Disciplinary outcome: David Taylor

Order by consent

In the matter of

Mr David Taylor MAAT

Membership number

10028644

Date

27 August 2024

Misconduct

David Taylor’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:

  1. From an unknown date until on or around 28 March 2023, whilst a full member of AAT, he failed to apply adequate risk-based due diligence and ongoing monitoring measures in respect of one or more clients.
  2. From an unknown date until on or around 28 March 2023, whilst a full member of AAT, he did not carry out an adequate review of his Anti-Money laundering policies, controls and procedures.
  3. From an unknown date until on or around 28 March 2023, whilst a full member, he did not comply with AAT Clients’ Money Policy in accordance with regulation (9a) and (11).
  4. From an unknown date until on or around 28 March 2023, whilst a full member of AAT, he provided Limited Assurance services outside the scope of his licence.

Finding

Grounds for disciplinary action existed and the matter was suitable for exercise of the Investigations Team's powers under the Disciplinary Regulations.

Order

David Taylor is hereby:

  • Fined £3,000.00
  • Divested of FMAAT status for three years
  • Severely Reprimanded for three years

Consent

David Taylor has agreed to submit to the decision of the Investigations Team in accordance with Regulation 6 of the Disciplinary Regulations.