Andrew brings over thirty years’ experience advising clients on M&A and capital raising deals, having worked with ASX-listed companies, multinationals, private businesses, private equity funds, and other financial investors.

Duane Rogers, CEO of SW said “We are thrilled to welcome Andrew to our Sydney Corporate Finance team. His depth of experience and proven track record in deal advisory and client service will be invaluable as we continue to grow our presence in Sydney and deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. Andrew’s commitment to excellence and his collaborative approach perfectly align with SW’s values and our vision for the future.”

Andrew’s career spans senior roles at PKF Corporate Finance, Deloitte, Pepper Money, Sabre Group, and KPMG in Sydney and London. He is recognised for his expertise in financial due diligence, lead advisory, and valuation services across industries including real estate, financial services, transport, mining, energy, manufacturing, and consumer products.

“I’m excited to be joining SW’s Corporate Finance team to help SW continue its strong growth and outstanding track record of delivering high quality services to its clients. I’m very impressed by the consistently high calibre of SW’s partners and staff and am really looking forward to identifying opportunities for SW’s clients and the clients and people that I have worked with over the past thirty years,” said Andrew Jones.

This appointment reflects SW’s ongoing commitment to expanding our capabilities and supporting our clients’ ambitions in the Sydney market and beyond.

Media inquiries 

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Andrew provides financial due diligence and lead advisory services to clients that are undertaking M&A, divestment and capital raising deals. He has significant experience providing financial due diligence, lead advisory, and valuation services and draws on this experience in each of these areas to provide well rounded and considered advice to his clients.

Over a career spanning 36 years, Andrew has worked across a wide range of industries including real estate, financial services, transport and logistics, mining, energy and natural resources, manufacturing, industrial products and services, and consumer products and services.

Prior to joining SW, Andrew was a partner at PKF Corporate Finance for ten years and Deloitte Corporate Finance for seven years prior to that. Andrew held senior management roles at Pepper Money and Sabre Group following a 13-year career at KPMG in Sydney and London.

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

Welcome to SW, a hidden gem in the world of accounting,
where relationships meet technical know-how around every corner.

Our major brand awareness campaign, launched in October 2023, is designed to help you understand more about our purpose, our culture and what we offer to both our clients and our people. Over the years, we have had both clients and staff describe us as a ‘best kept secret’. We see this as a testament to the long-standing relationships we have built with many of our clients, that has extended over decades and even generations, and highlights the trust they place in us.

Businesses evolve all the time, and at SW Accountants & Advisors we are no different. We have been operating in Australia since 1935 and during that time, the original partner group has changed names and even international networks, all in an effort to provide greater value to our clients, and opportunities for our team members. In 2021 we globally rebranded from ShineWing to SW – yet another nod to support the global aspirations of the network.

As an Australian-owned and operated business, we have grown to 400 people, located across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. With 45 partners, we are a fully-integrated firm that was ranked #22 in the 2025 AFR Top 100 Firms; of all accounting ‘national’ practices that are financially integrated we are ranked 9th.

Worldwide in the SW International network, we have over 600 partners in 103 offices operating across 23 countries and regions.

Did you know?

Proudly, we have a range of specialist services that is not typical of a firm our size! In addition to Tax, Audit & Advisory services, we also provide:

– Corporate Finance
– Transfer Pricing
– R&D & Government Incentives
– Payroll Advisory
– Probity
– Debt advisory
– China opportunities
– Digital Cloud Solutions
– CFO advisory
– Audit litigation
– IFRS Advisory
– Complete Tax Solutions software (FBT)

Our ‘secret destination’ site is your passport to exploring the horizon of experience, outcomes and impact.
From tax, to audit and specialised advisory services, get ready to embark on a journey with a firm that has values that underpin a great culture.

Nestled in the heart of four Australian CBDs, SW is an accounting and advisory firm with 400+ people
servicing large well known brands in Australia and overseas. A national firm with no borders.

 

Why are you a secret?!

You might be wondering why you haven’t heard of us before. The answer is simple: we’ve been quietly and diligently working behind the scenes, focusing on growth and expansion into new markets and locations while continuing to serve our established clients with dedication. While we have deep roots in Melbourne, our partners recognised the need to support clients venturing into Asia and those coming to Australia.

To better align with our global mission, we’ve undergone a transformation and are now known as SW. Perhaps you’ve known us by our previous names, Moore Stephens or ShineWing. We felt now was the right time to tell our story.

Discover the difference of partnering with SW, where you’re not just another client but a valued member of our family.

 

Considering a career with Australia’s best kept accounting secret? Find out more.

 

 

 

 

Range of specialist services that you don’t usually find in a firm our size

Corporate Finance, Transfer Pricing, R&D/GI, Payroll Advisory, Probity, Debt advisory, China opportunities, Digital Cloud Solutions, CFO advisory, Audit litigation, IFRS Advisory  

Independent Client Choice Award Finalist for six consecutive years, including Best CX out of 217 professional service firms

Unique set of values that define its culture: Own It, Love your Work, Share the Load, Open Doors & Embrace the Ride

Access to Asia and China with unparalleled bilingual capability

Our care for our people | EVP

Industry focus | focus on sectors that have strongest trade with Asia

Size allows us to respond quickly to resolving technical issues

Our International Network | 13^th largest in APAC region and #20 worldwide (International Accounting Bulletin)

Voluntary Modern Slavery Statement and focus on Sustainable Development Goals

 

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On 18 October 2022, SW’s Danny Armstrong sat down with CEOs Ruslan Kogan, Founder and CEO Kogan.com (ASX:KGN), Guy Carvalho, Co-Founder & CEO IBoA a member of Novatti Group (ASX:NOV) and Kurt Hansen, CEO Tesserent (ASX:TNT) to explore what digital transformation has meant for their businesses.

It was a candid, informative and interesting conversation. We invite you to take a look.

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He assists businesses and their owners with developing business strategies and creating long term strategic value by advising on commercial taxation, accounting and structuring needs to manage business and personal risk. He specialises in providing a roadmap for growth by addressing the needs of businesses (and their owners) throughout the business’s lifecycle, including business and succession planning.

His experience in business advisory, audit, tax, corporate finance and management consulting both in Australia and abroad allow him to provide a wide range of pragmatic and commercial business advice to his clients, acknowledging him as a truly trusted business advisor.

His background spans every facet of the advisory and accounting industry. Partner within first and second tier professional service firms, Principal of his own firm, senior positions in boutique firms and member of international taskforces.

He consults to all leading industries in both the public and private sector.

He commentates in national and local press on increasing business value and appeared regularly on Foxtel’s Business channel as an authority on private business issues.

Greg is a Partner of SW Audit and a Director of SW Accountants & Advisors Pty Ltd.

Greg Will interview @ Ticker News | How Australian small businesses performed post-COVID

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Corporate advisory services

We leverage our deep industry knowledge, extensive international and domestic networks, strong technical capabilities and time-tested processes to help our clients with corporate transactions including:

• mergers and acquisitions
• business sale and divestments
• debt and equity capital raisings
• project finance
• joint ventures
• cross border transactions.

As your lead advisors, we project manage the transaction for you from – origination to completion – liaising with your other advisors as well as potential investors or acquisition targets.

Our team also provides strategic review and advisory services helping you prepare for a corporate transaction including:

• strategic reviews
• feasibility assessments
• financial modelling
• business case preparation
• sale readiness
• transaction readiness
• pre-deal valuations.

Transaction support

Whether you are looking to acquire / divest a business or raising capital you need independent advisors that can provide unbiased advice and help you understand and mitigate transaction risks. As your financial advisor, we offer a “safe pair of hands” that provide carefully considered and commercially relevant advice.   Our team offers the following services to help you navigate through some of the most complex transactions:

• acquisition due diligence
• vendor due diligence  
• financial model review
• investigating accountant reports for Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)
• IPO project management.

Valuation advisory services

Valuations are often complex with a wide range of legal, technical and pragmatic commercial considerations.

Our highly experienced team values businesses, intangible assets, derivatives and other financial assets for M&A transactions, financial reporting, tax compliance, and litigation purposes.

Our valuations methodologies are cutting edge and compliant with internationally recognised theory and practice. While theory is important, the cornerstone of our approach is demonstrating sound commercial acumen. 

Our team has extensive experience in delivering independent valuation assessments to assist clients in diverse range of matters including: 

• independent expert report on corporate transaction pursuant to Corporation Act and ASX Listing Rules
• business combinations, impairment testing, share based payments and fair value measurement for financial reporting
• business restructures
• implementation of employee share / option plans
• tax consolidation, tax compliance and stamp duty assessments
• shareholder disputes
• family law matters
• business sales & mergers
• public company takeovers
• related party transactions
• capital raisings.

Vikas Nahar and Philip Rundell are Authorised Representatives of ShineWing Securities Pty Ltd trading as SW Securities.

Australian Financial Services No 509026

Aurora Place, Level 7, 88 Phillip Street Sydney NSW 2000 

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For the fifth year, we deliver an interactive 5-part seminar series to aspiring and emerging leaders in the Property Fund Management sector, with direct access to leading industry experts and their experience, strategic industry insights and pitfalls, and key issues ranging from structuring, debt and equity through to legal and compliance.

Facilitated by our property funds specialists, featuring content developed alongside industry, each session features practical working considerations and discussions with market leaders.

In 2021, we are delivering this course online, nationally.

Who should attend?

• Emerging leaders in property fund management
• Professionals involved in the property funds industry
• Property developers looking to move into funds management

Benefits

• Learn how to protect your business & personal assets
• Different approaches to structuring a product
• Identifying methods to raise debt and equity capital
• Market trends in the different asset classes
• Tax issues arising from different structures
• Effective exit strategies for your investors
• How has COVID changed the landscape

Series details

Cost (ex GST)

• $500 per person for the series

• $1,000 group booking for up to 3 people 

Timing

4.00 – 6.00pm on Tuesdays mid-month, minimising disruption to your day, week and month.

Series information

1  Fundamentals for Success /1    16 March

A brief overview of the series structure before hearing first-hand from industry specialists the key lessons they’ve learnt, what challenged them the most, what worked, what didn’t and tips on building the right team.

2  Fundamentals for Success /2    20 April

How do you separate your business fund from your personal assets? Learn how to protect yourself, your funds and the appropriate ownership structures recommended to protect your investment and maximise your return.

3  Fund Structuring    18 May

You may have a plan, but do you know which fund structure will give you the best competitive advantage? The industry experts will talk you through the fund structure matrix which covers local and international equity, fee structure and more.

4  Debt & Equity    15 June

Everything you need to consider and what to avoid in modern-day financing. Identify both the traditional and alternative methods for obtaining funding, how to strike a deal with the banks and how best to raise your debt and equity.

5  Legal, Regulatory & Compliance    13 July

Ensuring your i’s are dotted and t’s are crossed are important for the property funds management industry. Our experts will talk you through the documentation and practical application involved in your fund set-up and provide tips on avoiding common pit-falls to ensure you stay compliant.

Series experts

Each session features experienced experts:

Industry associations

Our significant involvement in the industry provides us with an expert level of knowledge across the business, tax and accounting issues that impact the sector.

We take pride in being at the forefront of reforms, whether legislative or administrative, and we are actively involved with key industry bodies.

We have a long and close relationship with the Property Funds Association of Australia, and we are actively involved in various Committees with the Property Council of Australia.

We are also regularly involved in consultative processes, making submissions to Treasury and the ATO.

A complete service solution for property fund leaders

We are recognised as specialists and trusted advisors to the funds management industry. We provide a range of tailored services to our listed and unlisted property fund clients, including:

Contact us

If you have any queries or would like more information, please contact the Marketing team via marketing@sw-au.com.

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