Computer Language Research, Inc. Announces Search For New Auditor; As A Result Of A Design And Consulting Agreement Signed Earlier Today With Ernst & Young LLP.

CARROLLTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 6, 1997--Computer Language Research, Inc. (Nasdaq/NM:CLRI) announced the end of its audit relationship with Ernst & Young LLP in light of a design and support agreement that was signed between the firms.

According to Brian Healy, Chief Financial Officer for CLR, "Earlier today CLR entered into an agreement to outsource certain design and support services in the international tax area to Ernst & Young. The nature of the agreement is such that it might create the perception of an independence issue. Accordingly and simultaneously with the execution of this agreement, E&Y has resigned as the Company's independent auditor. We are presently working with several Big 6 accounting firms on proposals to our Audit Committee for a replacement. However, given that CLR has or may have similarly limiting arrangements with other Big 6 accounting firms, the field of potential Big 6 bidders for the audit may be somewhat constrained."

Computer Language Research, Inc. is headquartered in Carrollton, Texas, and maintains sales and support facilities throughout the United States. The Company provides tax and accounting software and information services to accounting firms, banks, corporations, and partnerships under the trade names ACE and Fast-Tax. The Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Rent Roll, Inc., develops and markets apartment housing software and information services to large property management firms and owners of multifamily apartment communities under various trade names.

CONTACT: Computer Language Research, Inc., Carrollton

Robert H. Dilworth, 972/50-8679

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