A Hearing in respect of a Formal Allegation against Mr Trevor Keenan, a member of Chartered Accountants Ireland (the “Institute”), with an address in Monaghan, Co Monaghan was heard before a Disciplinary Tribunal on Wednesday 12 February 2020. The Disciplinary Tribunal made the following findings and Orders;
The Disciplinary Tribunal found that Mr Trevor Keenan, a member of the Institute, practising as TOK Accountants Ltd with an address at 17 North Road, Monaghan, Co Monaghan, H18 PC89 did act in breach of:
- the Institute's Code of Ethics for Members: Fundamental Principle (e) Professional Behaviour by failing to submit VAT returns on behalf of a client; and
- the Institute's Disciplinary Bye-Law 7 by failing to co-operate with the Institute's disciplinary process.
The Disciplinary Tribunal found the Formal Allegation proven and ordered that the member be severely reprimanded and fined €1,500 and that he pays €2,500 towards the costs of Chartered Accountants Ireland.
Reference: Karen Jones, Gibney Communications
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