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*

• Brandman University - Regent
• Faith Community Church by the Sea – Elder
• Family Heritage Foundation – Board of Directors
• Imprimis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* – Board of Directors
• InSoCal CONNECT – Chairman of the Board
• Integra International* – Global/Regional Board of Directors
• Reason Why International – Board of Directors
• Red Flag Group (Hong Kong)* – Board of Directors
• Santa Fe Christian Schools – Audit, Finance and Endowment Committees
• Summit Ministries* – Chairman of the Board
• Swenson Children’s Foundation – Chairman of the Board

Thought Leadership | Speaking Engagements

• Accounting Day – 2004 to present
• AICPA National CFO Conference – 2009 to 2012
• AICPA National Audit Committee Forum – 2010 to 2012
• 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
• 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

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