Partners:                Aaron Clark | Janette King | Anthony Krause | Clarissa Chiang

CKG Partners previously known as BKR Walker Wayland Brisbane and Clark & Associates was established in 1976 by Aaron Clark.

From the beginning, the firm's future was based on the development of mutually beneficial and long term relationships with clients. This led to referrals and further expansion, with a managed program of new client acquisitions contributing to controlled growth.

Today, CKG Partners is a multi partner firm of Chartered Accountants who provide expert advice in:
  • Management services
  • Taxation
  • Accounting
  • Audits and Assurance
  • Valuations
  • Compliance
  • Superannuation
  • Financial Planning
  • Migration

However, the Firm's commitment to a premium level of personal and professional service continues beyond these traditional areas.

In partnership with, and to the benefit of their clients, CKG Partners also seeks innovative solutions to business challenges, strives to maximise opportunity and applies sound business principles and judgement to minimise risk.

To achieve this, the partners and staff continually update their professional knowledge and skills and employ the latest technology.

Highly specialised advice, guidance and litigation support is available from the partners and senior staff who ensure that they are always accessible to their clients.


Meet the CKG Partners



Aaron Clark
Partner
Aaron commenced as a sole practitioner approximately 30 years ago and is currently the firm's audit partner.

In 1985 he formed a partnership which grew to include four partners prior to joining the BKR Walker Wayland group in 1997.

Following changes to the partnership structure the firm changed it's name to CKG Partners on October 1, 2003.

Aaron specialises in:
  • Delivering well-balanced business advice to a wide range of clients
  • Business planning and auditing for small and medium sized businesses

As a service provider, Aaron is conscious of the significance of good interpersonal relationships with his clients and the importance of mutual trust and respect. He insists on:
  • Remaining accessible to his clients
  • Delivering an energetic level of service
  • Providing assistance to achieve a balance of growth and quality of life from business activities

Professional Qualifications / Appointments
  • Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants
  • Fellow of the Australian Society of Certified Practicing Accountants
  • Accredited Financial Planning Specialist
  • Registered Company Auditor

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Janette King
Partner
Graduating from the University of Queensland in 1988, Janette joined the firm in 1989 as a graduate accountant.

She became a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in 1992 and was then appointed a partner in 2003.

During the past 15 years with the practice Janette has been involved with an extensive range of clients comprising small to medium-sized businesses, professional people to multi-million dollar companies.

It is this broad experience which has allowed Janette to become well versed in all facets of taxation and business advice.

Janette's industry knowledge has allowed her to:
  • Work closely with a number of her clients to establish Self Managed Superannuation Funds
  • Provide audit services to companies and government-funded bodies

As a contact for many long-term clients of the practice, Janette is aware of the need to maintain trusting customer relationships and to be available for clients.

She attempts to maintain balance between business and personal activities in order to remain interested in all facets of life.

Academic Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Commerce, University of Queensland
Professional Qualifications / Appointments
  • Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
  • Registered Tax Agent
  • Registered Company Auditor

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Anthony Krause
Partner
Anthony graduated from the University of Queensland in 1980 and joined one of the major international accounting firms as a graduate. But after traveling and living overseas for three years he returned to Brisbane in 1987.

It was here he:
  • Joined Price Waterhouse in their Corporate Taxation Section
  • Became a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants
  • Commenced his own practice in 1992, gaining vast experience in assisting clients in all areas of small business and taxation

In order to provide a better range of services to clients, Anthony joined the BKR Walker Wayland Brisbane practice in October 1999 and continues that association today with CKG Partners.

Academic Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Commerce, University of Queensland
Professional Qualifications / Appointments
  • Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
  • Registered Tax Agent

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Clarissa Chiang
Partner
After graduating in 1986, Clarissa joined James Hardy Limited as an Assistant Financial Controller before moving to Horwath & Horwath (a medium-sized Chartered Accounting firm) as a Graduate Accountant in 1989 where she gained experience in a wide range of accounting areas.

Ready for her next challenge, she commenced practice as a sole practitioner in 1993 then joined BKR Walker Wayland as a Partner in 1996 - bringing with her a new area of expertise for the firm in the Asian Business Services Division.

Speaking fluent English, Mandarin and Cantonese, Clarissa has extensive experience in the area of business migration and has assisted many Asian clients with:
  • Tax planning
  • Consulting
  • Investment advice
  • Accounting
  • Business management

Academic Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Commerce, University of Queensland, Australia
  • Graduate Diploma in Commercial Computing, Queensland University of Technology, Australia
Professional Qualifications / Appointments
  • Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants
  • Fellow of Taxation Institute of Australia
  • Affiliate Member of Financial Planning Association of Australia
  • Registered Tax Agent
  • Qualified Justice of the Peace
  • Vice President of Chinese Business & Professional Association of Queensland
  • Member of Hong Kong Business & Professional Association of Queensland

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