ADP Delivers on Commitment to Accountants as Strategic Small Business Partners with Introduction of Project A.S.K.

Business & Technology Editors

ROSELAND, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 28, 2001

Recognizing that small businesses rely on accountants as their primary business advisors, Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP(R)) today announced the introduction of Project A.S.K. (Accountant's Strategic Knowledge).

Through Project A.S.K., ADP strives to empower its accountant partners through the use of its new Accountant Resources Web site, its new Accountant Focus Newsletter and its recently developed Expert Tax References. By providing these resources, ADP's Emerging Business Services division is helping accountants meet their ever-expanding small business clients' needs while allowing them to focus on growing their own practices. Accountants now have unprecedented access to ADP's knowledge of trends in the accounting marketplace.

The Accountant Resources Web site, www.accountant.adp.com, features information on practice development, tax issues and product enhancements, offers electronic access to needed client payroll reports, and links to business and technology resources for accountants. The Accountant Focus Newsletter provides technology updates, practice management and business development resources for accountants. Expert Tax References include Master Tax Guides, Tax Researchers and Fast Wage and Tax Facts.

"Managing data and paying employees are only the beginning of the offerings ADP brings to a partnership with accountants and their clients," said Meera Shah, Director, Accountant Marketing Programs, ADP Emerging Business Services. "With programs like Project A.S.K., ADP provides accountants with World Class Service, dedicated resources, and targeted tools to help their clients staff their small businesses, manage employee data and offer affordable benefits solutions that help small businesses grow and achieve future goals."

ADP's commitment to its accountant partners carries through on all levels. In addition to the resources of Project A.S.K., and as part of its ongoing commitment to World Class Service, ADP provides accountants with a dedicated national Accountant Hotline, 1-866-4-ASK-ADP (1-866-427-5237). All accountant calls to this hotline are routed as priorities to the appropriate service center and addressed as quickly as possible. As a result of its attention to customers and partners, ADP recently received its highest client ratings ever for service quality.

"Accountants must seek business partners who can provide the resources they need--resources that meet new, more complex client demands, and help them expand their client roster," said Shah. "Valued business partners not only offer standard client solutions, but also importantly, they offer strategic thinking, trusted advice and the tools to implement solutions to complex problems or issues. That's the type of value ADP brings to our partnership with the accountant community."

Project A.S.K. information and resources are readily available to accountants via ADP's toll free contact number, 1-800-CALL-ADP (1-800-225-5237), or online at www.accountant.adp.com.

About ADP

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NYSE:ADP) is one of the largest global providers of computerized transaction processing, data communications and information services, with over $7 billion in revenues and more than 500,000 clients worldwide. ADP's Employer Services (ES) Division is a leading provider of integrated business administrative solutions that help clients efficiently manage their internal processes, allowing them to focus on core competencies. ADP ES' offerings include both traditional and Internet-based outsourcing products and services, giving clients the ability to select from ADP's comprehensive range of World Class Service solutions. Services include: payroll, tax regulatory management, HRMS, benefits administration, time and labor management, retirement plan services, online recruiting, and pre-employment screening.