About Us

Our Business
Key Personnel

Our Business
Clarkson Williams Partners has operated as accountants and taxation specialists in Canberra since 1975. To ensure that we could provide a full financial service to our clients, financial planning was added to our services in 1994.

Over a number of years, the firm has developed from a largely tax compliance based business into a service based practice offering a diverse range of financial services to business and individual clients.

Key Personnel

Paul Clarkson
Paul commenced with the firm in 1986 and progressed through to Partner in 1993. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from the University of Canberra and has been a Registered Tax Agent since 1995. Paul is currently a Fellow of the National Tax & Accountants' Association and holds a Practising Certificate. He is also an Authorised Representative of Count Wealth Accountants.

Michael Williams
Michael commenced with the firm in 1998 and became partner in 2002. He has extensive experience in accounting in both the public and private sectors. Michael holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the Australian National University and is a Registered Tax Agent and Fellow of the National Tax & Accountants’ Association. Michael is also an Authorised Representative of Count Wealth Accountants.

Ruth Jordan
Ruth joined the firm as an accountant in July 2000 after many years experience in bookkeeping and banking. She obtained an Advanced Diploma in Business Accounting in 1998 and completed her Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting through the University of Canberra in 2001. Ruth is a Member of the National Institute of Accountants and is our MYOB specialist.

Maree Richards
Maree joined the firm in November 2002 after completing her Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Bachelor of Applied Economics degrees at the University of Canberra. Maree has a strong background in the retail industry. Maree completed the CPA program in July 2008 and is a member of CPA Australia.

Lauren Hayter
Lauren joined the firm in December 2003, after several years experience in the both the hospitality and newspaper publishing industries. Lauren holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree (with majors in Accounting and Management) from the Australian National University. Lauren completed the CPA program in July 2008 and is a member of CPA Australia.