The Member was retained by a client to perform specified audit procedures and complete a Law Society Reporting Form Trust Report for a client. The work in question was performed under by the Member’s staff under the Member’s supervision. The Report was completed and submitted to the Law Society of British Columbia. The Law Society subsequently conducted a review of the client’s trust accounts, and noted numerous breaches of trust accounting rules that should have been reported to the Law Society.
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
203 - Professional competence
205 (a) - False or misleading documents
The Committee recommended the Member:
- accept a reprimand; and
- Pay expenses of $2,199.
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
203 - Professional competence
205 (a) - False or misleading documents
The Committee recommended the Member:
- accept a reprimand; and
- Pay expenses of $2,199.