Izon Consulting is Latest Addition to Russell Bedford's U.S. Network

London, United Kingdom, June 02, 2007 --(PR.com)-- Worldwide accounting and consulting group, Russell Bedford International, has announced the appointment of Izon Consulting as a new affiliate based in Austin, Texas.

The new member firm was founded in 2004 by Arun Khurana, a CPA with some 17 years' professional experience. In his previous roles, Arun has focussed on companies in real estate and technology-related industries, assisting them with mergers and acquisitions, filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, complex accounting issues, raising finance, and development of internal controls. He has worked in India, UK and USA and has specialist expertise in SEC reporting, SOX 404 and international accounting issues.

There are two other partners. Don Turner is a CPA who has been chief financial officer for several companies. He has over 27 years of experience and has expertise in SEC services and in providing interim CFO services.

April Arzate has an MBA from St. Edward’s University, Austin. She has more than 10 years’ professional experience and specializes in providing accounting and financial consulting services to medical practices.

Izon Consulting is currently engaged in the provision of a broad range of services including: M&A due diligence; business valuation; assistance with SEC reporting and filings; assisting companies with public listings; provision of interim CFO services; and development and implementation of SOX 404 compliance.

For further information, contact Arun Khurana on +1 512 423 2750.

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Note to Editors

Russell Bedford International was established in 1983 by a group of medium-sized independent accounting practices aiming to counter the market dominance of the major multi-national accounting firms.

Russell Bedford is now a closely-connected global association of independent accounting and business consultancy firms in key locations around the world, and is represented in some 50 countries in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific.

All Russell Bedford affiliates are well-established firms offering international business advice and services to local and multinational clients. Most provide a full range of services comprising accounting, auditing, tax advice, general business guidance and financial consulting. In addition, many have special expertise in particular fields, such as international taxation or information technology.