Kantilal Gokani | CPA Australia

Member’s name: Kantilal Gokani CPA
Date of Hearing: 17 September 2024
Division: New South Wales
Tribunal: Disciplinary Tribunal

On 17 September 2024, the Disciplinary Tribunal found Mr Kantilal Gokani breached CPA Australia’s 11 May 2022 Constitution:

Article 36(a), in that he had “committed, participated in or been involved with an Adverse Event” as defined in Article 76(d)(ii) as having “engaged in conduct, which is derogatory to, or not in the best interests of, the Company or its Members” by failing to respond to and assist a solicitor in the administration of a deceased estate.
Article 36(a), in that he had “committed, participated in or been involved with an Adverse Event” as defined in Article 76(c), 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 failing to comply with By-Law 5.2(b)(ii) of the 1 October 2023 By-Laws that required further information in respect of the Complaint be provided within 10 Business Days.

Mr Kantilal Gokani did attend 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:

A severe reprimand.
A Fine in the amount of $2000
The successful completion of the Professional Ethics in Focus (127642496) course, or its equivalent, to the satisfaction of the General Manager Professional Conduct (GMPC) by 30 January 2025. A failure to successfully complete the course by the due date to result in forfeiture of membership.
The successful completion of the Ethical Dilemmas in Accounting (127276568) course, or its equivalent, to the satisfaction of the GMPC by 30 January 2025. A failure to successfully complete the course by the due date to result in forfeiture of membership.

Complaint 2:

The Member was ordered to pay a contribution to CPA Australia’s costs of $ 12,428.50.