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September 2002

ACUMEN DEVELOP RANGE OF EXPERTISE WITH APPOINTMENT OF NEW CONSULTANT

Aberdeen-based accountants and financial advisors, Acumen, have added to their capabilities through the appointment of consultant, Alan Ball. Alan brings a wealth of industry expertise to the firm, gained through experience with a variety of legal and financial firms throughout Scotland.

An MA graduate of The University of Aberdeen, Alan then went on to undertake a LL.B and Diploma in Legal Practice at Glasgow University. He began his career with Greenock-based solicitors, Blair and Bryden, where he worked across a range of legal functions, carrying out private client work and conveyancing, as well as both criminal and civil court work. In 1999, Alan moved on to Stirling-based firm, Jardine Donaldson where he specialised in private client work, including will trusts, executries and financial services. In 2000, Alan made a shift towards financial services and joined the Aberdeen offices of Equitable Life/HboS as a financial planner, prior to moving to Acumen in 2002.

Managing Director of Acumen, Sandy Robertson, commented: "Alan brings a great deal to the team and I am delighted to welcome him on board. Acumen is unique in the North-east of Scotland in that we offer financial planning, tax planning and accountancy under one roof and Alan fits in with that remit perfectly. His legal background lends itself well to the nature of our business, and coupled with his financial experience makes him ideally suited to the post."

Alan commented: "Having worked for a large insurer, I became disillusioned by the lack of choice offered to policy holders. I would like to see my long-term career growing as Acumen grows into the leading financial planning company in the North-east of Scotland."

Companies in the Acumen Group include Acumen Accountants and Advisors Limited, Acumen Financial Planning Limited and Acumen IT Consultancy Limited. Acumen Financial Planning Limited are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Acumen Accountants and Advisors Limited are registered to carry out audit work and are regulated for a range of investment business activities by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants but are not authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Acumen Financial Planning Limited, Registered in Scotland number 215343, VAT Number 894 6221 94. Acumen Accountants and Advisors Limited, Registered in Scotland number 153885, VAT Number 894 6221 94. Acumen IT Consultancy Limited, Registered in Scotland number 284749, VAT Number 859 474862. Acumen Holdings (Aberdeen) Limited, Registered in Scotland number 215503, VAT Number 894 6221 94. Registered office, Commercial House, 2 Rubislaw Terrace, Aberdeen, AB10 1XE.