Armanino McKenna Managing Partner Makes National 'Most Admired' List

Peers Honor Andy Armanino in Magazine Survey

SAN RAMON, Calif., Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Inside Public Accounting, a
national trade publication for the accounting profession, has named Andy
Armanino, managing partner of Armanino McKenna LLP (www.amllp.com), as one of
seven "Most Admired Peers" in its annual ranking of top accounting firms and
managing partners. The magazine's annual listing also ranked Armanino McKenna
as the 37th largest firm in the nation.

In forming the list, the magazine surveyed hundreds of managing partners of
accounting firms throughout the country. In its August 2009 edition, Inside
Public Accounting editors commented that, "This group earned 'most-admired'
status based on the recommendation of their peers - a position that reflects
those truly at the pinnacle of the profession." It is Andy Armanino's first
appearance on the list.

"I'm very gratified to have been named to this list and consider it a very
significant honor," said Andy Armanino. "In any profession, there is no
greater form of acknowledgement than that which comes from colleagues and
peers. Mostly though, I'm proud of the firm we've built, and while I have
played a role, our success has come from our incredibly talented team of
partners and staff. They are what make me and this firm admirable."

Andy Armanino was named managing partner of Armanino McKenna in 2005. Under
his leadership the firm's growth spiked sharply - from 150 employees to nearly
300, and with annual revenues rising from $35 million to approximately $70
million. He oversaw the expansion of two new offices, introduced new services
and made strategic acquisitions. He also brought key personnel to the firm.

More recently, Armanino McKenna has launched a move into global business
becoming a member firm in Moore Stephens International Limited, a global
association of accounting and consulting firms in 98 countries. Andy Armanino
is a board member of the North American Moore Stephens association and is
slated to be chairman of its board in 2010.

"There are many reasons why Andy is admired by other managing partners," says
Joe Moore, former managing partner of Armanino McKenna. "He has great
strategic vision and the energy to implement it. But to me, his greatest
ability is his success in attracting the best and the brightest and placing
them in a business culture that allows them to thrive."

Contact:
Mike Clinebell
Communications Manager
AMF Media Group
925.790.2639
mike@amfmediagroup.com

SOURCE Armanino McKenna LLP

Mike Clinebell, Communications Manager of AMF Media Group, +1-925-790-2639,
mike@amfmediagroup.com, for Armanino McKenna LLP