It is my opinion that Mr. Jeff Brooks, CPA, at the address shown above, is unethical, insincere and untrustworthy. I state this as a result of his dealings with my company (1).

Our relationship with Mr. Brooks began on 23 December 2007 when he called my company, I spoke with him and he asked me to organize information and use a well-known accounting program to prepare the 2007 accounting books for his client, Landshapes LLC (2).

Mr. Brooks and Landshapes avoided signing our standard agreement. But, trusting him since he is an Arizona-licensed CPA (detail below), I worked under his direction and partially under the direction of the 2 owners of Landshapes LLC (Cindy Lee and Barry Greenstein) on behalf of my company. Between 3 January and 8 April 2008, I visited Landshapes at their request at least 9 times (generally, 59.4 miles round trip each), accumulating $2092.05 in charges which Mr. Brooks will not pay.

During each visit, Susan Simonson (spelling may be incorrect), the erstwhile accountant at Landshapes, sat within 4 feet of me, watching virtually every keystroke during every minute of every hour of every day that I was there. Part of her responsibilities were certainly to report on the quality and value of the work to Mr. Brooks et al. During the period of 3 January to 7 April, Mr. Brooks communicated no dissatisfaction with the work, except that he wanted faster progress. My work was time-based, and there was no commitment to have the work finished by any date, however I went to the Landshapes offices to work within a few days of each request. Work was often delayed by their schedules. The accounting situation at Landshapes was a problematic, compounded by Ms. Simonson's limited capabilities. There were many errors since she has little knowledge of accounting. Mr. Brooks did not inform me of this about these problems, however we proceeded with the work. Ms. Lee and Mr. Greenstein also have little interest or knowledge of accounting, and could not help in a meaningful manner.

During the period of 3 January and 7 April, Mr. Brooks communicated nothing adverse about the work, and indeed only encouraged faster progress.

By 8 April the work was approximately 95% completed. I emailed information to Mr. Brooks who was well informed of the situation, and was well aware that the work was not 100% completed. Mr. Brooks then suddenly cited frivolous and unsupportable reasons that the work was not acceptable, and my relations with Mr. Brooks, Cindy Lee, and Barry Greenstein were terminated shortly thereafter. So Mr. Brooks continually accepted the work without complaint, citing "problems" only when it was time to pay.

When I asked for payment for work performed, Ms. Lee attempted to negotiate 50% off of the bill (even though she was clueless as to the progress or quality) whereupon I informed her that there was no reason to discount the work and that the bills were due in full. This has led to four court appearances as of 28 Aug (3). Mr. Brooks also refuses to pay for this work that he ordered. It is my opinion that these parties, most of whom are relatives, routinely conspire to stiff vendors in this manner.

I believe that Mr. Brooks acted in an unethical, insincere and untrustworthy manner for the following reasons:

• Mr. Brooks terminated services after the work was approximately 95% completed, having never earlier complained of problems except that progress was not fast enough.
• I did not learn until April 2008 that Mr. Brooks is related to one of the principals of Landshapes LLC, thereby giving him incentive to act in their interest rather than in a fair manner.
• On April 9 2008, Mr. Brooks, apparently inadvertently, informed me in an email that he has dirty hands in this matter since, as my fees to his client Landshapes LLC increased, he would need to decrease his fees. Mr. Brooks apparently did not know nor care that the accounting situation at Landshapes was far worse than he had estimated to them earlier. So his easiest way out of the problem was for Landshapes to not pay invoices from my company. This was also the most lucrative outcome for Mr. Brooks.
• The work I performed for Mr. Brooks and Landshapes is almost certainly in continuous use by them as the backbone of their accounting system, in my opinion.
• Mr. Brooks has done nothing to resolve, negotiate or mitigate the matter. He is apparently satisfied with the outcome where my company did work under his continuous direct and indirect supervision yet my company was stiffed, in which he is complicit, for over $2,000.
• Rather than resolve this matter, Mr. Brooks has threatened to sue if this Internet site is produced.

This matter has been submitted as a complaint to the Arizona State Board of Accountancy where Mr. Brooks is a member (Certification Number: 2084, Status: Active, PHOENIX, AZ, Issued: 12/13/1976) and The American Insitute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

Apart from this, how honest and accurate is Mr. Brooks?

• On his "Testimonials" page, Mr. Brooks lists positive comments from Dan and Anne Barnes, CEO and President of Tucson RH, Inc. however this firm is not even registered as a corporation by the Arizona Corporation Commission (as of Oct 30, 2008; see also Note 4, below).

• On his "Testimonials" page, Mr. Brooks lists positive comments from Todd Einck, CEO, President and owner of JLT Mobile Computers, Inc. and The Vantedge Group, Inc. however neither of these companies are even registered as corporations by the Arizona Corporation Commission as of Oct 30, 2008; see also Note 4, below.)

• On his "Testimonials" page, Mr. Brooks lists positive comments from Paul Fleming, Founder of P.F. Chang's China Bistro, however Paul Fleming is listed as neither an Executive Officer nor a member of the Board of Directors of this company (PFCG), and indeed no mention of him at all was found on this site as of Nov 11, 2008. (See also Note 4, below.)

Other hapless, ill-informed or perhaps equally suspect (in my opinion) clients of Mr. Brooks, who, according to www.Brookscpa.net, endorsed this unethical, insincere and dishonest (all in my opinion) CPA include:

• Paul Fleming, Founder of P.F. Chang's China Bistro (traded on NASDAQ) Fleming's Prime Steakhouses and Paul Lee’s Chinese Kitchens
• Rotarian Mark Johnson, President of Arizona Brake and Clutch Supply, Inc.
• Dan and Anne Barnes, CEO and President of Tucson RH, Inc.
• Todd Einck, CEO, President and owner of JLT Mobile Computers, Inc. and The Vantedge Group, Inc.
• Phillip D. Hubbard, Managing member of Hubbard and Hubbard Government & Public Relations, LLC.
• William "Bill" Nelson, President, Dos Amigos Investments, Inc. dba El Encanto Mexican Restaurant
• Guy M. Villavaso Owner and founder of Z’Tejas Grill & Eddie V’s
• (See also Note 4,below).

Mr. Brooks routinely defaults upon payment of amounts due to vendors who are foolish enough to trust him, in my opinion, and I encourage others not to work with him.

According to www.Fromebrooks.com on Feb 14, 2009, Mr. Brooks works with the following associates who, in my opinion, are equally unethical, insincere and dishonest:

• David A. Damazio, EA, ABA,
• David W. Frome, CPA, CVA, Managing Partner
• Terri E. Leybeck, CPA, Partner
• Emily Tieman, Staff Accountant
• Mark Chavez, Staff Accountant
• Elizabeth Marshall, Staff Accountant
• Joseph Sheedy, CPA
• Paula Brown, CPA

Addendum: Selected emails to/from Mr. Brooks.

As evidenced by the following emails, the behavior of Mr. Brooks as a CPA and "wealth advisor" may seem alarming to potential clients. Reasons: Mr. Brooks: (1) clearly shows a preference towards emotion-based (rather than rational-based) decision making; (2) frequently reverses his position; and (3) has significant trouble in written communications, all in my opinion.

Examples: (As seen below) Mr. Brooks attempts to involve little-league volunteers in a business dispute, and states his intent to spend several thousand dollars investigating a $2,000 delinquent bill.

The presentation below lets stand the spelling, grammar, sentence structure, punctuation and other errors made by Mr. Brooks, however the format is condensed for easier reading. All, in my opinion.

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From: Rob Scholnick [mailto:rscholnick@sti.net]Sent: 03/19/2009 8:54 AM To: jkennedy@losangelesquickbookshelp.com Cc: Rob Scholnick Subject: Fw: MutuaRelease-revised-RMS BrooksKennedy 3-18--09 clean copy

Mr. Kennedy, enclosed is the final version of the settlement agreement. This is not subject to any further revisions per my client's instructions. Please execute and fax the signature page back to me at 559-642-6458. I will obtain a counter-signature and return to you along with the first payment. Robert Scholnick Esq.

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From: jkennedy@losangelesquickbookshelp.com jkennedy@losangelesquickbookshelp.com To: 'Rob Scholnick' Esquire Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 12:08 PM Subject: RE: MutuaRelease-revised-RMS BrooksKennedy 3-18--09 clean copy

Mr. Scholnick –I just faxed the agreement, including signature and initiailizing all pages. Please be sure that Mr. Brooks also initializes all pages so that we are sure each page is the same. I will bring down the sites within 24 hours of the $500 so if Mr. Brooks can get the money here before March 30 then all of this will go faster. Let me know and I will arrange for pickup. Sincerely, Joe Kennedy

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From: Jeff Brooks [mailto:jbrookscpa@gmail.com] Sent: 03/24/2009 9:22 AM To: jkennedy@losangelesquickbookshelp.com Subject: Re: I have already complied with your own agreement

Joe, you are going to be sorry. I am NOT bluffing!!!!!!. I am a man of my word. You are bully and I won't put up with a BULLY!I AM NOT SCARED OF YOU.i WON'T SAY MORE BECAUE I DON'T WANT TO GIVE MY STRATEGY AWAY!!!!!!!!!!! Jeff

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On Tue, Mar 24, 2009 at 3:16 PM, <jkennedy@losangelesquickbookshelp.com wrote:

Mr. Scholnick – Your client has curiously decided to not proceed with our agreement.  The signed agreement I sent you is therefore rescinded and should be considered null and void; the “good faith” actions have also been reversed.  ANT reserves all of its rights in this matter. Sincerely, Joe Kennedy

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On Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 9:40 AM, Jeff Brooks <jbrookscpa@gmail.com wrote:

Jeff, just got a call from Kennedy. He says that he is willing to modify the settlement. He suggests that you pay $1,000.00 now and he gets rid of the nasty sites. Then when Google and Yahoo delete the reference, you pay the balance. Let me know if there is any interest on your part. Rob Scholnick.

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From: Jeff Brooks [mailto:jbrookscpa@gmail.com]  Sent: 03/27/2009 9:51 AM To: Rob Scholnick; jkennedy@losangelesquickbookshelp.com  Subject: Re:

Rob, I am hitting Kennedy where it hurts. He is a bully. I will agree to a total of $1,000 since I have been spending time fighting back and have already advanced funds to prepare websites that will tell the world the truth about him. I am also spending time researching who he knows and sending emails to these people. I have prepared some more materials on him which has taken time.  I want all of the websites down FIRST, the agreement signed and then I will send one payment of $1,000. No more games on his part! I am on a mission to make him suffer like I have suffered. If he doesn't do get these websites down immediately, I have a detailed action plan to make his life miserable. By the way, I must owe you some money. Rob, I don't want to take advantage of you.  Jeff

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From: Jeff Brooks [jbrookscpa@gmail.com]
Sent: 03/27/2009 4:04 PM
To: jkennedy@losangelesquickbookshelp.com
Subject: Re: Please read for several changes as discussed.

The total is now $1,000 which I will pay but am not real excited about doing it.I have already paid some dollars. As I pay for my time and professionals time, I am deducting it from the $2,000.The private investigator is going to cost me money. Joe, I like having you around because you are like my personal trainer. I think about you and I get the best work out I have in years. I really don't know if I want to settle because I am on mission. My wife says I can't trust you.  Eventually if you don't settle, you are going to have to pay me thousands of dollars to go away. How does it feel, Mr. Bully?? I would LOVE that!

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Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 7:54 PM To: 'BulkBookSales@TheSmallBusinessOwnersManual.com' Subject: TSBOM Bulk Book Sales?subject= 

Joe, hi Mr. Bully! I am searching for other people to contact to let them know about your extortion and dishonest behavior!I saw you were active in a kids baseball league. I found some emails. Should I send them emails about your extortionist behavior, Mr. Bully??? I am going to work out. Thank you for being my personal coach! Jeff

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From: Jeff Brooks [jbrookscpa@gmail.com] Sent: 03/27/2009 8:04 PM To: jkennedy@losangelesquickbookshelp.com Subject: Private Investigator

Mr. Bully Extortionist conman, I am interviewing Private Investigators on Tuesday. I want them to give me a complete report on your lies. I will then have my web site pro set up websites about you. We will publish the findings. We will also send out massive amounts of correspondence to business owners with reference to the P.I.s findings. If I don't get an agreement signed by you at $1K with the language that was in the original agreement by 3 pm Monday, I will know that you want to me to proceed.  Now I am really going to work out. Joe, it is your decision. I am a VERY ethical, honest person but when I get riled up, I will NEVER stop!

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On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 12:42 AM, <jkennedy@losangelesquickbookshelp.com wrote:

Mr. Brooks –   The agreement to settle your portion for delinquent amounts due ANT is $2000.  Do not waste my time with anything less: the amount is absolutely 100% non-negotiable.  Further, ANT now and forthwith rejects the “confidential and privileged information” footer to your email: you do not have the right to unilaterally impose this condition.  ANT reserves all of its rights in this matter.  I trust that Mr. Scholnick is observing your juvenile behavior and is not extending credit to you; obviously he is not going to get paid either.  Again, The agreement to settle your portion for delinquent amounts due ANT is $2000.  Do not waste my time with anything less: the amount is absolutely 100% non-negotiable.

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From: Jeff Brooks [jbrookscpa@gmail.com] Sent: 03/28/2009 2:15 PM To: jkennedy@losangelesquickbookshelp.com

questions@tsbom.com I am sending this website on to the P.I. once I choose one. The deal is off. If you DO ANYTHING TO HURT MY REPUTATION, YOU WILL SHOCK AND AWE. By the way now you should be "Shaking in your boots Mr. BULLY, CONMAN.

Regarding this entire site, the information herein is factual to the best of my knowledge, however my interpretation/judgment of certain persons, situations and events is my opinion.

This information was prepared by and on behalf of:

Joe Kennedy
President
Aix-Nittany Technology, Inc.
12304 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 300
Los Angeles CA 90025
310 207 4080
dba www.LosAngelesQuickbooksHelp.com

Footnotes:

(1) Aix-Nittany Technology, Inc.
12304 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 300
Los Angeles CA 90025
310 207 4080
dba www.LosAngelesQuickbooksHelp.com

(2) Landshapes Partnership LLC
composed of Cynthia Lee and Barry Greenstein (herein, "Landshapes")
2445 Honolulu Ave, Montrose CA 91020
818 249 6900
See also See also www.LandshapesDelinquentBills.com

(3) See also www.LandshapesDelinquentBills.com

(4) In mid-January 2009 Mr. Brooks, rather than pay his bills to mitigate this matter or deal with the issues cited above, apparently determined that the easiest way out was to discontinue the Internet site www.BrooksCPA.net and queries to this location are now forwarded to www.fromebrooks.com, all in my opinion.

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