Steven Alan Hall (UK)
Complaint / Non-Compliance
Mr Hall did not inform AIA of an ongoing Disciplinary matter with another professional body when completing the annual Practising Certificate renewal documentation
Mr Hall’s eventual exclusion from this body invalidates his fit and proper status and therefore he is no longer eligible to be a member of the Association.
Findings
The case is proven, and the member is in breach of Public Practice Regulation 6.4(b) and 6.4(c)
Order
The member is excluded from membership effective from 11 November 2024
Expiry Date
11/11/2031
Andreas Papaevripides (UK)
Complaint / Non-Compliance
Mr Papaevripides is providing Trust and Company Services to his clients without being listed as a Trust and Company Service Provider by HMRC . He is therefore in breach of MLR2017 Regulation 54 and subsequently Public Practice Regulation 19.5
The member has by omission and the provision of incorrect information, mislead AIA on 2 occasions. Breach of Public Practice Regulation 6.4 (f)
Findings
These acts of non-compliance were found proven by the Disciplinary Committee
Order
The member to be excluded from membership effective from 11 November 2024
Appeal
Mr Papaevripides has appealed this decision and the case in pending.
Dr Farooq Khan (UK)
Complaint / Non-Compliance
The member was referred for his non-payment of a £2000 Disciplinary fine making him liable to disciplinary action under AIA Bye-Law 8, The Association of International Accountants’ Complaints, Disciplinary & Appeals Regulations 2022, Regulation 3.1(g)
Findings
To ignore a sanction levied by an AIA Disciplinary Committee is serious lapse of professional conduct as it has the potential to undermine public confidence in the AIA and the Accountancy profession as a whole. It therefore follows that it is not in the public interest or in the interest of the Association for Dr Khan to continue as an AIA member
Order
Dr Khan is to be excluded from membership of the Association effective from the closure of the appeal window. No additional financial penalties are to be imposed.
Appeal
Dr Khan has paid the outstanding fine and submitted an appeal against the exclusion order.
Dr Francesco Colcerasa
Complaint / Non-Compliance
The member has continually failed to communicate with AIA.
He has not paid the £2000 Disciplinary fine imposed by the AIA Practice Compliance Committee.
He has not notifed AIA of any changes to his registered office address.
Findings
Communication between a professional accountancy body and its members is fundamental to the provision of effective supervision of member compliance with the Money Laundering regulations and the allegation is proven.
To ignore a sanction levied by an AIA Disciplinary Committee is serious lapse of professional conduct as it has the potential to undermine public confidence in the AIA and the Accountancy profession as a whole. It therefore follows that it is not in the public interest or in the interest of the Association for Dr Colcerasa to continue as an AIA member.
Order
The member is excluded from membership effective from 11 November 2024
Expiry Date
11/11/2031
Rizwanul Haq (UK)
Complaint / Non-Compliance
High level of non-compliance with AML Regulations identified during an onsite review which has not been sufficiently addressed. Rejection of member’s appeal by PCAC
Findings
The case is proven, and the member is in breach of Bye-Law 3b, 3c, and Public Practice Regulation 12.1
Order
The member is to be excluded from membership effective from 11 April 2024
Expiry Date
11/04/2031
Andrew Onyemachi Uche (UK)
Complaint / Non-Compliance
Failure to comply with the order of the Practice Compliance Committee 7 February 2024 Failure to communicate with AIA with the aim of addressing this matter.
The poor level of communication with AIA is incompatible with membership requirements and expectations of a Professional Accountancy Body
Findings
The member is in breach of Regulations Complaints, Disciplinary & Appeals 3.1 (g). The case is proven.
Order
The member to be excluded from membership effective from 11 April 2024
Expiry Date
11/04/2031
Abiodun Olugboji (UK)
Complaint / Non-Compliance
Breach of Public Practice Regulation 19.5 Anti Money Laundering Supervision. Failure to undertake the appropriate client due diligence as specified in MLR 27 and 28. 2. Rejection of an appeal against the ruling of the AIA Practice Compliance Committee of 7 February 2024
Findings
The member is in breach of Regulations Complaints, Disciplinary & Appeals regulation 3.2 (a) and the case is proven.
Order
The member to be excluded form membership effective from 11 April 2024
Expiry Date
11/04/2031
