A CPA candidate engaged in public practice by offering their services in LinkedIn profiles for both the candidate and their firm.
The Investigation Committee determined the candidate contravened the following:
Rules of the CPABC Code of Professional Conduct:
201.1- Maintenance of the good reputation of the profession
Bylaws
405 (1) to (3) - Prohibition on Practice
The Investigation Committee recommended the candidate:
- Accept a reprimand; and
- Remove the LinkedIn profile for their firm and amend their personal LinkedIn profile to remove any reference to their firm.