While applying for membership in CPABC after completing the requirements for the CPA Professional Education Program, the Candidate failed to disclose a previous academic infraction issued by the Chartered Professional Accountants Western School of Business. They also failed to disclose this infraction during their annual re-enrollment declaration. The Candidate represented that the omission was due to an oversight.
The Investigation Committee determined the Candidate contravened the following Rules of the CPABC Code of Professional Conduct:
103 - False or misleading applications
201.1 - Maintenance of the good reputation of the profession
205 - False or misleading documents and oral representations
The Investigation Committee recommended the Candidate:
- Accept a reprimand; and
- Pay investigation expenses of $834.