How new COSO framework may affect business

Three ways are mentioned   http://blog.aicpa.org/2013/06/3-ways-the-new-coso-framework-may-affect-your-business.html

The accountant who created a fashion book

This has nothing to do with auditing, but it is a nice distraction on a summer's day.  Accountants and auditors could be stylish, even in the 16th century.  Here's to defeating the dreary stereotypes!    Enjoy.  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22766029

Regulations extending the CPA's day

As per this article, the regs come from a variety of avenues that require compliance  http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/News/20138124.htm

An interesting site for aspiring CPAs

http://crushthecpaexam.com/

The SEC and clawbacks

A broader range for the definition of "misconduct" http://www3.cfo.com/article/2013/5/compensation_clawback-junaid-zubairi-vedder-price-304a-162m-maynard-jenkins-egregious-negligence

Steps to update internal control

as per this Journal of Accountancy article regarding the new COSO framework.  http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/News/20137983.htm

PCAOB and China protocol

for access to working papers.   As per  Paul Gillis, a  PCAOB standing advisory group and Peking University Professor reports in his blog  http://www.chinaaccountingblog.com/weblog/possible-pcaob-deal.html