Accounting Principals to Open Office in Oklahoma City

Accounting Principals, the accounting and finance solutions unit of MPS Group, Inc. (NYSE:MPS), today announced that it will open a new office in Oklahoma City on Jan. 5, 2009. With this new location, Accounting Principals now has offices in more than 32 markets throughout the United States, including Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The Oklahoma City office will provide a full range of accounting and finance staffing services. “Kimberly Nation, currently managing director of the Tulsa office, will lead our efforts to ensure we meet the needs of our clients and candidates in Oklahoma City,” said John Marshall, president of Accounting Principals. “Kimberly has for many years made our Tulsa office a company leader, and we look forward to the same results in Oklahoma City,” added Mr. Marshall.

“We are excited about expanding our services and are impressed with the quality of the accounting and finance professionals who are seeking new opportunities in the area,” said Ms. Nation. “Many of our existing clients were looking for us to service their ongoing staffing requirements in Oklahoma City, thus supporting our decision to establish a presence there.”

“Accounting Principals plans to grow its office footprint, and we are continuing to invest in our business to gain market share across the country," said Mr. Marshall. "Oklahoma City has proven to be a growth area with great potential, and it is the natural place for us to open up a new office. The successful foundation already established by our Tulsa office has paved the way for this opportunity to expand.”

The new office is located at 701 N. Broadway Avenue, Suite 120, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102.

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.