Released on: November 21, 2007, 7:32 am

Press Release Author: Russell Bedford International

Industry: Financial

Press Release Summary: Saward Dawson Chartered Accountants becomes Melbourne member
of global audit and consulting network, Russell Bedford International.


Press Release Body: Saward Dawson, a Melbourne firm of Chartered Accountants, has
joined the Russell Bedford International network of independent practices, adding to
the group\'s existing offices in Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Canberra and Darwin.

With origins traceable back to the 1960s, the present firm commenced when Bruce
Saward joined forces with a sole practitioner in 1981. The firm took on the name
Saward Dawson in 1999.

There are now four partners, all of whom are Chartered Accountants with prior
employment with Big-5 or mid-tier firms. Bruce Saward\'s areas of specialty include
forecasting and strategic planning, auditing, business consulting, corporate
reconstructions and business information systems. Cliff Dawson came to the firm in
1984 and has extensive experience in audit and business services, taxation,
superannuation and retirement planning. Cliff leads the Financial Planning Services
team. Peter Shields commenced with the firm in 1999. He has extensive experience
in audit and consulting services and is head of the Audit and Corporate Services
team. Tim Flowers began with Saward Dawson in 1999. He has a primary focus in the
Audit and Corporate Services team but is also involved in the Financial Planning
team.

With a team of more than 50 people, the partners are supported by a dedicated and
experienced group of managers and accountants.

Saward Dawson offers an extensive range of services including audit, tax
consultancy, business advisory and compliance services and financial planning. The
firm is a recognised specialist in the not-for-profit sector. It has substantial
skills in taxation consulting (especially Capital Gains Tax and GST) and great depth
in business services and associated consulting (business structuring, strategic
planning, etc.).

Commenting on his firm\'s decision to join Russell Bedford International, Bruce
Saward explained: \"We are excited about the opportunities that the Russell Bedford
network presents to us, our clients and our staff. The network provides us with
global referral partners that we can trust. Business today is increasingly taking
place on a global scale and being able to service a client\'s needs throughout the
world is crucial for accountants who want to grow with their clients. Of course,
Saward Dawson is also looking forward to providing services in Melbourne to clients
of other Russell Bedford firms.\"

Bruce added, \"Through short-term exchanges with other member firms, Russell Bedford
International will enable us to offer staff the chance to see more of the world and
gain some great life and professional experience. And, at the same time, we will
retain our links with them.\"

Russell Bedford\'s network in the Asia-Pacific region has been growing quickly. In
addition to the Australian locations, it is currently represented in Singapore,
Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Tokyo, Seoul, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Guangzhou. The group is
now seeking to take on suitably qualified firms in South Australia, Tasmania and New
Zealand, with a view to further strengthening the regional network in Australasia.

For further information, contact Bruce Saward on +61 3 9894 2500. Alternatively,
visit the websites at www.youraccountant.com.au and www.russellbedford.com .

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