties for certifying a misleading or fraudulent report

Under Sarbanes Oxley 906 penalties are:

• Up to $5 Million in fines
• Up to 20 years in jail

Other sections of SOX provide additional authority to regulatory bodies and courts relating to fines or imprisonment for matters involving corporate fraud