The Member was engaged to complete a Law Society Trust Report – Accountant’s Report for one reporting period. The Report requires that all exceptions should be noted within the Report. The Member did not identify and report numerous exceptions. The Member did not retain appropriate working papers and documentation of their work.
The Investigation Committee determined the Member contravened the CPABC Code of Professional Conduct as follows:
201.1 – Maintenance of the good reputation of the profession
202.1 – Integrity and due care
205 – False or misleading documents and oral statements
218 – Retention of documentation and working papers
The Committee recommended that the Member:
- accept a reprimand;
- pay expenses of $1300; and
- attend course Law Society, Real Estate Council and Other Specified Procedures Reports.