Chris Downey
Business Advisory Services, Director, Tauranga
A Director of Baker Tilly Staples Rodway since 1999, Chris has earned a reputation for his ability to think laterally, giving him an advantage in meeting the diverse needs of his clients. In his experience as a Chartered Accountant he has gained expertise in management accounting, taxation and financial services for commercial and non-profit clients. He has also worked extensively within the building, development and motor vehicle industries.
He is responsible for the IT and systems sector of the practice, both internally and externally. Along with his experienced IT and systems team Chris applies his signature pragmatic approach to this somewhat challenging role enabling him to cope with the constant technological changes it presents.
Specialist Areas
- Systems and software scoping, development and implementation
- Scoping and developing management reporting mechanisms, including identifying key performance indicators
- Advising on group structures to minimise tax and maximise creditor protection and ownership opportunities
- Management reporting projects to identify and evaluate expansion and growth opportunities
Memberships & Qualifications
- Member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
- BMS
Contact Chris
Tags
Business advisory
Business strategy and owner support
Business structure and succession
Business valuations
Corporate advisory
Financial modelling
International tax
Property & construction
Property and land tax
Tauranga
Tax
Tax & transactions
Tax audits, disputes & rulings
Tax compliance
Tax pooling & Audit shield