Disciplinary outcome: Emma Pygott
Order by consent
In the matter of
Miss Emma Pygott MAAT AATQB
Membership number
10056755
Date
14 May 2023
Misconduct
Emma Pygott's conduct was found to be in breach of the Code of Professional Ethics and to have posed a risk to the public and/or undermine public confidence in the Association and its members as follows:
1.On or around 28 June 2022, she failed to disclose an unspent criminal conviction on her MAAT and AATQB Membership Application.
2.On or around 29 September 2022, she failed to disclose her unspent criminal convictions on her Annual Declaration.
3.She failed to disclose her criminal convictions within AAT’s 30-day policy stipulation.
Finding
Grounds for disciplinary action existed and the matter was suitable for exercise of the Investigations Team's powers under the Disciplinary Regulations.
Order
Emma Pygott is hereby:
1.Severely Reprimanded; the reprimand will expire 36 months from the date of this Order
2.Fined £500
3.Warned; On future conduct
Consent
Emma Pygott has agreed to the decision of the Investigations Team in accordance with Regulation 6 of the Disciplinary Regulations.
