For this assignment, research the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act of 2002

For this assignment, research the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act of 2002 as updated by subsequent laws (e.g., Dodd-Frank, JOBS Act, etc.). Based on your research, prepare a 1,500-1,750-word  that explains the following:

1. The purpose of SOX.
2. All major components of SOX.
3. Impact of SOX on publicly traded companies
4. Criticisms of SOX
5. Your assessment of recommendations to improve the SOX legislation might be improved (based on the law as it is today) and your research.