The Member filed with the Law Society of British Columbia a client’s Trust Report. They asserted to the Law Society that they were licensed by CPABC to perform the engagement. However, at the time the report was filed, the Member was not licensed to perform that type of service.
The Investigation Committee determined the Member contravened the CPABC Code of Professional Conduct and the Bylaws as follows,
Rule 205 – False or misleading documents and oral representations; and
Bylaw 700(2) – Public practice by CPA members
The Committee recommended the Member:
- Accept a reprimand;
- Pay partial expenses of $500; and
- Provide evidence to the Director, Professional Conduct, that the Member’s Juricert certification is cancelled.