Tsz Hong Chan

Member’s name: Tsz Hong Chan
Date of Hearing: 18 September 2024
Division: Hong Kong
Tribunal: Disciplinary Tribunal

On 18 September 2024, the Disciplinary Tribunal found Mr Tsz Hong Chan 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) as having “engaged in (i) dishonourable practice in any profession or undertaking; or (ii) conduct which is derogatory to, or not in the best interests of, the Company or its Members;” with respect to him engaging in academic misconduct as concluded in the Investigation Report dated 21 January 2024.
• Article 36(a) in that he had “committed, participated in or been involved with an Adverse Event” as defined in Article 76(d) as having “engaged in (i) dishonourable practice in any profession or undertaking; or (ii) conduct which is derogatory to, or not in the best interests of, the Company or its Members;” with respect to his failure to be honest and forthright about his academic misconduct.

Mr Chan 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, not eligible for readmission for a period of three years from 18 September 2024.
• A fail be recorded against the Financial Risk Management and Global Strategy and Leadership Segments of the CPA Program.

Complaint 2:

• A severe reprimand.

Mr Chan was ordered to pay a contribution to CPA Australia’s costs of AUD $12,432.90.