"Whether it's the best of times or the worst of times, it's the only time
we've got. "
Art Buchwald, American journalist

During these times or any other time, we are always honored to assist
businesses and management teams "Find The Best Fast" through Contract and
Recruiting Services such as these:

CONTRACT ASSIGNMENTS_________________

91. State Tax Analysis for a Houston-based energy company
92. Internal Audit field work for a large chemical company
93. Billing & Accounts Receivable Process Review for a services company

We are honored to provide "Professionals On Demand" to these businesses.

PLACEMENTS__________________

Ronnie D. Meaux, Assistant Controller
on December 3, 2001, with a growing international Oilfield Service business.

Please join us in congratulating Ronnie and wishing him the best in his new
life.

THANK YOU & BLESS YOU
Clients & Friends, for honoring us with your business and trusting us with a
part of your lives.

May you all have a Special, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays,
Seasons Greetings and Happy New Year,
Mark

W. Mark Shirley, CPA
www.kainon.com

PS.  These quotes in a recent Christmas Card we received this year,
certainly made us stop and think and count our blessings...

"Some people say that Christmas is too expensive, but I don't agree with
them... you can say prayers for free."  Kersten, Age 10

"...All of the best presents are wrapped in heaven...then we get them later
on."  Sylvia, Age 10

"It's a time when somebody feels bad, it's still like they have a smile on
their face.  To me, it's the happiest time of year."  Chelsea, Age 12

"It's a neat story, how one kid's birth started the whole thing."  Ross, Age
9

"You can have Christmas even if you don't have a fireplace and a chimney...
All you have to have is a family."  Alice, Age 9


K   A   I   N   O   N      G   R   O   U   P
Consulting  +  Staffing  +  Recruiting

Faster.   Better.   Smarter.

Assisting, Assessing and Assembling Management Teams
and other supporting professionals, in a diverse array of industries,
including:
CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, Controllers, CPAs
and other supporting professionals, including
Accounting Managers, Accountants, Analysts,
HR Directors, Marketing Managers and Internal Auditors

In November 1994, the Kainon Group was formed by W. Mark Shirley, CPA,
formerly a Partner with a Big Five International Consulting & CPA firm
(Houston & Toronto: 1980-1994).

God is the silent partner in all great enterprises.
                                              - Abraham Lincoln


www.kainon.com___________________
kainon (kay'-nun), n. Greek, "new life"