NSBN LLP Recognized Among the "Best Places to Work in LA" by the Los Angeles Business Journal for Third Consecutive Year

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - August 10, 2009) - NSBN LLP (www.nsbn.com), Certified Public Accountants and Business Consultants in Beverly Hills, was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in LA for 2009 by the Los Angeles Business Journal. This countywide survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in Los Angeles County, benefiting the region's economy, its workforce and businesses. The Best Places to Work in LA list is made up of 70 companies split into three groups: 5 small-sized companies (15-24 employees), 50 medium-sized companies (25-249 employees) and 15 large-sized companies (250 or more employees). NSBN LLP has been ranked among the Top 25 Best Places to Work in LA in the medium-sized company category for the 3rd consecutive year.

Companies from every industry entered the two-part process to determine the Best Places to Work in LA. The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company's workplace policies, practices, and demographics. This part of the process was worth approximately 25% of the total evaluation. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure employee experience. This part of the process was worth approximately 75% of the total evaluation. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking.

NSBN LLP was recognized and honored at the Best Places to Work in LA awards reception on Wednesday, August 5, 2009, hosted by the Los Angeles Business Journal at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. The final rankings were revealed at the lunch gathering to a crowd of nearly 500 business professionals.

About NSBN LLP

NSBN LLP (formerly Nanas, Stern, Biers, Neinstein and Co. LLP) is a full service CPA and business consulting firm that has been in practice in Beverly Hills, California, for over 50 years. The firm currently ranks among the Top 25 CPA firms in Los Angeles County and among the Top 25 Best Places to Work in Los Angeles. NSBN has 18 partners and a staff of approximately 80. NSBN has particular expertise in various industries, including real estate, escrow, nonprofit organizations, entrepreneurial businesses, entertainment, employee benefit plans, and high net worth individuals. For more information, please visit www.nsbn.com.