Accounting Principals Reaches Vendor Agreement With Smurfit-Stone

Accounting Principals (API), the accounting and finance solutions unit of MPS Group Inc., today announced a new vendor agreement reached with Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation.

JACKSONVILLE, FL (PRWEB) February 12, 2006 -- Accounting Principals (API), the accounting and finance solutions unit of MPS Group Inc., today announced a new vendor agreement reached with Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation.

Under the new agreement, Accounting Principals’ nationwide network of branches will be called upon to staff accounting and finance professionals as needed on an on-going basis.

Smurfit-Stone, North America's premier packaging company, is the industry’s leading integrated manufacturer of paperboard and paper-based packaging. The company operates approximately 250 facilities, located primarily in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and employs approximately 35,000 people.

"Our combined strength and experience in accounting and finance was a critical factor in winning this agreement," said Wayne Beaubian, Senior Vice President of Accounting Principals. "We look forward to serving Smurfit-Stone by providing highly qualified accounting and finance professionals.”

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 www.accountingprincipals.com.

About MPS Group
MPS Group is a leading provider of staffing, consulting, and solutions in the disciplines of information technology, finance and accounting, law, engineering, and healthcare. MPS Group delivers its services to government entities and businesses in virtually all industries throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe. A Fortune 1000 company with headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida, MPS Group trades on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information about MPS Group, please visit www.mpsgroup.com.

Contact:
Tyra Tutor
Senior Vice President, Corporate Development
(904) 360-2500
1 Independent Drive
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
904-360-2000
904-360-2814 fax
www.mpsgroup.com

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