Disciplinary outcome: Antony Butler
Order by consent
In the matter of
Antony Butler FMAAT
Membership number
29621
Date
31 May 2023
Misconduct
Antony Butler’s professional or personal conduct, was found to be in breach of the Code of Professional Ethics and to have posed a risk to the public or was likely to undermine public confidence in the Association or its members; namely:
- Between on or around 30 August 2018 and around 16 August 2022, whilst a full member of AAT, Anthony Butler did not have adequate Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) in accordance with AAT’s Professional Indemnity Insurance policy.
- From an unknown date, until on or around 26 July 2022, whilst a full member of AAT, Anthony Butler did not have a Trust Status Letter from his bank, in accordance with paragraph 11 of AAT's Client's Money Policy.
- From an unknown date, until on or around 26 July 2022, whilst a full member of AAT, Anthony Butler failed to issue a suitable letter of engagement, in accordance with paragraph 5 of AAT's Client Care policy.
Finding
Grounds for disciplinary action existed and the matter was suitable for exercise of the Investigations team's powers under the Disciplinary Regulations.
Order
Antony Butler is hereby:
- Fined £2,000
- Reprimanded: Reprimand to remain on Mr Butler’s records for a period of two (2) years
- Divested of FMAAT status for a period of two (2) years
Consent
Antony Butler has agreed to submit to the decision of the Investigations Team in accordance with Regulation 6 of the Disciplinary Regulations
