Name not disclosed

Member’s name: Name not disclosed
Date of Hearing: 23 August 2017
Division: New South Wales
Tribunal: Disciplinary Tribunal

On 23 August 2017 the Disciplinary Tribunal found a Member breached Article 39(a)(ii)B.2) of the Constitution in that the Member was guilty of conduct derogatory to CPA Australia or its Members in making a Statement of Confirmation for Court proceedings in which the Member made disparaging and offensive comments about a former client.

The Member attended the Disciplinary Tribunal Hearing and denied the Complaint.

Penalty and costs

The Disciplinary Tribunal found the Complaint sustained and imposed the penalty of a severe reprimand.

The Member was ordered to pay CPA Australia’s costs of $792.89 within 120 days of invoice.

The Disciplinary Tribunal took into account exceptional mitigating circumstances and ordered that the Member’s name be withheld from publication.