Shan Ali

Member’s name: Shan Shameem Ali
Date of Hearing: 8 December 2022
Division: Fiji
Tribunal: Disciplinary Tribunal

On 8 December 2022, the Disciplinary Tribunal found that Mr Shan Ali breached:

• CPA Australia’s 14 May 2019 Constitution, Article 39(a)(ii)(B)1) in that he had “been guilty of dishonourable practice in any profession or undertaking” with respect to engaging in academic misconduct.
• CPA Australia’s 14 May 2019 Constitution, Article 39(a)(ii)(B)2) in that he had “been guilty of conduct, which is derogatory to, or not in the best interests of the Company or its Members” with respect to failing to be honest and forthright about his academic misconduct.
• CPA Australia’s 11 May 2022 Constitution, Articles 36(a) and 76(c) in that he had “committed, participated in or been involved with an Adverse Event” as defined as having “breached this Constitution (or a constitution of the Company in force from time to time before the Amending Date), By-Laws, Code of Professional Conduct or the Applicable Regulations” by breaching By-Law 5.2(b)(ii) of the 11 May 2022 By-Laws by failing to provide requested information within 10 Business Days.

Mr Ali did not attend the Disciplinary Tribunal Hearing and a denial of the Complaints was entered on his behalf.

Penalty and Costs:

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

Complaint 1:

• Forfeiture of membership for a period of 3 years. 
• A fail to be recorded for the Contemporary Business Issues exam of the CPA Program, sat Semester 1 2022.
• Mr Ali must successfully complete the Ethics and Governance subject of the CPA Program within the first year of readmission to membership.

Complaint 2:

• A severe reprimand

Complaint 3:

• A severe reprimand
• A Fine of AU$2,000.00

Mr Ali was ordered to pay a contribution to CPA Australia’s costs of AU$2,650.00 prior to readmission to membership.