How has the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) of 2002 affected the practice of accounting?

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In the wake of accounting scandals over the past several years, how has the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) of 2002 affected the practice of accounting? What is the role of internal controls in complying with SOX (2002)?