Zixi Wang

Member’s name: Zixi Wang
Date of Hearing: 17 September 2021
Division: New South Wales
Tribunal: Disciplinary Tribunal

On 17 September 2021 the Disciplinary Tribunal found the Member breached CPA Australia’s 14 May 2019 Constitution:

1. Article 39(a)(ii)(G) in that Ms Wang had “pleaded guilty to, or been found guilty of (with or without conviction), any offence (criminal or otherwise, but excluding any offence relating to traffic infringement) before any Court in any jurisdiction (which, in the case of a finding or conviction has not been overturned on appeal) which in the reasonable opinion of the Board is likely to materially adversely reflect upon or affect the standing or reputation of the Company” in relation to a plea of guilty to a charge of murder before the Supreme Court of New South Wales on 15 May 2020. The member was sentenced to a term of imprisonment of 25 ½ years with a nonparole period of 19 years.
2. Article 39(a)(ii)(A) by failing to provide a satisfactory explanation with respect to the matters referred to in the Complaint to CPA Australia.

Ms Wang did not attend the Disciplinary Tribunal Hearing and a denial of the complaints was entered on her behalf.

Penalty and costs:

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

Complaint 1

• forfeiture of membership, not ever eligible for re-admission.

Complaint 2

• a severe reprimand
• a fine of $2,000.

The Member was ordered to pay a contribution to CPA Australia’s costs of $2,588.72.