CGA Selects ACCPAC for Windows Plus Series for its Program of Professional Studies.

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 14, 1997--ACCPAC INTERNATIONAL, a division of Computer Associates International Inc. (NYSE:CA), has signed a multiyear partnership with CGA-Canada (Certified General Accountants), the organizations announced today in a joint statement.

Under the terms of the agreement, ACCPAC INTERNATIONAL will supply an educational version of ACCPAC for Windows Plus Series to all CGA students worldwide.

John Schoutsen, vice president of Canadian marketing and sales for ACCPAC INTERNATIONAL, expressed his elation with the CGA's choice. "This partnership is truly a win/win: it provides CGA students with hands-on experience with the market leading product, and is a resounding endorsement of the superior quality of the ACCPAC for Windows Plus Series," he said. "The CGA is one of the most respected accounting institutions in the world. For CGA leaders to select ACCPAC to train their students strengthens both our position as the global leader in accounting software, and the CGA's position as a leader in technology adoption."

In 1996 the CGA decided to upgrade its five-year educational program of studies from DOS to Windows and underwent an extensive year-long evaluation process to determine the best Windows accounting product for its Canadian students. The CGA Program of Professional Studies is also offered in Hong Kong, China, the Caribbean and Bermuda, and has plans for expansion into Latin America.

Guy Legault, president and COO of CGA-Canada, is pleased with his organization's decision to go with ACCPAC INTERNATIONAL. "CGA-Canada's commitment to our students is to provide them with market-proven software to ensure they possess the necessary professional skills upon graduation. It's clear that experience with ACCPAC for Windows is a critical skill. We've been working with Computer Associates International, Inc. for more than 10 years and have been very satisfied with their products and commitment to the long-term partnership," he said.

The design of ACCPAC for Windows Plus Series is based on ACCPAC for Windows, the company's flagship multi-tier accounting product and provides more features than ACCPAC's DOS-based accounting software product, ACCPAC Plus Accounting. ACCPAC for Window's Plus Series is a powerful modular accounting solution for small- to medium-sized businesses. ACCPAC for Windows Plus Series modules include System Manager, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Order Entry, and Inventory Control.

ACCPAC INTERNATIONAL, with headquarters in Santa Clara, California is a division of Computer Associates International, Inc. It focuses on desktop financial applications serving a range of businesses, from small office/home office to large multi-user sites. ACCPAC INTERNATIONAL designs and markets leading desktop financial products including ACCPAC for Windows, ACCPAC for Windows Plus Series, ACCPAC Plus Accounting, Simply Accounting, and BPI Accounting. ACCPAC's mid-range family of products was recently ranked the number one revenue leader for mid-range accounting software by IDC Research. ACCPAC for Windows received first place in three categories of VARBusiness Magazines's product report, including ease-of-use, reliability, and best selling software. For more information contact ACCPAC INTERNATIONAL, 2525 Augustine Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054-3002 or call 1-408/562-8800 or visit their web site at http://www.accpac.com .

About Computer Associates International Inc.

Computer Associates International Inc. (NYSE:CA), with headquarters in Islandia, N.Y., is the world leader in mission-critical business software. The company develops, licenses and supports more than 500 integrated products that include enterprise computing and information management, application development, manufacturing and financial applications. CA has over 10,000 people in 160 offices in 40 countries and had revenue of $4 billion in fiscal year 1997. CA can be reached by visiting http://www.cai.com on the World Wide Web, emailing [e-mail] or calling 516/342-5224.

About CGA-Canada

Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, CGA-Canada is a self-regulating professional body that represents 50,500 CGAs and CGA students throughout Canada, Hong Kong, China, the Caribbean and Bermuda. CGA members are employed in industry, commerce, government, and public practice. For more information about CGA-Canada, call 604/669-3555 or visit their web site at http://www.cga-canada.org . -0-

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