For Immediate Release

Padgett Business Services one of Accounting today ‘Top 100’for 2006

Mississauga, ON – Padgett Business Services has once again made the ‘Top 100’ in Accounting Today’s annual ranking of tax and accounting firms. Padgett, ranked 49^th in the 2006 ‘Top 100’ issue, as a leading provider of financial reporting and tax consulting services to small business owners throughout North America.

“It is an honor to be ranked among the best fifty firms in the nation,” said Vice-Chairman Brian Austin. “Padgett continues to grow because it is committed to providing services that fit the unique needs of the small business sector of our economy.”

Each year, Accounting Today surveys the industry’s largest businesses and its ranking serves as the benchmark most cited in the field. The ‘Top 100’ has charted the phenomenal growth of the accounting industry and its leaders since the feature’s inception in 1988. Not only is this year a repeat appearance for Padgett Business Services in the ‘Top 100’ rankings, but Accounting Today has also recognized Padgett in the past with the following citations: Top 10 Fastest Growing Firms in America (without using a merger for growth), 1996 Merit Award for Achievement in Client Service, 1997 Gold Medal Award for Achievement in Client Service, and Padgett Business Services executives have been included the list of 100 Most Influential People in Accounting.

Since 1966, Padgett has provided financial reporting and tax consulting services to independent business owners throughout North America. Padgett has been ranked as a top small business accounting firm by Entrepreneur, Success, and Income Opportunities magazines, as was also ranked in Franchise Business Review’s Franchise 50 2006 Franchisee Satisfaction Awards.

For more information about Padgett Business Services, please contact the home office at (800) 363-3123 or visit www.smallbizpros.com.

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About Padgett Business Services

For over 40 years, Padgett Business Services has catered to the individual needs of small business owners through a network of 400 local owner-operated offices. By way of personal relationships and efficient service, they provide peace of mind to help their clients’ businesses increase their success. Padgett offers small business advice and consultation, tax preparation, government compliance, financial reporting, complete payroll services, and other services important to small businesses.