Ashley Mc Donald
About Ashley Mc Donald
Ashley McDonald is a Tax Manager with extensive experience in tax law and taxation. She has worked at KPMG and currently serves in the same role at Clio, having earned her advanced degrees from the University of Washington and a Bachelor of Commerce from The University of Calgary.
Work at Clio
Ashley McDonald has been serving as a Tax Manager at Clio, a cloud-based legal technology company, since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing tax compliance and strategy. Her expertise in tax law and taxation supports Clio's operations in Canada, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and optimizing tax positions.
Previous Experience at KPMG
Before joining Clio, Ashley McDonald worked at KPMG in the Cayman Islands as a Tax Manager from 2019 to 2021. In this position, she managed tax-related matters for clients in a diverse range of industries. Prior to her time in the Cayman Islands, she spent six years at KPMG Canada as a US Tax Manager from 2013 to 2019, where she focused on US tax compliance and advisory services.
Education and Expertise
Ashley McDonald holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Tax Law/Taxation from the University of Washington, which she completed from 2012 to 2013. She also earned a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from the same institution between 2009 and 2012. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting and Finance from The University of Calgary, providing her with a solid foundation in both legal and financial principles.
Background
Ashley McDonald has a strong background in tax management and legal education. Her career began with a focus on accounting and finance, which she studied at The University of Calgary. This educational background laid the groundwork for her subsequent studies in law and taxation at the University of Washington, where she developed specialized knowledge in tax law.