We don’t really go in for marketing. Ever since our tax and accounting practice started out in 2008 as Prouse Family Accountants Joondalup, we’ve grown through word of mouth. And today, as Focus, the continuity of care and personal attention our accountants provide still set us apart.
Our team in Joondalup.
More than tax advisers and accountants, we’re advisers.
Why is it personal for our accountants?
As accountants, we have a broad range of tax and accounting experience, but we all share the same down-to-earth values. We all value building personal relationships with our diverse portfolio of clients.
That’s why we joined Prouse Family Accountants Joondalup in the first place, instead of one of the big national accounting brands. And it’s why, in 2018, we decided to buy the Prouse Joondalup business for ourselves.
A small tax and accounting team, big on practical advice, personal service and value.
Meet our team.
Whether you’re an individual looking to simplify tax-time, or a business owner keen to streamline your business, we get it. And we’re constantly updating our tax, accounting and financial management knowledge and services to make your life easier. In plain English. On your terms.
Tracey Macdonald
Chartered Accountant
Tracey is a Chartered Accountant and has an Honours Bachelor of Accounting Science Degree. Tracey is also a Registered Tax Agent & a Fellow of the National Tax Agents Association Ltd (NTAA) in Australia.
Tracey joined the team in June 2009 after moving to Australia from Zimbabwe and has been an integral and valued member of Focus Accountants ever since. Having worked in public practice for many years, Tracey’s experience is vast; working for Ernst & Young for twenty years and going on to operate her own accounting & taxation business.
Tracey has a wealth of experience including accounting and taxation for individuals and small businesses. Tracey also is a fountain of knowledge regarding Self-Managed Superannuation Funds.
Clair Lockwood
Degree in Commerce majoring in Accounting
Originally from England, Clair moved to Australia in 2006 where she embarked on her accounting journey by enrolling in Central TAFE and completing a Cert III through to Advanced Diploma in Accounting.
Excelling with a flair for numbers, Clair began working for RSM Bird Cameron part-time in their Business Solutions Ezi-Tax department while completing her degree in Commerce majoring in Accounting at Curtin University. After graduation, Clair became full-time with RSM Bird Cameron for a further 2 years before joining Focus Accountants in 2013.
Clair is driven by a passion for helping small and medium business owners, educating them in accounting practices and sometimes-complicated tax legislation. Clair strives to provide her expertise in easy to follow terms to assist every business owner to understand the numbers to drive their businesses successes.
Alan Edwards
30 years experience
Alan has been a member of the Focus Accountants team for the past five years and has many valued clients within his portfolio. Alan has over thirty years of experience working for ASX listed and private companies; so you’re in very safe hands.
Management accounting has been Alan’s specialty, assisting companies here in Australia and overseas for the majority of his professional career. Alan prides himself on helping small and medium business owners feel in complete control of their personal and business finances. For your peace of mind and assurance, Alan is also a member of the National Tax and Accountants’ Association Ltd (NTAA).
Geordan Duffy
Tax Accountant
While Geordan is the newest member of our Accounting team – he joined us in 2024 from Taxpro Australia – he has proven accounting, tax and bookkeeping experience. His qualifications include a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, a Diploma in Accounting and an Advanced Diploma in Accounting, and he’s currently working towards his Bachelor of Accounting degree.
Geordan provides bookkeeping support and manages individual tax returns with a view to preparing business tax returns in the future. He enjoys working closely with both new and existing clients to familiarise himself with their individual circumstances and build lasting professional relationships.
Melanie
Client Liaison & Office Administration
With over 20 years in client and office management, Melanie has a Certificate III in Business (Office Administration), a Certificate IV in Business and a wealth of financial services experience. She joined us in 2021 with an impressive working knowledge of financial and business planning, and since then has developed an equally deep understanding of the tax and accounting world.
From being your first point of contact in reception to managing our back-office processes and systems, Melanie is a pivotal member of the Focus team. Her advanced administration and organisational skills, combined with her business, financial and accounting knowledge, are vital in ensuring our clients and accountants receive the timely support they need.
If you’ve got a question or need help, ask Melanie. She’ll have the answer (or find it for you).
Check out our services.
We’re your one-stop tax, accounting, personal finance and business advice shop.
Get to know us.
Find out how – and why – we went from being Prouse Family Accountants Joondalup to Focus.
Book a consultation.
Arrange a time to discuss your tax and accounting needs with Tracey, Clair or Alan.
