“Right. As you know, our company is private and will eventually need to seek external funding. Currently, we're not compliant with all of the requirements of SOX. Apex is compliant with Section 404 regarding internal control, but not 302 relating to the certification of the chief executive officer (CEO) and chief financial officer (CFO)." He continues, "As you know, compliance is necessary for an initial public offering (IPO) of equity shares. If John and Mary aren't confident that the internal control is sound, then they need to take steps now to change procedures.”