Press Release

SC&H GROUP, LLC, ONE OF THE NATION'S "FASTEST GROWING ACCOUNTING FIRMS " ALSO NAMED "BEST PLACE TO WORK"

HUNT VALLEY, MD – April 5, 2006– SC&H Group, LLC an internationally acclaimed CPA and management consulting firm, recently received several distinguished honors that highlight the impressive performance of the firm. The first award, from Accounting Today, recognizes SC&H Group, LLC as one of the Top 100 Accounting Firms in the United States. This marks the fourth year in a row that Accounting Today, the premier news vehicle for the tax and accounting community, has placed SC&H Group on their distinguished Top 100 list.

SC&H Group, LLC moved up 14 spots from their position last year and was identified as the 11th fastest growing firm in the nation. This marks the 3rd year that SC&H GROUP, LLC has been recognized as a top "pacesetter in growth". The Firm’s 31% growth rate in 2005 is twice the average growth rate of the Top 100 firms listed in the prestigious rankings. The yearly progression up the Top 100 list is evidence that SC&H Group, LLC continues to perform for clients.

Not only has SC&H been recently recognized as one of the top accounting firms in the United States by Accounting Today and as one of the “Best of the Best” CPA Firms in America by INSIDE Public Accounting, but on March 23 the Baltimore Business Journal recognized SC&H Group, LLC as the “Best Place to Work” among companies with 100-500 employees within the greater Baltimore area. The “Best Places to Work” award clearly illustrates that SC&H Group, LLC is delivering a superior working experience to its employees.

Managing Partner Tom Stout said, “All the leading professional services firms claim that they hire the best and brightest, but at SC&H we have developed a winning formula to perform for both our clients and our employees. As a result, our clients benefit by building long term partnerships with our firm and employees, who exceed client expectations everyday.”

About SC&H Group, LLC

SC&H Group, LLC is an internationally acclaimed CPA and management consulting firm serving a large client base ranging from emerging businesses to the largest Fortune 500 companies. The Group consists of specialized firms, each with dedicated professionals serving focused client needs. Specific client needs served include: audit, tax compliance and consulting, state & local tax consulting, financial and internal control consulting (including Risk Management and Compliance Services), mergers and acquisitions assistance, and technology implementations from offices in Maryland, Georgia, and Virginia. Additional information is available at http://www.scandh.com.

Contact: Contact: Brian Davis| 410-403-1600 | BDavis@SCandH.com