Released on = May 31, 2007, 7:18 am

Press Release Author = Russell Bedford International

Industry = Financial

Press Release Summary = Russell Bedford International boosts its North American
coverage by taking on Izon Consulting LLC as a member firm in Austin, Texas.


Press Release Body = Worldwide accounting and consulting group Russell Bedford
International has announced the appointment of Izon Consulting as a new affiliate
based in Austin, Texas.

The new member firm was founded in 2004 by Arun Khurana, a CPA with some 17 years\'
professional experience. In his previous roles, Arun has focussed on companies in
real estate and technology-related industries, assisting them with mergers and
acquisitions, filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, complex
accounting issues, raising finance, and development of internal controls. He has
worked in India, UK and USA and has specialist expertise in SEC reporting, SOX 404
and international accounting issues.

There are two other partners. Don Turner is a CPA who has been chief financial
officer for several companies. He has over 27 years of experience and has expertise
in SEC services and in providing interim CFO services.

April Arzate has an MBA from St. Edward's University, Austin. She has more than 10
years' professional experience and specialises in providing accounting and financial
consulting services to medical practices.

Izon Consulting is currently engaged in the provision of a broad range of services
including: M&A due diligence; business valuation; assistance with SEC reporting and
filings; assisting companies with public listings; provision of interim CFO
services; and development and implementation of SOX 404 compliance.

For further information, contact Arun Khurana on +1 512 423 2750. Alternatively,
visit the websites at www.izonconsulting.com and www.russellbedford.com .


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Note to Editors

Russell Bedford International was established in 1983 by a group of medium-sized
independent accounting practices aiming to counter the market dominance of the major
multi-national accounting firms.

Russell Bedford is now a closely-connected global association of independent
accounting and business consultancy firms in key locations around the world, and is
represented in some 50 countries in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Africa
and Asia-Pacific.

All Russell Bedford affiliates are well-established firms offering international
business advice and services to local and multinational clients. Most provide a
full range of services comprising accounting, auditing, tax advice, general business
guidance and financial consulting. In addition, many have special expertise in
particular fields, such as international taxation or information technology.





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