Ilias Temblalexis

Member’s name: Mr Ilias Temblalexis
Dates of Hearing: 25 July 2016
Division: Victoria
Tribunal: Disciplinary Tribunal

On 25 July 2016, the Disciplinary Tribunal found Mr Ilias Temblalexis breached:

• Article 39(a)(ii)F of the Constitution in that he was the subject of an adverse finding that had not been overturned on appeal in respect of a Decision by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) dated 4 January 2016 in which the TPB suspended his registration as a tax agent for six months, until 8 August 2016
• Article 39(a)(ii)B.2) of the Constitution in that he was guilty of conduct not in the best interests of CPA Australia or its Members in failing to satisfactorily respond in writing to correspondence concerning the TPB investigation
• Article 39(a)(ii)A of the Constitution in that he breached By-Law 5.2(b)(ii) in failing to satisfactorily respond in writing to correspondence from CPA Australia concerning his practice, including whether he needed to hold a Public Practice Certificate.

Mr Temblalexis did not attend the Disciplinary Tribunal Hearing.

Penalty and costs

The Disciplinary Tribunal found the Complaints sustained and imposed the following penalties and costs:

• forfeiture of Membership
• Mr Temblalexis is not eligible to apply for readmission to Membership until 25 July 2017
• prior to readmission Mr Temblalexis must first:
  • have paid all outstanding subscriptions, fines and costs.
  • provide a written explanation to the satisfaction of the General Manager Professional Conduct to the questions raised in CPA Australia’s correspondence to him dated 6 January 2016 and 18 March 2016
  • if appropriate, provide confirmation that he is registered as a Tax Agent with the Tax Practitioners Board.

Mr Temblalexis was also ordered to pay CPA Australia’s costs of $630.01.