FIRM LEADERSHIP

Stephen G. Austin, CPA, MBA

Firm Managing Partner

steve.austin@swensonadvisors.com
Ph: + 1-619-237-3400 ext. 104

Steve is a Certified Public Accountant in the states of California and Georgia. Steve manages audit, SEC, Sarbanes-Oxley, and business consulting engagements with a focus on technology, manufacturing, service, real estate, lease accounting, and non-profit organizations. He is the author of the book Rise of the New Ethics Class and he also co-authored 6 articles on lease accounting in the Journal of Accountancy. Steve speaks worldwide on governance, Sarbanes-Oxley, and IFRS matters and writes articles published by the AICPA. Prior to joining Swenson Advisors, Steve held Partner positions with McGladrey & Pullen, LLP and Price Waterhouse, LLP. Steve earned a BS in Accounting and Finance from Bob Jones University and an MBA from the University of Georgia, Terry College of Business. Steve serves on numerous community boards including Integra International, Family Heritage Foundation, Brandman University and InSoCal CONNECT. Steve sits on over 10 non-profit boards and audit committees including Santa Fe Christian School, Summit Ministries, and Integra International®.

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
• San Diego Christian College – Chairman of the Board
• 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

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