For more information, contact: Jeff Butler Public Relations Account Executive Morton Vardeman & Carlson (770) 536‐8921 jeff@vardeman.com Rushton & Company Accepted into CPAmerica International Membership expands Gainesville accounting firm's expertise, resources GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Dec. 1, 2009) — The Rushton & Company accounting firm has been accepted into CPAmerica International, one of the world's largest and most prestigious associations of CPA firms. CPAmerica International is an exclusive association of more than 80 large, independent CPA firms across the United States that share industry‐specific knowledge, continuing professional education programs and practice management techniques. "We are always searching for ways to better serve our clients,” said Barclay Rushton, company founder and partner with Rushton & Company. "Our membership in CPAmerica International will provide our firm with a network of additional resources to expand service capabilities, apply knowledge acquired through member networking and gain access to exclusive resources available to association members.” In addition to the firms in the United States, Rushton & Company will be affiliated with CPA firms worldwide. CPAmerica International has a partnership with the Horwath Alliance which consists of more than 20,000 CPAs in 85 countries around the world. This relationship with Horwath makes available to Rushton & Company the expertise and resources of nearly 450 CPA offices worldwide. Founded in 1981, Rushton & Company, LLC, provides businesses throughout North Georgia with a wide variety of accounting services including auditing, tax planning and return preparation, management consulting, payroll services and business valuation. It is one of the area's largest business accounting firms with over 25 staff professionals. In addition to general business operations, Rushton & Company offers financial expertise in a number of specific industry fields such as construction, agribusiness, government, healthcare, not‐for‐profit organizations, professional services, manufacturing and distribution. For information, call 770‐287‐7800 or visit www.rushtonandcompany.com. ###