Level One Business and Financial Advisers

Level One Business and Financial Advisers is a boutique firm of accountants and financial advisers based in Wollongong, NSW. The firm was founded in 2004 by Doug Tarrant and Christine Lapkiw, and has served clients for over 20 years. Doug Tarrant is the founder and Principal, with over 30 years of experience advising families, businesses and professionals.

His qualifications include Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) UNSW, Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Certified Financial Planner, Self Managed Superannuation Fund Specialist Adviser (SPAA), Self Managed Superannuation Fund Auditor, Accredited Estate Planning Specialist, AFSL Licensee and Registered Tax Agent. Christine Lapkiw is a founder and Senior Associate with over 25 years of experience advising clients on taxation and superannuation matters, and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. The team comprises 12+ experienced members, most of whom have been with the firm for over 10 years.

Level One provides services across business, taxation and financial advice. The firm sponsors local organisations including Corrimal Netball Club, Illawarra Netball Association, Balgownie Junior Football Club, Balgownie Rangers Football Club and Wollongong City Beach Junior Surf Life Saving Club. Doug Tarrant's clients span industries including Investors; Property and Construction; Medical; Retail and Hospitality; IT and Tourism; Engineering and Contracting.

Level One Business and Financial Advisers in Wollongong handles accounting, taxation, auditing, bookkeeping, business management consulting and superannuation work. One reviewer, a solicitor who has run his own businesses since 1983, engaged the practice to manage his self-managed superannuation fund together with his personal and business tax affairs.

He praises the personalised attention, efficiency and professionalism of Doug Tarrant and the wider team, describing the standard of service as exceeding what he had expected. The other account notes friendly staff and prompt, willing assistance. The office sits on Kembla Street and opens on weekdays from 08:30 to 17:00.