Daley & Co Chartered Accountants

Ever since the Daley journey began in 1965 with David Daley at the helm, the traditional culture and quality of service has remained. Since then, David Daley and the Partners that have followed have invested in our people, our clients and our service offering.

We have invested in our people, nurturing and mentoring them from the ground up, as experts in their fields. We surround our people with like-minded professionals who leverage their knowledge from one another to offer the best solutions for our clients. We only invite Partners to join the firm whom align with our culture. In doing so we have a healthy staff retention and a content workforce.

We have invested in our clients. We take the time to listen, advise, educate and tailor solutions that achieve the best result for the individual needs of our clients. In doing so, we have healthy client retention and an on-going flow of word-of-mouth referrals of like-minded clients.

And we have invested in our service offering. Since the beginning of the Accounting firm over 60 years ago, three more key services have been added. Finance, Financial Planning and Self-Managed Super have been added to the suite of services offered by Daley. The next phase of the Daley story will be the introduction of digital platforms, designed to enhance our service offerings, but ensuring that our focus on client service remains centrepiece to the Daley’s business model. There will be a fine balance of digital and the personal approach, so that all clients right across the technology spectrum receive the same quality of service that we are known for.

Our Purpose 

Daley exist to deliver guidance and clarity that enables individuals and organisations to confidently see, own and unlock their financial and commercial potential. 

Our Values

At Daley we are passionate about our core values which underpin how we work with our clients; our team and our suppliers. We are:  

• Accountable
  • We take personal accountability for our actions and results
• Committed to Excellence
  • We strive to deliver the highest quality and value possible through simple easy and relevant solutions
• Dedicated to inspiring Trust
  • We are committed to earning our client’s trust and building long-lasting relationships 
• Act with Integrity and Respect
  • We demonstrate a commitment to integrity and ethics
• Show Care and Empathy
  • We “put ourselves in others’ shoes” so we understand their perspective and situations

Our Team

Andrew Stephenson, Partner

Appointed as a partner in 1999, Andrew commenced his career pathway with Daley more than 25 years ago. As a trainee, he attended the University of Wollongong studying commerce part-time while he established himself in the field of accounting. Upon completing his degree, he commenced further studies, becoming a member of Chartered Accountants ANZ and completing an advanced diploma in taxation.

Across his portfolio he specialises in corporate, trust and individual taxation, business structuring and planning, and superannuation strategies. Bringing his clients a personalised and efficient service, always problem solving and working confidentially with clients of all levels.

In his spare time, Andrew is a dedicated family man raising three kids in Wollongong where he himself grew up. With a zest for life, he and his wife continue to share great family adventures in Australia and overseas. He’s a keen outdoors guy, loves hiking, skiing, mountain biking and surfing amongst other active pursuits. He has a love of motorbikes and can’t start the day without a good double espresso.

Brendan Jones, Partner

Brendan became a partner of Daley & Co in 2006. Like many of the other partners Brendan started his career with the firm as part of a traineeship programme. Since 1996 Brendan has provided a broad range of services and advice to his clients.

Brendan has worked in all areas of accounting, including income tax compliance, audit and assurance, and medium to large business advisory services. Brendan has gained an exposure to a broad range of clientele, requiring advice in areas of FBT, salary sacrificing, income tax and tax structures. Brendan currently services a wide portfolio of clients including transport/haulage companies, trade unions, government funded organisation, and medical professionals.

Brendan has a very strong knowledge in computer systems and networks including software systems such as MYOB, QuickBooks and Attaché. For more than a decade Brendan has adopted a proactive approach to serving his clients. He has the ability to provide detailed advice, adding value to a client`s business operation in plain English.

Enzo Frino, Partner

Enzo has been with the firm since 1980 and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and a Registered Tax Agent. Now principally based in the Kent Street Sydney office, he has a broad range of experience in tax, business services and the self- managed superannuation arena. Enzo has assisted many clients achieve prosperity using tax effective structures and planning. His aim is to achieve optimal outcomes for clients with a view to successful wealth creation measures to fulfill aspirations during the work cycle and in retirement.

Outside of work Enzo enjoys family and friends and keenly follows all sports. He actively participates in activities including bike riding and golf. Enzo and his wife are keen travellers and have travelled many parts of the world to enjoy the scenic, cultural and culinary delights of the world.

Enzo is a good listener and will always aim to achieve the best outcomes for his clients.

Amanda Mellor, Director

Amanda joined our office as a trainee accountant in 2014, whilst working at Daley she completed her Bachelor of Commerce at UOW and was admitted as a member of the Chartered Accountants ANZ. Amanda is part of our Business Services team and has experience in assisting clients with an array of matters including Income Tax, GST, CGT, FBT and payroll tax.

Outside of the office, Amanda loves to travel and is often found playing team sports like Oz tag, teaching dance or at the beach with her friends.

Chetna Vallabh, Director

Chetna joined Daley in 2017. She qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2009 and immigrated to Australia in 2014. Chetna has worked in external audit throughout her career with more than 12 years’ experience in the Industry. Chetna ranked 67th in the top 100 nationally when writing her honours exams majoring in accounting and audit.

Chetna’s inspiration is her three beautiful daughters. She loves baking, making savouries and eating lots of chocolate. Chetna misses bunny chows from Durban, South Africa.

Ivan Gow, Director

Ivan was dux of Epping Boys High, back in 1965. He went onto UNSW to study Commerce on a Commonwealth Scholarship and was asked to read honours in both Economics and Accounting. He chose accounting, graduating with a B Com (Hons). He went to work in his father’s accounting practice whilst lecturing part-time and achieving his Masters whilst also studying part- time.

He joined his father and brother as a partner in D R Gow & Co on 1 July 1971. The firm performed some audits but mainly accounting and taxation work with advice in those areas primarily to small business. Ivan’s father retired in 1980, while Ivan and his brother and continued the practice which they subsequently sold to Daley & Co on 1 July 2014. Ivan continues to look after his portfolio of clients.

Although Ivan has 50 years of experience advising, accounting and attending to tax matters he stays current by regularly attending seminars and reading journals.

A devout Christian, he has long been very involved with his local church and various other Christian organisations – twice National President of one of those organisations. His wife, Sandra, died in 2005 but he has a daughter, son and six grandchildren. He holds a private pilot’s licence but has now given up flying. His main outlets are his family, the various Christian organisations he is involved with and, whilst not addicted, cappuccinos.

Address: Level 10, level 7/189 Kent Street, Sydney NSW, Australia

Phone: +61 2 8236 8177
FAX: +61 2 8236 8120

Address: 115 Kembla St, Wollongong NSW, Australia

Phone: +61 2 4229 6477
FAX: +61 2 4229 5720

Address: Suite 12, 295 Bong Bong Street, Bowral NSW, Australia

Phone: +61 2 4862 1082
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