Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 also commonly referred to as Dodd-Frank Act. (Securities and Exchange Commission)

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Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Dodd-Frank Act are two different acts. Sarbanes-Oxley Act was passed in 2002 to improve corporate governance and financial disclosures after accounting scandals like Enron and WorldCom. Dodd-Frank Act was passed in 2010 to regulate the financial industry and prevent another financial crisis.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Also Commonly Referred to as Dodd-Frank