Jefferson Wells International.

• Position: Sponsor Profile

Jefferson Wells International is a leader in delivering high-quality professional services and technological resources in the areas of internal controls, finance operations and tax operations. The firm's focus is on enhancing an organization's business performance through delivery of customized planning, process and control solutions. Jefferson Wells provides the right people for short- and long-term, co-sourcing, and outsourcing engagements. Jefferson Wells' services are proving especially valuable as companies comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Integrity

Jefferson Wells is not a public accounting firm and does not perform attest work, thereby helping clients avoid the conflict of interest issues that can arise when an external auditor also provides internal audit services. With Jefferson Wells helping to assess a client's internal controls, there is a clear separation between the client's assessment and its external auditor's attestation. This is what good corporate governance requires and helps to ensure the integrity of the compliance processes.

Independence

To unquestionably maintain independence throughout the compliance process, using professionals unaffiliated with an organization's external auditor sets the right tone. More and more organizations are turning to...