Albert Chen

Member’s name: Albert Chen
Date of Hearing: 13 June 2024
Division: New South Wales
Tribunal: Disciplinary Tribunal

On 13 June 2024, the Disciplinary Tribunal found Mr Albert Chen breached CPA Australia’s 11 May 2022 Constitution:

• Article 36(a) in having “committed, participated in or been involved with an adverse event” as defined in Article 76(h) of the Constitution in that he “became the subject of a final adverse finding in relation to the member’s conduct, competence or recognition by any Court, professional body, statutory or other regulatory authority in any jurisdiction;” with respect to the Tax Practitioners Board decision of 16 November 2023 to terminate his practitioner's registration.

Mr Albert Chen did not attend the Disciplinary Tribunal Hearing and a denial of the Complaint was entered on his behalf.

Penalty and Costs:

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

Complaint 1:

• Forfeiture of membership, from 4 January 2024, not eligible to apply for re-admission for five years.

The Member was ordered to pay CPA Australia’s costs of $10,558.70.