The Member was engaged by clients to obtain a Non-Resident Certificate of Compliance from Canada Revenue Agency in order to release funds withheld on the sale of the clients’ residence. The Member did not provide accurate professional services and communications to the clients regarding the transaction, and did not document professional communications adequately.
The Investigation Committee determined the Member contravened the CPABC Rules 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 representations
218 – Retention of documentation and working papers
The Committee recommended the Member:
- accept a reprimand;
- pay expenses of $2,740 plus GST; and
- at the next available dates, attend CPABC Professional Development courses acceptable to the Director, Professional Conduct, regarding:
- Real estate taxation; and
- effective communication.