FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- ROSELAND, N.J. -- May 3, 2004 -- ADP^® Small Business Services, part of the Employer Services division, a leading provider of integrated outsourced payroll and human resources services, today announced it has extended its relationship with SmartPros Ltd., a leader in professional education for accounting, finance and engineering professionals, to provide free Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programs to accountants. Currently, accountants can leverage SmartPros CPE programs via ADP's Professional Education Center at www.accountant.adp.com.

Accountants are offered several ways to take advantage of ADP's free quarterly CPE programs. They can complete courses online via ADP's Professional Education Center Web site, via DVD/VHS in their office, or ADP can present materials in person at accountants' offices. After going through the program, exam components are taken online to receive CPE credit.

"Our goal is to give accountants meaningful tools and resources to help them further their professional development and grow their practice," said Robert Wentling, Vice President, Product Marketing, ADP Small Business Services. "By leveraging SmartPros industry insight and educational material, we're offering accountants a flexible, no cost way to earn CPE credits."

"ADP is in tune with the needs of today's accountants," said Shane Gillispie, Vice President, Marketing Services and eCommerce, SmartPros. "The ADP Professional Education Center is a tangible tool that assists accountants in growing and expanding their practices. We're pleased to be extending our partnership with ADP to offer accountants various ways to meet CPE requirements."

The CPE programs will be available to accountants nationwide starting June 1, 2004. Every three months new program topics will be available based on the latest industry trends.

ADP Small Business Services provides accurate and convenient payroll and integrated business solutions for small businesses. Its offerings include payroll management, tax and compliance, human resource management, benefits administration, time and labor management and insurance services. For more information about ADP's accountant offerings call 1-866-4ASK-ADP (1-866-427-5237), or visit www.accountant.adp.com.

About ADP

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NYSE:ADP) is one of the largest independent computing services firms in the world, with over $7 billion in revenues and approximately 500,000 clients. ADP Employer Services (ES), a division of ADP, Inc., is a leading provider of integrated business administrative solutions that help its over 470,000 clients efficiently manage their internal processes, allowing them to focus on core competencies. ADP Employer Services' 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, PEO services, and employment screening and selection. For more information about ADP Employer Services, or to contact a local ADP sales office, reach us at 1-800-225-5237 or visit the company's Web site at www.adp.com.

About SmartPros^® Ltd.

Since 1981 SmartPros^® Ltd. has proven itself an industry leader and innovator in the field of accredited professional education. Its products and services are primarily focused in the professional areas of corporate accounting, financial management, public accounting, governmental and not-for-profit accounting, ethics and compliance solutions and engineering. SmartPros^® provides content publishing and development services in a variety of media including Web, CD-ROM, and video. In the accounting market, SmartPros produces a popular news and information portal that services 300,000+ visitors and 100,000+ subscribers per month. In addition, its proprietary Professional Education Center (PEC)

earning Management System offers enterprise distribution and administration of education content and information. SmartPros' customers include 50% of the Fortune 500, as well as the major firms and associations in each of its professional markets. www.smartpros.com.

For more information, please contact:
Shane Gillispie
Vice President, Marketing and eCommerce
253-863-8280
shanegillispie@smartpros.com