About Us

Connaughton Miller Smith Inc.
The practice was founded in 1947 by the late Terence Patrick Connaughton after his return from active service in the Second World War. In 1964 Terence was joined by Derek John Miller as Partner and later Alwyn Voyle Smith in 1968.

Since 2016, the Company comprises of 4 Partners, Stephen Charles Smith (Son of Late Alwyn Smith); Darryl Malcolm, Karen Metzger and Elmari Swart as CEO Accounting Services.

Connaughton Miller Smith has an active staff compliment of SAICA and SAIPA members.

Stephen Charles Smith 
Director  
1990-1993 – Articles 
1993 – B.Compt (Hons) at University of South Africa 
1994 – CA (SA) 
1997 – Appointed Partner

Darryl Malcolm 
Director  
1999 – 2001 – Articles 
2002 – B.Compt (Hons) at University of South Africa 
2005 – MComm at North-West University 
2005 – Appointed Partner 
2012 – MPD – BBBEE at University of South Africa

Karen Metzger 
Director  
1998 - 2001 – Articles 
2003 – B.Compt (Hons) at University of South Africa 
2005 – CA (SA) 
2007 – Appointed Partner 

Elmari Swart 
CEO Accounting Services  
2000 – 2003 - Articles 
2002 – B.Comm (Acc) at University of Potchefstroom  
2007 – Appointed CEO of Accounting Services  
2014 – Joined South African Institute of Professional Accountants