Darren S. Barkas

Corporate Officer/Principal at CPA Australia Ltd.

Finance

Commercial Services

Network origin in Darren S. Barkas first degree

Entity	Entity type	Industry
Governance Institute of Australia Ltd. Governance Institute of Australia Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Governance Institute of Australia Ltd. provides education, support, and networking opportunities for directors, Australian company secretaries, governance advisers, and risk managers. The private company is based in Sydney, Australia. Megan Motto has been the CEO of the company since 2019. 543	Private Company	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	543
CPA Australia Ltd. CPA Australia Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CPA Australia Ltd. is an Australian company that has been operating since 1954 and provides education, training, technical support, and advocacy services in the accounting profession. The private company is based in Southbank, Australia and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong. The company engages with governments, regulators, and industries to advocate for policies that stimulate sustainable economic growth. With over 166,000 members working in 100 countries and regions, CPA Australia is one of the world's largest accounting bodies. It was founded in 1886 by Andrew Lyell, Arthur Cleveland, Benjamin Doughty Smith, Thomas Brentnall, John McAlister Howden, Charles Morell Holmes, William Crellin, and Edward Langton. Andrew Paul Hunter has been the CEO of the company since 2018. 345	Private Company	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	345
Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators (AU) 99	Non-Profit Organization		99

Chart of Companies connected to the second degree

Multi-company connection

Companies connected to Darren S. Barkas via their personal network

Company	Sector	Related people	Main position
Australian Institute of Co. Directors Australian Institute of Co. Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Australian Institute of Co. Directors is a non-profit organization that provides leadership on director issues. It offers governance education, director development, and advocacy. The organization was founded in January 1, 1990 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Susan Park Chen Chik Ong Darren Gordon Martin F. Warwick Susan Symmons Alec Pismiris Simon Pordage Blair Sergeant Anne Hayes Shannon Coates Mark Clements Stephen Pearce Dean Taylor Andrew Crawford Horne Joe Fekete Karen Logan Terrence Arthur Larkan Bradley Phillip Boyle Fiona van Wyk Melissa Chapman Shannon Robinson Elissa Hansen Rachel Rees Debra Fullarton Graham R. Boyce Madhukar Bhalla Debra Kay Anderson Helen Wild	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Secretary
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia		Susan Park Kevin R. Shirlaw Michael Paul McWilliams Shane Lyndon Cranswick Scott Mison Michael J. Clarke Ian G. Veitch Evan Elstein Rachel Rees Debra Fullarton Tsun Sum Tong	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
Malaysian Institute of Accountants Malaysian Institute of Accountants Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Malaysian Institute of Accountants develops, supports and enhances the integrity, status and interests of the profession in Malaysia. It offers educational services to the members. The company is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.	College/University	Sen Onn Seah Shahreen bin Othman Thiam Fatt Seow Siew Kai Tee Guan Pian Tee Kean Teong Lee Cheong Liang Hong Swee Guan Tang Yin Shiew Tong	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
The University of Western Australia	College/University	Susan Park Chen Chik Ong Alec Pismiris Shane Lyndon Cranswick Mark Clements Matthew Foy Young Jeng Chu Joo Wan Wong	Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree
Curtin University	College/University	Susan Symmons Sen Onn Seah Blair Sergeant Shannon Coates Karen Logan Johnson Chua	Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree
The University of New South Wales	College/University	Susan Symmons Michael J. Clarke Andrew Whitten Hok Kai Cheng Koon Lian Ho Yee Shuen Wong	Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree
Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants operates under the professional accountant’s ordinance and works in the public interest. It offers CPA qualification programme and promulgating financial reporting, auditing and ethical standards in Hong Kong. The company was founded on January 1, 1973 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Ka Ho Lui Hok Kai Cheng Chun Fai Siew Yee Shuen Wong Tsun Sum Tong	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand is an association for chartered accountants that provides accounting services. The non-profit company is based in Auckland, New Zealand.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Susan Park Dean Taylor Jennifer Pilcher Evan Elstein Chun Fai Siew	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
Financial Services Institute of Australasia	College/University	Shane Lyndon Cranswick Karen Logan Matthew Foy Yee Shuen Wong	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Secretary Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
Murdoch University	College/University	Chen Chik Ong Shannon Coates Bradley Phillip Boyle Melissa Chapman	Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree
JOHNS LYNG GROUP LIMITED	Engineering & Construction	Sophie Karzis Shannon Coates Hasaka Martin Lisa Dadswell	General Counsel Corporate Secretary Corporate Secretary Corporate Secretary
Monash University Monash University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Monash University operates as a public research university. It specializes in higher education, global engagement, postgraduate courses, undergraduate study, and PhD research. The company was founded on March 1961 and is headquartered in Clayton, Australia.	College/University	Sophie Karzis Lee Francis Horobin Ka Ho Lui Chee Yong Tan	Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree
The Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants The Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA) is a professional accounting body that has been developing the accounting profession in Malaysia for over five decades. The private company is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. MICPA was formerly known as the Malaysian Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) and has been involved in the setting of accounting standards, including playing a technical advisory role for Malaysian regulatory bodies. MICPA has more than 3,200 members and over 500 registered candidates. The institute offers professional examinations and candidates will qualify for two professional memberships - Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Accountant (CA). MICPA's annual report provides detailed financial and operational information, and the institute also offers internship opportunities and sponsorships for candidates interested in pursuing the MICPA x CA ANZ qualifying programme. The MICPA student microsite aims to help interested students understand the world of accounting and the benefits of pursuing an accounting programme. Novie Tajuddin has been the CEO of the Malaysian company since 2018.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Thiam Fatt Seow Guan Pian Tee Kean Teong Lee Swee Guan Tang	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
WHISPIR	Packaged Software	Sophie Karzis Jennifer Pilcher Hasaka Martin	Corporate Secretary Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Secretary
The Chartered Governance Institute The Chartered Governance Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chartered Governance Institute provides governance and compliance services. The company was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1891 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Peter Turnbull Hok Kai Cheng Tsun Sum Tong	President Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
University of South Australia	College/University	Michael Paul McWilliams Chun Fai Siew Cheong Liang Hong	Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (Hong Kong) PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (Hong Kong) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Ltd., PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is a company based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The Chinese company specializes in providing services to help businesses achieve their tax objectives and strategically move forward. The company's focus is on building trust in society and solving important problems, and they work closely with clients to ensure they are ready to take advantage of new opportunities for growth.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Ka Ho Lui Hok Kai Cheng Yee Shuen Wong	Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Corporate Officer/Principal
ARROW MINERALS LIMITED	Precious Metals	Chen Chik Ong Matthew Foy Melissa Chapman	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Secretary
Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia		Guan Pian Tee Swee Guan Tang Yin Shiew Tong	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
NEW WORLD RESOURCES LIMITED	Other Metals/Minerals	Blair Sergeant Scott Mison Shannon Coates	Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Corporate Secretary
MSM CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL LIMITED	Packaged Software	Chen Chik Ong Mark Clements Matthew Foy	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
ECOGRAF LIMITED	Other Metals/Minerals	Shannon Coates Karen Logan	Corporate Secretary Corporate Secretary
HARTSHEAD RESOURCES NL	Integrated Oil	Chen Chik Ong Matthew Foy	Corporate Secretary Corporate Secretary
ASRA MINERALS LIMITED	Precious Metals	Matthew Foy Elissa Hansen	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
GALE PACIFIC LIMITED	Textiles	Sophie Karzis Matthew R. Parker	Corporate Secretary Director of Finance/CFO
The University of Newcastle	College/University	Gavin Leicht Helen Wild	Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree
Macquarie University	College/University	Michael Paul McWilliams Tsun Sum Tong	Graduate Degree Graduate Degree
DMC MINING LIMITED	Steel	Mark Clements Dean Angelo Scarparolo	Corporate Secretary Corporate Secretary
FUTURE BATTERY MINERALS LIMITED	Other Metals/Minerals	Chen Chik Ong Matthew Foy	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
TERRAIN MINERALS LIMITED	Precious Metals	Melissa Chapman Erlyn Dawson	Corporate Secretary Corporate Secretary
ADACEL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED	Packaged Software	Sophie Karzis Hasaka Martin	Investor Relations Contact Corporate Secretary
AURIS MINERALS LIMITED	Other Metals/Minerals	Mark Clements Debra Fullarton	Corporate Secretary Director of Finance/CFO
INTERNATIONAL GOLDFIELDS LTD	Precious Metals	Melissa Chapman Shannon Robinson	Corporate Secretary Corporate Secretary
VMOTO LIMITED	Motor Vehicles	Blair Sergeant Shannon Coates	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is a professional body for accountants. The non-profit company is based in Glasgow, UK, and has subsidiaries in Mauritius, United Kingdom, and Hong Kong. The British company offers a program called ALP-C, which approves learning materials from high-quality content providers to support studying towards ACCA's qualification. The role of the CFO is evolving beyond finance to include reporting on value-centric aspects of their operations, as companies move towards sustainable practices. The CEO of the company is Helen Joanna Brand.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Swee Guan Tang Yin Shiew Tong	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
INDO MINES LIMITED	Steel	Chen Chik Ong Shane Lyndon Cranswick	Corporate Secretary Director of Finance/CFO
GetSwift Ltd. GetSwift Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services GetSwift Ltd. develops and commercializes logistic software. It operates through the following segments: Technology Subscription Services and Communication Technology Services. The company was founded by Joel Macdonald, Sebastien Eckersley-Maslin, Rohan Bail, and James Strauss in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, NY.	Packaged Software	Scott Mison Sophie Karzis	Investor Relations Contact Corporate Secretary
Singapore Institute of Directors		Joo Wan Wong Yong Soon Lee	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
Ernst & Young (Malaysia) Ernst & Young (Malaysia) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Ernst & Young Global Ltd., Ernst & Young (Malaysia) is a Malaysian company that provides accounting services. The company is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Shahreen bin Othman Thiam Fatt Seow	Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal
LOVE GROUP GLOBAL LTD	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Chen Chik Ong Matthew Foy	Corporate Secretary Corporate Secretary
MC MINING LIMITED	Coal	Blair Sergeant Shannon Coates	Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Secretary
VONEX LIMITED	Wireless Telecommunications	Chen Chik Ong Matthew Foy	Chairman Corporate Secretary
RINCON RESOURCES LIMITED	Precious Metals	Blair Sergeant Shannon Coates	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
IXUP LIMITED	Packaged Software	Scott Mison Andrew Whitten	Corporate Secretary Corporate Secretary
UNITH LTD	Packaged Software	Scott Mison Sophie Karzis	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
VIMY RESOURCES LIMITED	Other Metals/Minerals	Shannon Coates Matthew Foy	Corporate Secretary Corporate Secretary

Statistics

International

Australia	40
Malaysia	5
Hong Kong	3
United Kingdom	3
United States	2

Sectoral

Non-Energy Minerals	13
Consumer Services	11
Commercial Services	10
Technology Services	7
Energy Minerals	4

Operational

Corporate Secretary	511
Director/Board Member	354
Corporate Officer/Principal	328
Director of Finance/CFO	107
Independent Dir/Board Member	92

Most connected contacts

Insiders
Susan Park	57
Sophie Karzis	50
Chen Chik Ong	48
Shannon Coates	46
Andrew Whitten	37
Mark Clements	34
Thiam Fatt Seow	33
Matthew Foy	31
Erlyn Dawson	28
Melissa Chapman	27
Hasaka Martin	26
Stephen Pearce	26
Scott Mison	26
Wai Leung Lui	24
Elissa Hansen	24

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