Disciplinary outcome: Shahila Gokulakirishna
Order by consent
In the matter of
Mrs Shahila Gokulakirishna MAAT
Business name
Vale Accountants Oxford Limited
Membership number
20100875
Date
31 January 2025
Misconduct
- She provided self-employed accountancy and or bookkeeping and/or related services to the public without being registered or licensed or approved to provide such services whilst subject to an exemption.
- She acted as a trust or company service provider (TCSP) without being licensed by AAT or registered with HMRC as a relevant person to do so.
- She used the AAT logo on her company website when not approved to do so.
Finding
By reason of the conduct set out in the Allegations above, Shahila Gokulakirishna is guilty of misconduct pursuant to Article 21 of AAT’s Articles of Association.
Order
The Investigation Team orders that Shahila Gokulakirishna be:
- Reprimanded for a period of five years
- Fined £3,000
- Required to submit to a practice assurance review at his own expense
Consent
The decision of the Investigations Team shall stand as an Order of the Association pursuant to Regulations 5.2 and 5.3 of the Disciplinary Regulations.
