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