Disciplinary outcome: Stephen Adderley
Order by consent
In the matter of
Stephen Adderley MAAT
Membership number
10130790
Date
26 March 2024
Misconduct
Stephen Adderley'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 19 July 2021 to November 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
Stephen Adderley is hereby:
- Severely reprimanded for a period of two years
- Fined £1,000
- Deemed ineligible to hold fellow member status for a period of two years
- Warned about his future conduct.
Consent
Stephen Adderley passively consented to the decision of the Investigations Team in accordance with paragraph 5.3 of the Disciplinary Regulations 2024.
