AICPA and Ajilon Finance Announce 2005 Hall of Fame Winners; Distinguished CPAs Recognized for Business & Industry Achievement

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
(AICPA) announced the three inductees into the 2005 AICPA Business and
Industry Hall of Fame, an annual event sponsored by Ajilon Finance, a
leading accounting and financial staffing services company.
   The AICPA Business & Industry Hall of Fame honors CPAs who
demonstrate strong business ethics, lead by example and commitment,
provide insight and vision using knowledge of broad business issues,
and inspire and motivate others to excellence. The Hall of Famers
understand business beyond the numbers to effectively manage
shareholder and customer expectations within their organizations to
meet the challenges of today's dynamic market conditions. The
induction ceremony took place at this year's AICPA Fall Business &
Industry Financial Executive Forum in New York City, October 27-28,
2005.
   The three winners are: Clark Blackman, managing director and chief
investment officer of Investec Advisory Group, L.P.; Jean Trainor,
chief executive officer and president of John Deere Community Credit
Union; and Ralph Kauten, chairman of the board, chief executive
officer and president of Quintessence Biosciences, Inc. These
inductees were noted for their contributions to creating and
sustaining cultures of leadership, developing strong employees and
strategic partnerships and creating and envisioning strategies for
company advancement.

   Clark Blackman - Managing Director, CIO, Investec Advisory Group,
L.P., CPA

   Clark Blackman is the managing director and chief investment
officer of Investec Advisory Group, L.P. (Houston, TX), an investment
consulting and financial planning services firm for affluent
individuals and their families. Known for his professionalism and his
commitment to maintaining high ethical standards, he provides
excellent client service in the individual and institutional business
lines. Clark was selected by Worth magazine as one of the best
financial advisors in America (1996-2004) and was chosen by Robb
Report Worth publishers as one of "The Nation's 100 Most Exclusive
Wealth Advisors."

   Jean Trainor - CEO and President, John Deere Community Credit
Union, CPA

   Jean Trainor is the CEO and president of John Deere Community
Credit Union (Waterloo, Iowa), a full-service financial institution
offering a broad range of products and services to fit a variety of
member preferences and lifestyles. During her tenure as CEO, Jean has
guided JDCCU from a small credit union with $197 million in assets to
the largest credit union in Iowa and a leading credit union in the
U.S. with more than $1 billion in assets. The Iowa Society of CPAs
selected Jean as Iowa's Outstanding CPA in Business & Industry for
2005.

   Ralph Kauten - Chairman of the Board, President and CEO,
Quintessence Biosciences, Inc., CPA

   As chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of
Quintessence Biosciences, Inc. (Madison, WI), Ralph Kauten's efforts
and code of ethics play an integral role in his success. Through
mentoring programs, profit sharing and performance-based compensation
programs, he has helped to establish a strong, ethical and
employee-friendly business culture. He has established a solid rapport
between Quintessence and the celebrated scientists at the University
of Wisconsin by providing shared ideas, opportunities and technology.

   "Ajilon Finance is honored to participate in the recognition of
the accomplishments of these exceptional inductees," said Neil
Lebovits, president and COO of Ajilon Finance. "They are principled,
honorable people known for their commitment to the highest standard of
ethics in business and embody the beliefs of this award in their
everyday work."
   "The winners are intelligent, talented practitioners who are
highly deserving of this honor," said John F. Morrow, CPA, vice
president of the AICPA. "They are motivated individuals who promote
cooperation, innovation, creativity and personal responsibility."
   A panel of judges assembled by the AICPA considered the 15
finalists. The judges were David Blansfield, publisher of Business
Finance Magazine, Bob Mahan, CFO of Ajilon Finance, and one of last
year's winners, John Higgins, co-founder of CPA Crossings.
   For more information about the AICPA Business & Industry Hall of
Fame, please call the AICPA at [phone], email
[e-mail], or call Ajilon Finance at [phone].

   ABOUT AJILON PROFESSIONAL STAFFING, NORTH AMERICA:

   Ajilon Professional Staffing, North America is a leading specialty
staffing and recruiting services firm and is part of the Adecco Group
(NYSE: ADO) - the world's largest human resource solutions provider.
The North American professional staffing division has four specialty
areas: Ajilon Finance, Ajilon Office, Ajilon Legal and Ajilon
Solutions. Ajilon Finance - previously AOC Accountants On Call -
specializes exclusively in the temporary and permanent placement of
premier accounting, finance and bookkeeping professionals. Ajilon
Office offers clients executive administrative and management
professionals on a temporary and permanent basis. Ajilon Legal,
previously Co-Counsel, places highly qualified candidates in a wide
range of specialized positions including attorneys, paralegals and
legal support professionals. Ajilon Solutions provides high-level
accounting and finance consultants on a project basis. More
information can be found on the World Wide Web at www.ajilonusa.com.

   ABOUT AJILON WORLDWIDE:

   Ajilon Worldwide is a global leader in managed services and
professional staffing with nearly 500 offices operating in 17
territories in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Worldwide,
Ajilon has divisions in information technology, engineering, finance
and accounting, legal, high-end office support, communications, and
sales and marketing. More information can be found on the World Wide
Web at www.ajilon.com.

   ABOUT AICPA:

   The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
(www.aicpa.org) is the national, professional association of CPAs,
with approximately 350,000 members, including CPAs in business and
industry, public practice, government, and education; student
affiliates; and international associates. It sets ethical standards
for the profession and U.S. auditing standards for audits of private
companies; federal, state and local governments; and non-profit
organizations. It also develops and grades the Uniform CPA
Examination.