Duane Rogers, CEO of SW, expressed his enthusiasm about this strategic move: “We are incredibly proud to welcome such a talented and experienced team to our Sydney office. With their deep expertise in professional practice and their reputation as trusted advisors, KSW will significantly enhance our service offerings in the region. Their commitment to supporting their people’s career growth and expanding their service portfolio perfectly aligns with our goals as we continue to strengthen our position in Sydney.” 

Under the leadership of Managing Partner Michael Goodrick, and supported by fellow partners Kamal Thakkar and Quang Tat, Darren O’Malley and Ben Barter, KSW’s team of 30+ professionals will be integrated into SW, expanding our Sydney presence to over 100 dedicated staff. With more than 50 years of experience in the Sydney market, KSW brings with it a well-established reputation for delivering comprehensive accounting, auditing, tax, and business advisory services across key industries such as professional and financial services, manufacturing, software and technology, start ups, construction and maintenance, storage, advertising and media, mining, retailers and property. 

Michael Goodrick, Managing Partner of KSW, commented, “The culture we’ve cultivated at KSW has been the result of decades of hard work and commitment. We’re excited to join a firm like SW, whose values and culture align with ours. Their focus on building lasting relationships with both clients and people is something we’ve always stood by, and we are confident that this partnership will allow us to continue to support the needs of our clients while offering exceptional career pathways for our team.” 

This addition to the SW team is a testament to the firm’s ongoing commitment to supporting the growth and development of its people. The integration of KSW’s team will further bolster SW’s core divisions, including Business and Private Clients and Assurance and Advisory services, providing additional resources to meet the evolving needs of our clients. 

“We are focused on creating career pathways for our people and expanding our services to meet the growing demands of our clients,” said Michael Goodrick. “This partnership will empower us to deliver even more comprehensive solutions, including audit, corporate finance, and specialist tax services, while ensuring that our team has access to a broad range of professional growth opportunities.” 

Michael Goodrick added, “We are excited to join a firm with a clear growth strategy, supported by a culture rooted in values and a strong commitment to client service. This opportunity will allow us to better serve our clients and expand our professional reach, both nationally and internationally.” 

The expansion into Sydney follows the addition of key partners, including Greg Will from Armstrong Dawson in 2022 and Vanessa Priest and Kirsty McDonnell in 2024. This continued growth enhances SW’s ability to deliver high-quality services across a range of sectors and solidifies its reputation as an employer of choice in the accounting and advisory industry. 

At SW, we believe our ability to attract high-calibre talent speaks to our strong values, culture, and commitment to growth. As we move forward, we remain dedicated to building a workplace where individuals can thrive and build meaningful careers while contributing to the long-term success of our clients. 

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“We are very proud to attract such a talented and experienced partner in the Sydney market. Greg has worked in professional practice for over 20 years and is a trusted advisor to business and a well-regarded authority on private business issues, regularly commentating in national and local press on how to increase business value,” said Mr Duane Rogers, CEO of SW.

Greg and his team of ten will bolster the well-established base of service offerings in this market for SW.

“He has successfully proven he is able to build and grow practices, particularly in the private client service space. He will be a great addition to our Business Private Client Advisory division, ably leading our growth aspirations in Sydney,” he said. 

“I am thrilled to join a firm with a clear growth agenda, underpinned by strong values and a culture that offers outstanding client service. My team, both in Australia and abroad are excited for a successful future with a full-service national firm with a strong international footprint. Joining SW will support our client’s broader needs in audit, corporate finance and specialist tax services,” said Mr Greg Will.

“We believe that the firm’s ability to attract quality talent and high calibre candidates speaks to our values, our culture and our focus on people and growth,” said Mr Rogers.

Led by Greg, the Armstrong Dawson 100% owned subsidiary International Accounting Solutions (INTAS) will also add to SWs capability in this specialised area. INTAS specialises in establishing and managing Australian operations for overseas organisations, providing business advisory and virtual CFO services to a broad range of clients, including not-for-profits, start-ups, and established SME’s.

Following the recent announcement of the Walker Wayland WA team also joining SW, this addition further enhances the Sydney capability in areas where the market will require support in these changing economic times.

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Current Walker Wayland Perth Managing Director, John Dorazio and fellow Directors Richard Gregson and Iggy Moro, and their teams are integral to the expansion of SW’s Perth presence, launched last May.

“We are excited to expand our national footprint and grow our presence in Western Australia. It is a key market in which many of our clients are established and they require on-the-ground support. As such, we are thrilled to have this talented team join our firm,” said Mr Duane Rogers, CEO of SW.

“The team brings strong local market standing, a clear focus on a client-first approach and a team hungry for growth. We believe our cultures and values are well aligned, which further sets the stage for our national growth strategy,” said Rogers.

John Dorazio has led the Walker Wayland WA team for six years, and will continue to act in a leadership position based in Perth following the move.

“We are proud to become part of such a dynamic national firm. SW has a reputation for delivering excellent client service and has been very supportive of its people through the global pandemic. With our aligned cultures and combined talent this will provide expanded services for our clients and great career opportunities for our people,” he said.

“Having been part of a federated model, we believe the future of the Perth market will be well supported by joining a truly national firm committed to building scale in key industry sectors and market segments,” said Mr Dorazio.

Walker Wayland WA is known for its expertise in supporting start-up businesses and those wanting to grow or sell. It has a leading-edge reputation in providing financial services and chartered accounting support in several key industries, including franchising, health, and real estate.

“We believe we can add great value to SW clients in Western Australia, while joining SW will provide us with additional resources to support the increasing needs of our clients looking to expand or do business across the country or globally,” said Mr Dorazio.

SW has consistently ranked as a Finalist in the Beaton Client Choice Awards since 2018 as Best Accounting & Consulting Firm (revenue category $50m – $200m), Most Innovative firm and Best CX Firm, and is ranked in the AFR Top 100 Accounting Firms at #22 in 2021 with a turnover of $60m.

Said Mr Rogers: “We have unique service capabilities and we are strategically positioned to deliver these domestically and internationally. WA is a key market for some of Australia’s most important industries, so we believe this expansion will support the foundation required for our long-term growth and provide a stronger national presence for our clients and our people.”

With office locations in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, this move will see SW grow to 38 partners and 300 people, with support for its core industry segments in energy and resources, education, financial services, property and infrastructure, agribusiness and tourism and hospitality.      

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