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.
The Investigation Committee determined that 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
The Investigation Committee recommended that the Candidate:
- accept the reprimand; and
- pay investigation expenses of $1,420.