Stephen R Kofod

Member’s name: Mr Stephen R Kofod
Date of Hearing: 4 May 2016
Division: Queensland
Tribunal: Disciplinary Tribunal

On 4 May 2016 the Disciplinary Tribunal found Mr Stephen R Kofod breached Article 39(a)(ii)A of the Constitution in that he breached:

• By-Law 9.5(b) in failing to successfully complete a Quality Review within the Quality Review Prescribed Timeframes
• By-Law 5.2(a)(ii) in failing to respond to correspondence from Professional Conduct in relation to a complaint made about him.

Mr Kofod did not attend the Disciplinary Tribunal Hearing.

Penalty and costs

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

• in relation to Complaint 1:
  • forfeiture or Membership
  • Mr Kofod is not entitled to readmission to Membership until such time as he has first successfully completed a compliant Quality Review as a non Member at his own cost
• in relation to Complaint 2:
  • a severe reprimand
  • a fine of $1000
• prior to any application for readmission, Mr Kofod must have paid all outstanding monies owed to CPA Australia.

Mr Kofod was also ordered to pay CPA Australia’s costs of $765.94.