Experience

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  Modoras Financial Performance Solutions

  • Sydney, Australia

  • Director - Modoras Downes Barrington

    • Jan 2018 - Present
    • Sydney, Australia

    David is the Director of Modoras Downes Barrington and is proud of his almost 40 years of experience working alongside individual and business clients alike. His expertise extends far beyond accounting to areas such as business growth, auditing, tax planning, governance, directorships, company secretarial services and wealth management across a broad spectrum of industries and individuals.David’s personal philosophy is to apply all his knowledge and many years of broad experience to every client, taking them to financial possibilities beyond their expectation. Dedicated to making THE difference to each life, his approach is to look at every facet of a client’s current situation in order to provide an optimum long-term financial solution. He ensures that every client is educated about how strategies are selected and more importantly, why they are recommended. He derives inspiration from seeing his clients experience the peace of mind that comes with advice from an experienced financial professional.David has been awarded the prestigious “Meritorious Service Award” by CAANZ for his services to the profession.When not helping businesses thrive and people achieve their financial goals, David can be found with his family, travelling or sailing on Sydney Harbour or offshore.

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  See Beyond Borders Foundation

  • Australia

  • Director

    • 2009 - Present
    • Australia

    Not for profit organisation

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  Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

  • Australia
  • Accounting
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Fellow Member

    • 1981 - Present

  • Public Practice Advisory Committee Chair

    • 2014 - 2017

  • NSW appointee for Public Practice Advisory Committee

    • 2011 - 2014

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  Downes Barrington Northside

  • North Sydney

  • Principal

    • 1982 - 2018
    • North Sydney

    As Principal of Downes Barrington Northside, I help businesses and individuals achieve financial success.I am passionate about helping people achieve their financial goals, run better business and have better lives. Through our chartered accountancy practice I provide: SMB consulting and advice, taxation, auditing and assurance, due diligence, accounting and bookkeeping, and trust fund management services. Downes Barrington Financial is our financial planning business - through this I provide: wealth creation, personal insurance and protection, tax effective estate planning, debt reduction, superannuation, and self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) services.

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  Decante This

  • Adviser

    • 2000 - 2013

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  Shore Old Boy's Union

  • Hon. Treasurer

    • 1999 - 2010

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  Peoplebank

  • Australia

  • Director & Chair of Audit & Risk Commitee

    • 1999 - 2009
    • Australia

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  Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

  • Professional Development Committee - Member

    • 1991 - 1996

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  Shell

  • QLD Stocks Manager

    • 1978 - 1980

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  KPMG Australia

  • Auditing and Assurance

    • 1976 - 1978