As SW continues to grow in size and complexity, this recognition reinforces the firm’s ability to maintain high‑quality client outcomes while operating across a broader and more competitive market.

In the 2026 awards, SW has been named a finalist in three highly competitive categories:

• Best Accounting & Consulting Services Firm ($30-$100m revenue)
• Best Provider to Financial & Insurance Services (>$30m revenue)
• Most Trusted Firm: Accounting & Consulting Services (>$30m revenue)

The Beaton Client Choice Awards are based entirely on independent research and direct client feedback, providing an objective measure of client experience, trust, and service delivery.

A client of SW shared the following feedback as part of the research process: “The team is knowledgeable, responsive, and always goes the extra mile to support our business. They offer clear advice, meet deadlines, and genuinely care about getting the best outcomes for us.”

CEO Duane Rogers said the recognition reflects the firm’s ability to scale while maintaining disciplined service delivery: “This recognition matters because it reflects the culture we’ve built at SW and the strength of the relationships we have with our clients. As the firm continues to grow, it reinforces that trust, quality advice and putting clients first remain central to how we operate — and underpins our ambition to keep raising the bar.”

Dr George Beaton, Executive Chairman of Beaton, congratulated SW on its achievement, saying:
“SW’s result reflects consistent, client‑focused behaviours that underpin strong performing firms. Recognition driven by direct client feedback is particularly meaningful, as it reflects trust built over time and a sustained commitment to service, relationships and outcomes.”

Now in its 22nd year, the Beaton Client Choice Awards are the only multi‑profession awards judged entirely by clients. In 2026, more than 14,500 clients provided feedback on over 220 professional services firms across Australia and New Zealand.

Each year, Beaton Research + Consulting conducts a comprehensive market study of senior decision‑makers and service users, capturing up to 190 data points per respondent to assess client experience, trust, and performance.

SW congratulates all finalists and winners and acknowledges Beaton’s role in advancing client experience standards across the profession.

Media contact:

 Amanda Lee  | Chief Marketing Officer 
alee@sw-au.com  | M: +61 430 322 306  

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Prosple is a graduate careers and education technology platform connecting students, universities and employers. The awards are the result of a Prosple survey of thousands of students across the country.

Duane Rogers, the CEO of SW, announces the firm’s latest achievements.  

“I am thrilled to share that we have been recognised as a Top Graduate Employer for 2023 by Prosple” he says, “This is a fantastic accomplishment for all the teams involved, and we couldn’t be prouder.” 

Rogers also revealed that SW has been voted Number 1 in Accounting and Advisory for three categories  

1. Best hiring process 

2. Best work hours 

3. Best offices  

“These accolades are a true testament to the hard work and dedication of our teams,” he says. “Our culture and environment at SW are second to none, and it’s fantastic to see our people recognise that. We undertook a significant renovation in three of our offices during COVID, focusing on how we can support people in a hybrid work environment. We have also made great investments, not only the aesthetics and layout of our offices, but also the technology, ensuring we can deliver outstanding service for our clients and work together collaboratively no matter where we are based.” 

SW is committed to providing the best experience for its employees, having recently launched its Employee Value Proposition, which focuses on Balance, Growth and Connection.  

“At SW, we strive to achieve a balanced lifestyle where people look forward to coming to work every day,” he shares. “We want our employees to feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.” 

SW has now opened doors to our graduate and vacationer applications for 2024. 

“This is an exciting time for us, and we can’t wait to welcome the next generation of talent to our team,” he says. “If you know someone who might be interested in registering as a graduate for 2024, please encourage them to apply. We’re looking forward to hearing from them. 

Join our team

If you’re interested in joining our team and opening doors to a fantastic career, then please visit our Careers page.

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AAGE is a platform that represents organisations that recruit and develop Australian Graduates and the voting is done by graduates that have spent up to a year working with these companies.

Duane Rogers, CEO of SW said, “We are honoured to be voted number 42, alongside many well-known Australian and global brand names. The AAGE survey spans corporate Australia, not just the accounting and advisory profession, so to rank alongside these organisations is a testament to our approach in ensuring we are constantly asking, and understanding, what it is people are looking for in their graduate experience, and then working to ensure our teams are set up to succeed.”

At SW, we believe in opening doors to our graduates with the best possible start to their careers. Our Graduates create their own pathways and immediately get exposure to assisting clients across a range of markets and industries. This recognition showcases the strength of our values and the core of our culture.

Says Mr Rogers, “A big thank you to all our team members, including our graduates for their hard work, dedication and adding value to our culture and firm.”

Join our team

If you’re interested in joining our team and opening doors to a fantastic career, then please visit our Careers page.

Interested in registering as a graduate for 2024?

You can also keep an eye out for our updates through LinkedIn or for further details can be found on our Careers page for graduates.

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•    Top 10 Most Popular Accounting, Professional Services, and Consulting Employer Award 
•    The Most Popular Internship Employers Award – Small 
•    Top 100 list of Most Popular Graduate Employers

Grad Connection is the largest recruitment platform and one of the most effective careers resources of university talent in Australia, voted by graduates themselves.

Duane Rogers, CEO of SW says: “We are proud to have been recognised as a top employer in our industry, and we remain committed to providing exceptional opportunities for our team members to grow and succeed. I would like to acknowledge all our team members, including our interns and graduates for their hard work, dedication and adding value to our culture and firm. These awards are a testament to our strong values,  and culture, and commitment to developing careers with our firm.”

Join our team

If you’re interested in joining our team and opening doors to a fantastic career, then please visit our Careers page.

Interested in registering as a graduate for 2024?

You can also keep an eye out for our updates through LinkedIn or for further details can be found on our Careers page.

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Click here to discover why SW is Australia's best kept accounting secret

• About us
• Our people
• Culture & community
• Policies & compliance

As an independent, national firm with a strong presence across Melbourne, Sydney Perth and Brisbane, SW offers a wide range of accounting and business advisory services. With 45 Partners and over 400 staff, we are committed to delivering exceptional value to our clients. We are proud to be ranked as the 22nd largest firm by revenue in the 2025 AFR Top 100 Accounting Firms and the 9th largest national practice in Australia.

At SW, we believe in building real relationships and connectivity, both locally and globally. As a member of the SW International network , we provide integrated global services to our clients. Our international headquarters are located in Hong Kong, and our member firms offer assurance, business advisory, corporate finance, and tax consulting services. Additionally, we are a member of the Praxity Alliance, which enables us to leverage our combined global footprint and connections in 120 countries across the USA, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East.

Our purpose

Build lasting relationships with our clients and people to achieve shared success.

Building lasting relationships for our clients and people to achieve shared success is a purpose that is built on the foundation of growth, collaboration, helping others, solving problems and supporting opportunities.

It requires a commitment to continuous growth and improvement. This involves learning from past experiences and constantly seeking new opportunities to enhance our skills, knowledge, and capabilities.

 

We are invested in our relationships, getting to know our people and clients and their needs, and working together to achieve shared success.

 

Building lasting relationships creates opportunities for growth, learning, and development. By prioritising these opportunities, we can help our clients and people to achieve their goals and unlock their full potential.

 

We take pride in helping each other to be successful. By being proactive and attentive to the needs of our clients and people, we identify opportunities to offer assistance, advice, or resources that can help them achieve their goals. We enjoy working as a team unit to overcome complex and challenging issues for our clients.

 

We are committed to building lasting relationships based on our values of ownership, resilience, passion, collaboration, and inclusivity. We believe that by working together with our clients and people, we can achieve shared success and make a positive difference in the world.

 

Committed to creating value for both our people and our clients, working collaboratively to identify opportunities for growth, innovation and having a positive impact.

 

Collaboration also fosters a sense of shared ownership and accountability, which we know can strengthen relationships and promote long-term success.

Our values

We are a values led firm with these values embedded into our everyday behaviour and language and are unique to our people. They also reflect the manner in which we work with each other and our clients.

Own it

We help our clients by showing spirit, giving our opinion, and being accountable for delivering what we say we will do. We work with clients that believe in themselves and that are prepared to have a go and speak their truth.

Share the Load

We work together as a team to solve problems and provide great client support. We work with clients that see us as part

of their team; building relationships and creating opportunities. We take away the stresses and complexities that you face. We can act as a second set of eyes to your key strategic priorities as a trusted partner.

Open Doors

We make and take opportunities for our clients to grow. We have a diverse, flexible and approachable style that fosters innovation.

Through our international network, our teams assist clients in opening doors to new frontiers. We think outside the box to make opportunities real. We work with diverse clients and embrace difference across the globe.

Embrace the Ride

If you’re going to look at expanding, growing or diversifying, then our team understands there will be challenges. Along your journey there will also be successes and we will be there to celebrate with you. We see our relationship as a long term investment that will create opportunities for future growth and success.

Love your Work

Our clients are at the heart of all we do. Relationships make all the difference. Our teams thrive on being able to help a client achieve their best. We love what we do, that’s why we look to take the lead and deliver results.

Value Awards

Each quarter our people can nominate their peers as a Value Leader for exemplifying the firm values in their interactions with each other and clients.

Awards

Our commitment to providing exceptional service to our clients and fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees has been recognised through numerous awards. For nine consecutive years, we have been honoured to be a finalist in several categories for the well-respected Asia Pacific independent awards: Beaton Client Choice Awards; reflecting the feedback and appreciation of our clients. 

In addition, our internship and graduate programs have been recognised as award-winning for five years running, reflecting our commitment to developing and supporting the next generation of professionals in our field. These awards are a testament to our dedication to excellence, both in serving our clients and in cultivating a supportive and rewarding workplace culture.

 

Beaton Client Choice Awards

Winner

• Best Provider to Financial & Insurance Services | 2025

Finalist

• Best Provider to Financial & Insurance Services | 2026
• Best Accounting Firm $30-100m | 2018 – 2026
• Most Trusted Accounting Firm | 2025 – 2026
• Most Innovative Firm | 2020 – 2022, 2025
• Best Provider to Government & Community | 2025
• Best CX Firm, Accounting & Consulting | 2022 – 2024

Top Graduate and Intern programs

Listed in the Prosple top 100 in 2023-2026 | #11 in Accounting & Advisory (2026)

 

 

Top Workplaces for Graduate & interns for Hiring Process | Offices (#7 overall & #1 in Accounting) | Work-life Balance

 

 

GradConnection & AFR Top 100 Graduate Employers | #3 internship employer (small program, 2025) | #6 in Accounting, Professional Services and Consulting (2025) | #26 overall (2025)

Listed in the top 100 in 2018 – 2020, 2022 – 2025

 

 

AAGE Top Graduate Employer | 2017, 2019 – 2026 | #3 in Accounting and Professional Services (medium program, 2026) | #5 across all industries (medium program, 2026)

AAGE Top 10 Intern Program | 2017 – 2020, 2024

Our history

SW Accountants & Advisors has been operating in Australia since 1935.

SW, formerly known as Moore Stephens Melbourne, has a rich history of delivering exceptional service to Australian businesses. With origins dating back to 1935 as Hughes Fincher, we have built a reputation for our commitment to quality and the success of our clients. Our long-standing relationships with many of our clients, extending over decades and even generations, are a testament to the trust they place in us.

 

On February 1, 2015, Moore Stephens Melbourne rebranded as ShineWing Australia, and in May 2021, we further evolved our brand to become SW. Our rebranding reflects our ongoing commitment to growth and innovation, as we continue to provide exceptional service to our clients across Australia and beyond. As a national firm with a global network, we are well-positioned to deliver comprehensive accounting and business advisory services to clients of all sizes and across all industries.

International network

SW International

SW International is a global network of independent accounting and consulting firms, with over 11,000 people, including 600+ partners, in more than 103 offices across 23 regions, connecting and collaborating to take care of your needs locally, nationally, and internationally.

 

In 2024, SW International generated approximately USD 736m in revenue. According to the World Survey 2025 published by the International Accounting Bulletin, the network is ranked 23 globally by fee income and 20 by total headcount among the top 30 accounting networks.

 

SW International currently has member firms located in 23 regions, including Australia, Chile, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Macau, Mainland China, Malaysia, Pakistan, Republic of Guinea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the UAE, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam.

 

Well-positioned in the Asia-Pacific region, further expansion is occurring across Europe, North America, Africa, Middle East and Latino America. With the progressive expansion, SW International was selected as the winner for the category “Rising Star Network” for the International Accounting Bulletin (IAB) Awards 2015.

 

Praxity Global Alliance

SW is a member of Praxity Alliance, a global alliance of independent accountancy, tax, and business consulting firms that have a presence in 120 countries. So, whatever or wherever your growth ambitions may be, we can help connect you to opportunity.

• Praxity is an award-winning alliance of global independent accountancy, tax and business consulting firms with 817 global member offices
• Praxity is the world’s largest alliance of independent accounting firms and is ranked 1st in the International Accounting Bulletin (IAB) League Table of international accounting networks and associations
• Operating in 120 countries across the world, Praxity has a strong presence throughout the USA, Asia-Pacific, Africa and The Middle East regions
• With access to a pool of more than 71,000 professional and independent minds worldwide, Praxity has the ability to quickly source the very best experts to meet the needs of businesses on a global scale.

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