RSM McGladrey Network Adds CCH Learning Center as Member Benefit

(RIVERWOODS, ILL., August 9, 2004) – CCH Tax and Accounting (CCH) and the RSM McGladrey Network today announced that access to the CCH Learning Center at a preferred price has been added by the Network as one of their member benefits.

"The RSM McGladrey Network is showing real leadership in offering this outstanding benefit to its members," said Mike Sabbatis, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for CCH Tax and Accounting. "We’re pleased to welcome Network members to the CCH Learning Center and we’re confident they’ll find our courses engaging, easy-to-access and relevant to their needs."

"For one low annual fee, the CCH Learning Center gives our members access to 100 practice-oriented courses over the Internet, with more courses being added all the time," said Dan Brooks, Executive Director of the RSM McGladrey Network. "With CCH’s reputation for authoritative, up-to-date content, members will be assured that they can meet their continuing education requirements while increasing their ability to meet the real-world challenges they face in their practices."

RSM McGladrey Network members who would like additional information should contact Joy Reutter at joy.reutter@rsmi.com.

About the RSM McGladrey Network

The RSM McGladrey Network (http://www.rsmmcgladreynetwork.com) is the premier affiliation of independent accounting firms in the nation, with 87 members in 40 states and Puerto Rico. The RSM McGladrey Network’s mission is to help build and sustain high performing CPA firms as measured by financial performance, people development and service quality. RSM McGladrey Network member firms maintain their name, autonomy and independence and are responsible for their own client fee arrangements, delivery of services and maintenance of client relationships.

About CCH Tax and Accounting

CCH Tax and Accounting (www.tax.cchgroup.com), based in Riverwoods, Ill., is a leading provider of tax and accounting information, software and services. It has served tax, accounting and business professionals and their clients since 1913. Among its market leading products are The ProSystem fx Office, CCH Tax Research NetWork, CCH Accounting Research Manager and the U.S. Master Tax Guide. CCH Tax and Accounting is a Wolters Kluwer company (www.wolterskluwer.com). Wolters Kluwer NV is a leading multinational publisher and information services company, with annual revenues (2003) of EUR 3.4 billion and approximately 19,500 employees worldwide.

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