MICHAEL G. KESSLER NAMED TO PRESTIGIOUS POSITIONS WITHIN THE ACFEI AND NACVA

NEW YORK, NY… September 11, 2003...

Michael G. Kessler, President and CEO of Kessler International, a world renowned Forensic Accounting and Investigative Consulting firm, has been appointed to the American College of Forensic Examiners (ACFEI) Executive Board of Accounting. ACFEI, the most recognized professional membership association representing forensic examiners, is an independent scientific and professional society which actively works to distribute forensic knowledge. ACFEI’s mission is to continue to advance the fields of forensic examination and consultation across the many industries that comprise their membership base. Mr. Kessler’s appointment to the ACFEI’s Executive Board of Accounting places him among an elite group of forensic accountants also chosen for this honor.

Mr. Kessler was also recently elected to the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA) Litigation Forensics Board. The National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA) is a professional association, established worldwide, that supports and promotes business valuation and litigation consulting within the accounting, investment banking, and financial fields. Mr. Kessler’s election to the board is attributed to his exemplary work in the field of business valuation, along with his firm’s dedication to integrity, objectivity, and confidentiality. Mr. Kessler has overseen numerous successful business valuation inquiries, addressing a broad scope of business valuation needs. He also brings proven forensic accounting credibility to NACVA’s Forensics Board, and looks forward to contributing his advanced expertise in the gathering, preservation, and presentation of forensic accounting evidence.

Mr. Kessler’s appointments to ACFEI and NACVA add yet another dimension of prestige to the world renowned investigative resources of Kessler International, while enhancing the knowledge base and expertise of each organization.

Kessler International is the leader in international corporate investigations, forensic accounting and computer forensics. For more information about Kessler International and their services, please refer to their website at www.investigation.com or call them at 212-286-9100.