ALSO NOTED: COSO relevant to small companies;A look at security software delivered as a service;

> Venture capitalists want meaningful reform of Sarbox from a small company perspective. Article

> Similarly, the council of institutional investors would have liked more shareholder rights recommendations. Article

> We brought you news last week that some think prosecutors have been too zealous. Apparently, an ex-Justice Department official agrees. Article

> In many ways, COSO is struggling to remain relevant. Perhaps COSO for small public companies is one way. Article

> Security software delivered as a service is a growing market thanks in part to Sarbox. I could say that about a number of products, but it would be worth understanding your software as a service options. Here's an article on Symantec's push.

> SEC approves PCAOB budget for 2007. Article

And finally...Here's a funny quote from the outspoken CEO of Seagate Bill Watkins: "CEOs who whine about Sarbanes-Oxley don't belong in their jobs. Come on guys, get over it." Article