Ian R Bond

Member’s name: Mr Nathan R Morris
Date of Hearing: 29 April 2014
Division: Queensland
Tribunal: Disciplinary Tribunal

On 29 April 2014 the Disciplinary Tribunal found that Mr Nathan R Morris failed to provide a sufficient and satisfactory written explanation and documents in support to Professional Conduct in response to two complaints made about him by former clients.

Mr Morris did not attend the Disciplinary Tribunal Hearing.

Penalty and costs 

The Disciplinary Tribunal found the Complaints sustained and imposed the penalty of forfeiture of Membership.

The Disciplinary Tribunal determined that prior to any application for readmission to Membership Mr Morris must first:

• provide a written explanation and documents in support to the satisfaction of the General Manager Professional Conduct in response to the two complaints
• provide proof to the satisfaction of the General Manager Professional Conduct that all client documents have been returned to them
• be re-reregistered by the Tax Practitioners Board
• if offering Public Accounting Services, have obtained a CPA Australia Public Practice Certificate
• successfully complete the Reporting and Professional Practice segment of the CPA Program (or its equivalent)
• have paid all outstanding costs, fees and subscriptions.

Mr Morris was also ordered to pay costs of $727.60 and $678.30.