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Emilio Escandon, CPA, Joins Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLP as Partner in the Firm's Broward Office

MIAMI - May 23, 2005 - Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLP, one of the largest accounting and management consulting firms in South Florida, announced today the addition of Emilio Escandon as partner effective May 30th, 2005. Formerly with Deloitte Tax LLP, Escandon will lead the firm's Fort Lauderdale tax department, focusing his practice on tax and financial planning, as well as corporate tax management.

"The expansion of our Broward tax group with the addition of Emilio Escandon is an indication of our commitment to serve the growing needs of that business community whose financial planning is so critical to their success," said Tony Argiz, CPA, managing partner of Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra. "His depth of expertise will be an invaluable addition to our firm as we continue to find solutions for both our regional, national and global clients."

Escandon has more than 24 years of multifaceted tax experience serving industries such as manufacturing, food & beverage, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, advertising and financial institutions. Over the last year, he has assisted clients in deals that total more than $2 billion. Escandon also served as senior vice president of corporate tax at Intercontinental Bank in South Florida.

Escandon is a graduate of the University of Florida with a bachelor of science degree in accounting. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Florida Institute of Public Accountants, former chair of the Federal Taxation Committee, a member of the Editorial Committee for CPA Today, and past chairman of the Junior Achievement of Greater Miami.

Based in Miami, with offices in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Boulder, Colorado, Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLP, is one of the nation's leading independent accounting and management consulting firms. With a portfolio of services that goes far beyond traditional accounting, MBAF provides business solutions to a broad range of clients, from individuals to public and private entities.

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