Winners revealed for Australian Accounting Awards 2026

Click here to view the full list of winners.

Australian satirist, comedian, writer, and actor Mark Humphries assumed emcee duties and provided entertainment and laughter throughout the evening. 

Accountants Daily managing editor Jerome Doraisamy congratulated the winners of this year's awards. 

“The 13th instalment of the Australian Accounting Awards has showcased the exceptional talent and contributions of top accounting professionals and firms across Australia, particularly in a trying climate,” he said.

“At this critical juncture – politically, economically, and technologically – good client service delivery and innovative business approaches have never been more essential. The finalists and winners in the room tonight are demonstrative of the professionalism and dedication of practitioners right across the country.”

“On behalf of Accountants Daily, it has been our pleasure and privilege to toast your achievements,” Doraisamy said.

The Australian Accounting Awards 2026 recognise the leading tax professionals and firms driving the accounting profession to new heights.

For more than a decade, this unparalleled awards program spotlights leading professionals across the accounting profession, celebrating the sector's most senior ranks as well as its rising stars.

Many accounting professionals and businesses have capitalised on the awards program to strengthen their position in the profession by elevating their personal brand and unlocking new career opportunities.

The awards ceremony also provided a rare opportunity for accounting professionals to network with profession leaders, colleagues, and peers. 

Click here to see the full list of this year’s winners.

For more information about the awards program, click here.