International Profit Associated Ranked First by The Business Ledger

Chicago, IL, May 23, 2006 --(PR.com)-- International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) was recently ranked as the Largest Business Consultant by The Business Ledger in their April 2006 edition.

The companies listed are either headquartered or have a major presence in the west or northwest suburbs of Chicago. Information was compiled by The Business Ledger researcher.

The Business Ledger is the premier business newspaper for Chicago suburbs. It provides essential, practical, hands-on business news. Each issue contains a news section focusing on emerging business trends, regional implication of national news, economic development and the government's role in business all focused on Chicago's west and northwest suburbs. The newspaper also reviews statistics such as local market facts, business conditions, labor profiles and demographic trends. Their focus section looks at trends, marketing efforts, new services and products focused on a particular industry or topic. Corporate profiles, secrets to success, operating philosophies and plans as well as Q&A, topical interviews on important business issues with top newsmakers are also a part of the publication.

International Profit Associates, Inc. (IPA-IBA), the largest privately held management consulting and professional services firm for small and medium size businesses in North America, is a leading authority on small business. With more than $225,000,000 in annual revenues, IPA-IBA is the 6th largest management consulting company in Chicago and the 61st largest consulting company in the world. IPA-IBA offers a wide range of proven and innovative methodologies to help businesses grow and prosper. International Profit Associates and its alliance partners, including Integrated Business Analysis, Inc. (IBA), International Tax Advisors, Inc. (ITA), Accountancy Associates, LLC (AAL) and IPA Advisory & Intermediary Services, LLC (IPA A&I), provide comprehensive business advisory services and tax strategies to companies in the United States, Canada and other locations worldwide. Additional information is immediately available by visiting http://www.ipa-iba.com, http://www.iba-usa.net, http://www.internationaltaxadvisors.com, http://www.accountancyassoc.com/ and http://www.aiservices.com. The Public Relations Department may be contacted at: telephone (847) 495-6786; facsimile (847) 495-6773.

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