A recent analysis of control deficiencies disclosed in 2004—predating disclosures mandated by Sarbanes-Oxley—indicates companies probably are understating deficiencies in audit committee effectiveness and information technology controls.

A recent analysis of control deficiencies disclosed in 2004—predating disclosures mandated by Sarbanes-Oxley—indicates companies probably are understating deficiencies in audit committee effectiveness and information technology controls.