This section of the "Guide to Public Company Readiness – Frequently Asked Questions" focuses on Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. Topics covered include: What are some of the leading practices among Sarbanes-Oxley compliance efforts at pre-public companies? Does an external auditing firm need to verify a company’s Sarbanes-Oxley compliance readiness prior to the IPO? And, moving forward after an IPO, what resources does a public company require to sustain Sarbanes-Oxley compliance?