Boots and all

We like to think that Saward Dawson stands out from other accounting firms. Some time ago, we sat down and tried to capture the essential things that define Saward Dawson.

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Boots and all

When we sat down and set about capturing the essential things that define Saward Dawson, the following themes became apparent:

Different

Expertise

Innovative solutions

Community

Team

We then set about trying to present them visually and with a bit of help, we settled on a boots theme; each word depicted by a style of footwear. Some people will make the connection and others will interpret them differently but they have already become a talking point.

Our new brochure (see the online version) displays the boots theme. It might be different from what you might expect from an accountant’s brochure, but already many people have told us that it is innovative and thought provoking. The initial comments have been very positive.

At the same time, we have released our new website. Visitors will notice that we have adopted Australian landscapes as the banner graphics. People often comment about the magnificent landscapes photographs displayed on our office walls.

The site will continue to be updated with the latest information and it now includes a comprehensive search facility.

Around the firm

We are pleased to announce that Saward Dawson has joined Russell Bedford International (RBI), a closely-connected global network of independent accounting and business consultancy firms in key locations around the world. (Read more)

We have been busy recruiting for next year. Always keen to support accounting students as they progress through uni, we will have two new cadets working about 20 hours per week and another student who has completed 2 full years at uni working a full-time co-op year with us.

Christmas office closure

Our office will close on Friday 21 December and will reopen on Wednesday 2 January.

Disclaimer: This publication has been prepared on the basis of information available at the date of preparation. The information is general in nature and is not to be taken as substitute for specific professional advice. We recommend that our advice be sought on specific issues prior to acting on transactions affected.