Rajinder Narula

Member's name: Mr Rajinder Narula
Date of Hearing: 20 August 2020
Division: Victoria
Tribunal: Disciplinary Tribunal

On 20 August 2020 the Disciplinary Tribunal found the Member breached Article 39(a)(ii)(F) of the 14 May 2019 Constitution (“the Constitution”) in that Mr Narula had:

• “been the subject of an adverse finding that has not been overturned on appeal in relation to the Member's conduct, competence or recognition by any Court, professional body, statutory or other regulatory authority in any jurisdiction” in respect of a decision of the Tax Practitioners Board dated 14 February 2020 that terminated his registration as a Tax Agent.

Mr Narula attended the Disciplinary Tribunal Hearing and admitted the Complaint.

Penalty and costs

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

• forfeiture of membership, not eligible for readmission until 24 March 2025.

The Disciplinary Tribunal also imposed as a condition of readmission that Mr Narula successfully complete the Ethics and Governance Segment of the CPA Program or its equivalent at the time.

Mr Narula was ordered to pay CPA Australia's costs of $2599.27.