FIRM LEADERSHIP

Stephen G. Austin, CPA, MBA
Firm Managing Partner
steve.austin@swensonadvisors.com
Ph: + 1-619-237-3400 ext. 104

Steve Austin manages audit, SEC, Sarbanes-Oxley, and business consulting engagements with a focus on technology, manufacturing, service, real estate, social media, and non-profit organizations. He is the author of the book “Rise of the New Ethics Class.” Steve speaks worldwide on governance, Sarbanes-Oxley, and IFRS matters and writes articles published by the AICPA.
Professional Experience
- 1998 – Present: Swenson Advisors, LLP – Firm Managing Partner
- 1996 – 1998: McGladrey & Pullen, LLP – Audit Partner
- 1976 – 1996: Price Waterhouse LLP – Audit Partner
Board of Directors & Audit Committee Chairman*
- Faith Community Church by the Sea – Elder
- Family Heritage Foundation – Board of Directors
- InSoCal CONNECT – Chairman of the Board
- Integra International* – Global/Board of Directors
- Murrieta Genomics, LLC - Board of Advisors
- Oak Valley College - Board of Advisors
- Santa Fe Christian Schools – Audit, Finance and Endowment Committees
- Summit Ministries* – Board of Directors, Audit Committee Chairman
- Swenson Children’s Foundation – Chairman of the Board
- Western Seminary – Treasurer, Chair of the Finance/Audit Committee, Trustee
Thought Leadership & Speaking Engagements
- Accounting Day – 2004 to present
- AICPA National CFO Conference – 2009 to 2012, 2020
- AICPA National Audit Committee Forum – 2010 to 2012
- Author for numerous Journal of Accountancy articles
- CPA Canada Conference for Audit Committees – 2015
- CCH – SOX/IFRS workshop (Shanghai China) – 2010
- Hot Topics Seminar – 2008 to present
- Integra International conferences – 2000 to present
- Lease accounting webinar for Accounting Today - 2019
- Shanghai University of Finance and Economics – IFRS workshop – 2010
- University of Georgia, Institute for Leadership Advancement – 2016
Professional Designations
- Certified Public Accountant – California and Georgia
Education
- University of Georgia – Terry College of Business, MBA
- Bob Jones University