Barbara Beckett | CPA Australia

Member's name: Barbara Beckett
Date of Hearing: 27 March 2024
Division: Tasmania
Tribunal: Disciplinary

On 27 March 2024 the Disciplinary Tribunal found Mrs Barbara Beckett breached CPA Australia’s Constitution:

Of 28 April 2014, Article 39(a)(ii)G., in that she “pleaded guilty to, or being 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 pleas of guilt and convictions to two (2) charges of “Use false document to influence exercise of public duty” and one (1) charge of “Make false statement on oath not perjury” in the District Court of New South Wales.

Of 11 May 2022, Article 36(a), in that she “committed, participated in or been involved with an Adverse Event” as defined in Article 76(h) as “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” in relation to the decision of the Tax Practitioners Board to terminate her registration as a tax agent.

A representative of Mrs Barbara Beckett attended the Disciplinary Tribunal hearing on her behalf and admitted the Complaints.

Penalty and Costs:

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

Complaint 1:

Complaint 2:

forfeiture of membership not eligible for readmission for a period of 3 years to be served concurrently with the forfeiture of membership for Complaint 1.

The Member was ordered to pay a contribution to CPA Australia’s costs of $2,320.