The audit committee’s responsibility for auditor independence concernsa. Ensuring that partners of the public accounting firm are not stockholders in the company.b. Ensuring that nonaudit services provided by the auditor do not impair independence.c. Reporting on auditor independence to the PCAOB.d. Ensuring that all nonaudit services are provided by auditors who do not perform the financial statement audit

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