Please discuss the impact of theSarbanes-OxleyAct on theAIS'sof small public companies. Remember, some public companies are so small that they have only a few employees.

Thoughts to consider: 1. Is compliance worth it? Maybe better to go private? 2. What are the AIS requirements for SOX compliance for small public companies? 3. Can you find any examples on the web? 4. Do you have any personal experience with the issue? 5. Is using an ASP (Application Service Provider) always the best choice? When is it, and when is it not? 6. What are some specific software options? How will those options assist with compliance? 7. How do the various standards (e.g., COBIT) relate to small public companies?