Signed into law on July 30, 2002, the ________ Act requires CEOs of publicly traded companies to vouch for the veracity of the firm's published financial statements.

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The Sarbanes-Oxley Act, also known as the Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act, was signed into law in 2002. It was designed to improve transparency and accountability in corporate financial reporting, by imposing stringent regulations and penalties on businesses that fail to meet set standards. One of the key provisions of the Act required the CEOs of publicly traded companies to personally attest to the accuracy of their financial statements, under penalty of law.

Signed into Law on July 30, 2002, the ________ Act