The Member provided financial information for a family court proceeding on behalf of a client. The financial information was hastily prepared, incomplete and inaccurate.
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 – Due care
206.1 – Compliance with professional standards
The Committee recommended the Member:
- Accept a reprimand;
- Pay a fine of $1000; and
- Pay expenses of $2000 plus GST.