Disciplinary outcome: James Cornock
Order by consent
In the matter of
James Cornock MAAT
Membership number
151783
Date
25 September 2023
Misconduct
James Cornock’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:
- Between on or around 01 April 2004 to 26 July 2023, he provided self-employed accountancy or related services to the public whilst not licensed or approved to provide such services whilst subject to an exemption.
Finding
Grounds for disciplinary action existed and the matter was suitable for exercise of the Investigations Team's powers under the Disciplinary Regulations.
Order
James Cornock is hereby:
- Reprimanded for a period of three-years
- Warned about his future conduct
- Fined £3,828
- Deemed ineligible to hold fellow member status for a period of three-years.
Consent
James Cornock consented to the decision of the Investigations Team in accordance with paragraph 6 of the Disciplinary Regulations.