In order to resolve a disciplinary proceeding before a Panel of the Disciplinary Committee concerning alleged professional misconduct against her, Christina M. Bell of Victoria, British Columbia has agreed to voluntarily relinquish her membership in the Organization of Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (“CPABC”), effective November 9, 2016.
The professional misconduct alleged against Ms. Bell includes breaches of the Rules of Professional Conduct of the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia and of CPABC. Ms. Bell has admitted to the allegations against her.
As Ms. Bell is no longer a member of CPABC, she cannot use or display the designations “Chartered Professional Accountant”, “Certified General Accountant”, or “Professional Accountant”, the initials “CPA”, “CPA, CGA”, or “PA”, or in any manner imply, suggest, or hold out that she is a professional accountant or is a person entitled to use or display the designations “Chartered Professional Accountant”, “Certified General Accountant”, or “Professional Accountant”.
For further information about this matter contact CPABC at ethics@bccpa.ca.