David Williamson

David R. Williamson, CPA - Partner

Post, Smythe, Lutz and Ziel of Plymouth LLP

Plymouth, Michigan

Email: david@pslz.com

Professional Experience

      Over thirty one years of diversified accounting and auditing experience  Became partner in the firm in 1986.  Have extensive experience in local government accounting, auditing and management consulting over the past twenty years. 

Serve as partner in charge of the following engagements:

  • Plymouth District Library

  • Pinckney Community Public Library

  • City of Plymouth

  • City of Clawson

  • City of Milan

  • Barton Hills Village

  • Dexter Township

  • Charter Township of Ypsilanti

  • Pittsfield Charter Township

  • Freedom Township

  • LaGrange Township

  • Consulting/Management Advisory Services:

  • Worked directly with Standard and Poors to remove Township from "credit watch".

  • Provided expert witness testimony on property tax civil lawsuit (multi-million dollar lawsuit).

  • Developed operating and maintenance and capital budgets for Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds.

  • Assistance with preparation of annual budget for Township (total budget over $20,000,000).

  • Developed accounting systems for two new governmental entities.

  • Assisted District Court with implementation of new bond/escrow accounting system.

  • Developed project budgets for capital projects and special assessment funds.

  • Conducted Survey of Municipal Golf Courses in the Southeastern Michigan area.  Reported results of survey (with comparison to the  Township's course) to Township Board.

  • Seminar leader for Michigan Township Association conferences and seminars.

  • Prepares monthly Financial Forum article for Michigan Township Association magazine.

 Education

  •       A. A. Schoolcraft College - Livonia

  •       B.B.A. University of Michigan - Dearborn - Major:  Accounting

  •       Certified Public Accountant - State of Michigan, Certificate #12382

Professional/Business Memberships and Organizations

  •       American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

  •       Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants

  •       Associate Member Michigan Municipal Finance Officers Association