The Member failed to respond to repeated requests by CPABC staff to provide support for continuing professional education activities reported to CPABC. Pursuant to Bylaw 603, the Membership Committee made a report to the Investigation Committee concerning the Member’s lack of co-operation. An investigation was subsequently authorized, and the Member failed to co-operate with the investigation.
The Investigation Committee determined the Member contravened the CPABC Code of Professional Conduct as follows,
101. – Compliance with governing legislation, bylaws, regulations and the Code
104.1&.2 – Requirement to co-operate
201.1 – Maintenance of the good reputation of the profession
The Committee recommended the Member:
- Accept a reprimand;
- Pay a fine of $1000; and
- Provide satisfactory documentation to support claimed continuing professional education activities and exemptions.