EX-16.1 2 dex161.htm LETTER FROM PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP TO THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Letter from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to the Securities and Exchange Commission

Exhibit 16.1

LOGO

May 21, 2009

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, DC 20549

Commissioners:

We have read the statements made by ACCO Brands Corporation (copy attached), which we understand will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Item 4.01 of Form 8-K, as part of the Form 8-K of ACCO Brands Corporation dated May 19, 2009. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K except we have no basis to agree to the Audit Committee process or deliberations.

 

Very truly yours,
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP