Name not disclosed
Content Summary
Member’s name: Name not disclosed
Dates of Hearing: 9 March 2016
Division: Victoria
Tribunal: Disciplinary Tribunal
On 9 March 2016, the Disciplinary Tribunal found a Member breached Article 39(a)(ii)B.2) of the Constitution in that she was guilty of conduct:
- derogatory to CPA Australia or its Members
- not in the best interests of CPA Australia or its Members
in that the Member retained a former client’s documents as leverage in respect of matters concerning the Member’s personal affairs.
The Member attended the Disciplinary Tribunal and denied the Complaints.
Penalty and costs
The Disciplinary Tribunal found the Complaints sustained and imposed the penalty of a severe reprimand.
The Member was also ordered to pay CPA Australia’s costs of $832.38.
The Disciplinary Tribunal took into account exceptional circumstances and ordered that the Member’s name be withheld from publication.
