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Accounting Principals Introduces New Logo and Marketing Strategy

Enhances position as leader in accounting and finance workforce solutions

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (January 7, 2003) -- Accounting Principals, the accounting and finance solutions unit of MPS Group, Inc. (NYSE:MPS), today announced the launch of its new logo and marketing materials as Accounting Principals continues to extend its market position as a leader in workforce solutions in accounting, finance, mortgage, and banking.

“Our new logo provides a stable, yet progressive, image of Accounting Principals, and the icon symbolized our integrated approach to helping clients and candidates,” said Jeff Jackovich, president of Accounting Principals. “Our new logo and marketing materials provide a great foundation for Accounting Principals to continue to grow, and we look forward to sharing our message with clients and candidates.

"One of the key objectives of our new materials is to communicate who we are as an organization, and I think they reinforce our position as a leader in accounting and finance workforce solutions," Jackovich added. "Our nationwide team averages five years of real-world accounting experience in addition to more than five years of recruitment experience in the fields of finance and accounting. This level of expertise provides our clients with an in-depth understanding of their needs, and allows them to meet their goals."

In addition to the new logo and marketing materials, a new Web site has been launched. For a preview of the new Accounting Principals logo and marketing materials, visit www.accountingprincipals.com.

About Accounting Principals

Accounting Principals is a leader in the recruitment and placement of accounting and finance professionals. Accounting Principals offers a complete range of workforce solutions in accounting, finance, mortgage, and banking through our nationwide branch network and team of experienced professionals. For more information, please visit visit www.accountingprincipals.com.

About MPS Group

MPS Group is one of the world's largest providers of business services and solutions. MPS Group helps its client companies thrive by delivering a unique mix of consulting, solutions, and staffing services. A Fortune 1000 company with headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida, MPS Group serves leading businesses throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and continental Europe. For more information about MPS Group, please visit www.mpsgroup.com.