Disciplinary outcome: Vladimir Pristoupa
Order by consent
In the matter of
Mr Vladimir Pristoupa MAAT
Membership number
211908
Date
29 January 2024
Misconduct
Vladimir Pristoupa’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:
- Between on or around 21 May 2023 and on or around 04 October 2023, he provided accountancy and/or bookkeeping services to the public without holding a valid licence or being approved for a licence exemption under AAT’s Licence Exemption Policy.
- Between on or around 21 May 2023 and on or around 04 October 2023, he provided accountancy by way of business without being registered with a supervisory authority in contravention of the Money Laundering Regulations.
Finding
Grounds for disciplinary action existed and the matter was suitable for exercise of the Investigations Team's powers under the Disciplinary Regulations.
Order
Vladimir Pristoupa is hereby:
- Expelled from membership of AAT for a period of three years.
- Severely reprimanded for a period of three years.
- Fined £1,000.00
Consent
Vladimir Pristoupa is deemed to have agreed to submit to the decision of the Investigations Team in accordance with Regulation 6 of the Disciplinary Regulations.
