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Our story began in 1952 when Alexander and Spencer founded the firm with their very first client, Village Cinemas. What started as a partnership built on trust and ambition quickly grew into a thriving practice, with offices in both Melbourne’s CBD and Boronia.

By 1990, the firm had grown so strong that the two offices amicably went their separate ways, each continuing to serve their communities with distinction. In 1995, the Boronia partners, Sam Rotberg and Charles Slowo, carried the practice into its next chapter by relocating to Camberwell, laying the foundation for the Alexander Spencer you know today.

Through every chapter of our journey, one thing has remained constant: our focus is growth for our clients, our people, and our firm, putting clients first and delivering lasting impact. That unwavering commitment is what underpins the awards and recognition we’ve proudly earned along the way.

Our Awards Reflect a Legacy of Growth

Recognition and Global Connections

Our awards speak volumes; they tell the story of how we’ve grown through innovation, client trust, and industry recognition. From being honoured as Accounting Firm of the Year to being chosen directly by clients for exceptional service, consistently ranked among Australia’s top firms, and celebrated globally as Abacus Worldwide Firm of the Year, these achievements reflect why we do what we do: putting clients first and delivering lasting impact.

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Australian Financial Review

Consistently ranked among the Australian Financial Review’s Top Accounting Firms, recognising our growth, innovation, and unwavering commitment to client success.

Named one of the AFR Top 70 firms in 2020, showcasing our dedication to delivering lasting value for Australian businesses and individuals.

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Named one of the AFR Top 77 firms in 2021, showcasing our dedication to delivering lasting value for Australian businesses and individuals.

Named one of the AFR Top 89 firms in 2022, showcasing our dedication to delivering lasting value for Australian businesses and individuals.

Named one of the AFR Top 87 firms in 2023, showcasing our dedication to delivering lasting value for Australian businesses and individuals.

Named one of the AFR Top 83 firms in 2024, showcasing our dedication to delivering lasting value for Australian businesses and individuals.

Fee Synergy

The Fee Synergy Accounting Firm of the Year Award recognises our excellence in innovation, client service, and operational performance.

Recognised as the 2017 Fee Synergy Accounting Firm of the Year, a testament to our people-first approach and results-driven strategies.

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Client Choice Award

The Client Choice Awards are unique in that winners are chosen directly by clients, recognising our commitment to delivering exceptional service, quality, and value.

Honoured with the Client Choice Awards 2021, celebrating our dedication to exceptional customer experiences.

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As an independent member of Abacus Worldwide, we were honoured with the Firm of the Year 2024 Award, recognising our excellence in client service, global collaboration, and innovation across the community.