Gavin James Bottrell
Content Summary
Member’s name: Gavin James Bottrell
Date of Hearing: 24 March 2022
Division: New South Wales
Tribunal: Disciplinary Tribunal
On 24 March 2022, the Disciplinary Tribunal found that Mr Gavin James Bottrell breached CPA Australia’s 14 May 2019 Constitution:
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 relation to the decision of the Tax Practitioners Board dated 26 August 2021 to impose administrative sanctions with a written caution due to his failure to comply with the taxation laws in the conduct of his personal affairs.
Mr Bottrell 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 for a period of 12 months
lowering of Mr Bottrell’s designation from FCPA to CPA
Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand to be advised of the outcome of the hearing.
Prior to any application for readmission, Mr Bottrell must provide evidence to the GMPC that all ATO obligations are up to date and that all outstanding debt has been paid to the Australian Taxation Office. In addition, within 12 months of readmission Mr Bottrell must undertake the CPA Australia Best Practice Program to the satisfaction of the GMPC.
The Member was ordered to pay a contribution to CPA Australia’s costs of $2,575.20.
