Reflecting on this achievement, CEO Duane Rogers said: 

“This year marks an incredible milestone—SW’s 90th anniversary! It’s important to reflect on the people who have been integral to getting us to where we are today. Our firm’s purpose is to build lasting relationships with our clients and people to achieve success. We’re proud to have many long-standing clients who have been with us for over 20 years. Equally, we have numerous partners and staff who have helped shape the firm for 10, 20, 30, and even 40 years, leaving a lasting impact on our journey.” 

Over the past decade, SW has experienced remarkable growth, further cementing its position as a leader in the industry. The firm remains committed to innovation and a client-focused approach that has been the foundation of its success. 

As part of the anniversary celebrations, SW is continuing with its market campaign: “Australia’s Best Kept Accounting Secret”, highlighting the firm’s deep industry expertise, client-first approach, and strong presence in the market. Alongside this, the “Discover endless possibilities“ employee branding campaign will showcase the breadth of career opportunities at SW, reinforcing our commitment to developing and supporting our people. 

To celebrate this milestone, SW has planned a series of events throughout the year, bringing together employees, clients, and stakeholders to honour the firm’s legacy. A special 90-year anniversary graphic will also feature across official communications and materials. 

“Looking ahead, we are excited about the future and our continued journey of growth and success,” Rogers added. “Thank you for being a valued part of our history and our future. Here’s to celebrating 90 years of success and many more ahead!” 

For more information about SW’s history and upcoming celebrations, visit Celebrating 90 Years of SW – A legacy of growth & innovation

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Effective 1 July 2023, Janelle McPhee and Laura Toscano will join as partners, followed by respected tax partner, Paul Hum, in mid-July. These new partners will serve clients both domestically and internationally, further expanding SW’s reach and expertise.

Mr. Duane Rogers, CEO of SW, conveyed his congratulations to the three new partners, underscoring how their appointments symbolise the firm’s continued growth, success, and unwavering commitment to supporting its talented professionals in realising their career aspirations. “The increasing demand for exceptional talent in serving our clients positions us favourably to promote our exceptional professionals,” remarked Mr. Rogers.

With the addition of these experienced individuals, SW’s partnership now boasts a strong team of 41 partners strategically located across Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth. Mr. Rogers emphasised the firm’s steadfast dedication to nurturing aspiring leaders within the firm, providing them with opportunities to develop important skills that drive both clients and the firm’s success.

SW Accountants & Advisors eagerly anticipates the continued outstanding contributions of Janelle, Laura to their clients, and looks forward to welcoming Paul. Their appointment not only marks an exciting new chapter in their careers but also reinforces the firm’s unwavering commitment to opening doors of opportunity and consistently delivering quality outcomes for both its talented professionals and valued clients.

Janelle McPhee has been promoted to Partner. Janelle has been with SW for seven years and has 25 years’ experience delivering tax and accounting services along with CFO outsourcing and payroll services for large complex clients.

Janelle heads up the Business Private Client & Advisory (BPCA) Outsourcing and Payroll offering and is also a member of the Praxity Global Alliance outsourcing working group. Janelle partners with her clients to deliver accurate, timely and valuable information to assist with decisions in real time and to remain compliant. Janelle delivers webinars regarding Casualised Workforce and Superannuation changes, and has written several alerts on Working from Home Claims, Payroll Tax Mental Health & Wellbeing Levy, Super Stapling and STP Phase 2.

Laura Toscano has been appointed as a Partner. Laura has been with SW in the Internal Audit and Risk Advisory team with the Assurance & Advisory Division for over seven years and has over 14 years’ experience. Laura works across multiple industries and markets, servicing clients in financial services, education, government and public and private sector clients. Laura presents for clients, at industry conferences and for webinars on topics that includes risk management and Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF).

Paul Hum joins us with 15 years of specialist experience across a range of employment tax and payroll related obligations. He started his career with KPMG in employment taxes and has experience in the mid-tier where he was technical lead for employment taxes for Pitcher Partners for four years. He also spearheaded KPMG’s move into employment tax data analytics and technology related offerings. Paul comes to us having led some of the largest and most high-profile superannuation and payroll remediation programs in Australia.

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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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