Edward Charles Proh

Member’s name: Edward Charles Proh
Date of Hearing: 15 February 2024
Division: Victoria
Tribunal: Disciplinary

On 15 February 2024, the Disciplinary Tribunal found Mr Edward Proh breached CPA Australia’s 11 May 2022 Constitution:

• Article 36(a) in that he has “committed, participated in or been involved with an Adverse Event” as defined in Article 76(c), 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 failing to hold a Public Practice Certificate in accordance with By-Law 9.1 when carrying out Public Accounting Services.
• Article 36(a) in that he has “committed, participated in or been involved with an Adverse Event” as defined in Article 76(d)(ii) having “engaged in conduct, which is derogatory to, or not in the best interest of the Company or its Members” by breaching a written Undertaking given to CPA Australia to obtain a Public Practice Certificate by 31 July 2023.

Mr Edward Proh attended the Disciplinary Tribunal Hearing and denied the Complaints.

Penalty and Costs:

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

Complaint 1:

• Forfeiture of membership.
  
  The following conditions were imposed upon Mr Proh should he seek readmission to membership
  • Mr Proh must apply for his Public Practice Certificate (PPC) and obtain any necessary insurance.
  • If a PPC is granted, then Mr Proh is required to undertake and successfully complete the Practice Review between 12 and 24 months of the PPC being granted.
  • If Mr Proh does not successfully complete the Practice Review within this timeframe, then his membership will be forfeited.

The General Manager Professional Conduct (GMPC) to notify the Tax Practitioners Board of this outcome.

Complaint 2:

• Forfeiture of membership, until such time as Mr Proh applies for readmission pursuant to the penalty in Complaint 1.
• A severe reprimand for breaching the undertaking given to CPA Australia.
• A Fine of $3,000 for breaching the undertaking given to CPA Australia.
• A severe reprimand for Mr Proh’s behaviour when engaging with CPA Australia staff following his breach of the undertaking.

The GMPC to notify the Tax Practitioners Board of this outcome.

Mr Edward Proh was ordered to pay a contribution to CPA Australia’s costs in the amount of $2320.