Jayton Michael Joseph

Member’s name: Mr Jayton Michael Joseph
Date of Hearing: 17 August 2021
Division: Brisbane
Tribunal: Disciplinary Tribunal

On 17 August 2021, the Disciplinary Tribunal found that Mr Jayton Michael Joseph breached CPA Australia’s Constitution of 14 May 2019:

1. Article 39(a)(ii)(F) in that he 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 the decision of the Tax Practitioners Board dated 7 December 2020 which suspended his services as a tax agent for a period of six months.
2. Article 39(a)(ii)A when found to have breached “By-Law 9.1(a), by providing Public Accounting Services within the Commonwealth of Australia without holding a current Public Practice Certificate.”

Mr Joseph attended the Disciplinary Tribunal Hearing and admitted the Complaints. 

Penalty and costs:

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

Complaint 1:

• a severe reprimand
• successfully complete courses of education to the satisfaction of the General Manager Professional Conduct by 31 December 2021 relating to:
  • Supervision of staff
  • Income tax preparation.

Complaint 2:

• forfeiture of membership, not eligible for re-admission until the Public Practice Program is completed in its entirety. 

The Disciplinary Tribunal imposed a contribution to costs in the amount of AUD $2,456.