Disciplinary outcome: Ravi Shah
Order by consent
In the matter of
Mr Ravi Shah MAAT
Membership number
20050386
Date
1 August 2022
Misconduct
Ravi Shah’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:
1. Between on or around 13 February 2020 until on or around 21 December 2021, whilst a full member of AAT, he provided self-employed accountancy services to the public without being registered or licensed to do so or approved as being exempt from holding a licence.
2. Between on or around 13 February 2020 until on or around 21 December 2021, he provided self-employed accountancy services to the public without being registered with an anti-money laundering supervisory authority.
Finding
Grounds for disciplinary action existed and the matter was suitable for exercise of the Investigations team's powers under the Disciplinary Regulations.
Order
Ravi Shah is hereby:
i. Fined £2409
ii. Reprimand: Severe Reprimand to remain live on Mr Shah’s record for 3 years
Consent
Ravi Shah has agreed to submit to the decision of the Investigations Team in accordance with Regulation 6 of the Disciplinary Regulations.