Darren Wilson — Partner · Fordham Group

Darren Wilson commenced his Chartered Accounting career with leading International Chartered Accounting Firm, Grant Thornton. Darren gained over 10 years of valuable experience with Grant Thornton, and was promoted to Senior Manager in the Business Advisory and Taxation Division. On a day to day basis, Darren spent substantial time helping clients grow their businesses, facilitate business plans, protect assets, legitimately minimise tax liabilities and ultimately help clients exit their business.

In addition to his 10 years experience with Grant Thornton, he has spent the last 11 years of his career as a Partner of Perpetual Limited’s specialist Accounting, Tax and Consulting Division - the Fordham Group. Perpetual is one of Australia’s largest and most trusted diversified wealth management firms.

For over two decades, Darren has been providing Business Advisory, Accounting, Taxation, Asset Protection and Strategic Planning solutions to privately owned enterprises.

He has a Master of Taxation degree and is chairperson of Perpetual and Fordham’s Tax Excellence Group.

Darren is successful in his work in a broad range of industries including retail, wholesale, professional services and property development. He develops close relationships with his clients and also assists with estate planning, business acquisition and business divestment.

Darren has managed sales of business, matrimonial disputes and ATO audits whilst ensuring a successful outcome for clients. His passion lies in providing leading edge taxation and business advice while ensuring the growth and protection of his clients’ wealth.

Aside from his Master of Taxation degree from the University of Melbourne, Darren also completed the CA Program with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and New Zealand, and is a Fellow of the Tax Institute of Australia.

Specialities: With more than two decades of experience in the accounting profession, Darren’s core specialties lie in the areas of:

• Taxation and Structuring - Business Planning - Business Advisory • Succession Planning - Training and Presenting - Estate Planning • Superannuation • Valuations, acquisitions, and disposals of Businesses • Retirement Planning