They are professionals who stand above the rest because of their charisma, character and the incalculable value they bring to their organizations. The AICPA Business & Industry Hall of Fame honors these CPAs because of their insight and vision, their understanding of all facets of their enterprise, and demonstrated leadership, commitment and strategic management savvy necessary to help their organizations meet even the most daunting challenges.

To recognize these outstanding accomplishments, Ajilon Finance is proud to sponsor the 7th Annual AICPA Business & Industry Hall of Fame Awards. The Hall of Fame is comprised of a select group of individuals, each of whom has made superior achievements as a financial professional and represents the winning spirit of today's strategic CPA. Up to five financial professionals will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the AICPA's Annual Fall Industry Conference - to be held October 27-28, 2005 in New York City.

What does it take to make the Hall of Fame?
It takes some outstanding qualities to turn a strategic CPA into a Hall of Fame candidate. For instance, one must:

• Create value by managing technology and resources.
• Lead by example and commitment.
• Provide vision using knowledge of broad business issues.
• Understand business issues beyond the numbers.
• Effectively manage shareholder and customer expectations.
• Champion new methods and solutions.
• Inspire and motivate others to excellence.
• Exemplify the objectivity and ethical commitments of the CPA profession.

Additional requirements:

• Must be a Certified Public Accountant.
• Must be nominated by someone else.
• Cannot be an AICPA Board or Executive Committee Member; nor an employee of Ajilon or the AICPA.

Reap the Rewards of the Hall
Honorees will enjoy:

• Complimentary travel, lodging and registration to the AICPA Industry Conference.
• A stunning engraved crystal award to be presented at the Hall of Fame ceremony.
• One year complimentary membership to the AICPA.
• A profile in the virtual Hall of Fame at AICPA.org.
• Recognition in a major advertising and public relations campaign.

Nominate a Colleague!
Nominate an outstanding CPA online at: www.aicpa.org/halloffame or contact your local Ajilon Finance branch at
1.866 GO AJILON or at ajilonfinance.com to receive an application form today!

About the AICPA
The AICPA is the national professional organization of CPAs with over 330,000 members in business and industry, public practice, government and education. The AICPA sets U.S. auditing standards and, along with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), U.S. accounting standards. The AICPA is the first national, professional membership organization to be ISO 9001 certified in recognition of its quality management and assurance practices. Visit their website at www.aicpa.org.