A software development company has decided to use the cloud…

A software development company has decided to use the cloud for all of its application development work. Because of the nature of their work, the company chooses to use Platform as a Service (PaaS) through a Cloud Service Provider. Because PaaS was chosen in this scenario, the (1)_____ is responsible for the maintenance and security of the Applications, and the (2)_____ is responsible for the Operating System’s maintenance and security. 

Auditor independence has been an ongoing concern for US regu…

Auditor independence has been an ongoing concern for US regulators such as the SEC and the PCAOB, who believe that the auditor’s provision of non-audit services and the length of the auditor client relationship (tenure) could compromise auditor independence. Using any evidence from academic research, discuss whether the regulators’ concerns are warranted?