Steve Austin

Steve Austin

CPA, MBA, Firm Managing Partner

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 – Managing Firm 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
  • Global Business Solutions San Diego – Board of Directors
  • Imprimis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. – Board of Directors*
  • InSoCal CONNECT – Chairman
  • Integra International – Board of Directors
  • Reason Why International – Board of Directors
  • Red Flag Group (Hong Kong) – Board of Directors
  • Santa Fe Christian Schools*

Thought Leadership | Speaking Engagements

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

Professional Designations
Certified Public Accountant – California and Georgia

Education
University of Georgia – Terry College of Business, MBA
Bob Jones University

Stephen G. Austin, CPA, MBA
Firm Managing Partner