Sage Accountants' Network Joins Accountants One as a Sponsor of the 5th Annual Search for the South's Funniest

ATLANTA, GA, Nov 12 (MARKET WIRE) --
It's no laughing matter -- the next great stand-up comedian just might be
your accountant! Sage Accountants' Network is assisting Accountants One
in their 5th Annual Search for the South's Funniest Accountant, which
culminates tonight at 8 p.m. at the CW Midtown's Center Stage. This
year's event promises plenty of surprises, as eight of the South's
funniest financial professionals battle it out on stage for the title of
"the South's Funniest Accountant." Proceeds from tonight's event will
benefit Junior Achievement of Georgia (www.georgia.ja.org), which
partners with businesses and educators to bring the real world to
students.

"This is a fun event, benefiting a very worthy cause in Junior Achievement
of Georgia," said Jennifer Warawa, director, Sage Accountants' Network.
"As an accountant myself, I know the asset value of a good sense of humor
and a pocket protector. Sage Accountants' Network is happy to be a sponsor
of this year's search for the South's Funniest Accountant, and working to
change the perception that accountants are humorless number crunchers;
Sage knows that accountants are funny too!"

Judges narrowed down the largest contestant field ever to eight at
September 15th auditions in Atlanta. These lucky eight finalists
participated in a "comedy boot camp" on October 17 to hone their routines.
The winner -- who will be announced live at tonight's event -- will win an
all-expenses paid trip for two to Las Vegas, the perfect destination for
any budding comedian.

For more information about the 5th Annual Search for the South's Funniest
Accountant, visit http://accountantsarefunnytoo.com

About Accountants One

Accountants One is a non-franchised Accounting and Financial Recruiting
Firm. Since its inception in 1973, the company has taken a uniquely
personal approach in bringing the right candidate together with the right
client in both contract and direct hire capacity. The firm's focus on
building long-term relationships has allowed Accountants One to generate a
98% placement success rate -- in an industry where 50% is considered good.
Clients range from CPA firms and private companies to Fortune 100
enterprises and local mom and pop establishments.

About Sage North America

Sage North America is part of The Sage Group plc, a leading global
supplier of business management software and services. Sage North America
employs more than 4,100 people and supports nearly 2.9 million small and
medium-size business customers. The Sage Group plc, formed in 1981, was
floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1989 and now employs 14,500 people
and supports 5.8 million customers worldwide. For more information, please
visit the Web site at www.sagenorthamerica.com.

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Contacts:
Aimee Ertley
770-724-4556
aimee.ertley@sage.com

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