2009-01-12 21:19:03 -

Accounting Principals, the accounting and finance recruitment unit of MPS Group Inc. (NYSE:MPS), today announced the release of the 2009 Salary Guide for Accounting and Finance Professionals.


This 24-page publication is a comprehensive resource for current salary and compensation information in the accounting and finance industry. Salary data is provided in partnership with Salary.com, Inc., including national, regional

and local salary data broken out by base salary, total cash compensation and company size. Additionally, the guide features an article, "A Year of Living Frugally," written exclusively for MPS Group by Adam Lashinsky, senior writer for Fortune magazine.


"Even as we head into difficult economic times, it is important to keep in mind that employers will, in fact, hire people in 2009," said John Marshall, president of Accounting Principals. "Great candidates will continue to find great jobs. Accordingly, it is important that we continue to exceed our clients' and candidates' expectations in making outstanding career matches. Providing the most current salary data - along with an article written specifically for our clients - is a way for us to solidify our partnerships with them.?


To obtain a complimentary copy of the printed guide, please contact Accounting Principals at (800) 981-3849. An online copy of the guide is available at 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 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, marketing and creative, property and healthcare. MPS Group delivers its services to businesses and government entities in the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia and Asia. 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.





MPS Group

Tyra Tutor, 904-360-2500

Senior Vice President, Corporate Development

tyra.tutor@mpsgroup.com