Disciplinary outcomes and licensing and anti-money laundering decisions

Allegations of misconduct against AAT members are investigated using our disciplinary process. If there's a finding of misconduct, the outcomes of our investigations are published below. 

Details include:

  • the member's name
  • the allegation
  • the sanction imposed.

Disciplinary outcomes 2024

Stephen Adderley

Oludare Agbola - Toda Consult Ltd

Darren Aldred of DA Accounting Services Limited

Christian Avey-Hebditch - AV Accounting Ltd

Christopher Ayres - Ayres Vause Accountancy

Linda Baharier, Countryside Accounting Limited

Lyndsey Beckett

Lynette Behegan, Behegan Lynes Limited

Andrew Bowtle

Mark Burton - Burton & Co Accountants Limited

Simone Busby

Nicola Cahill - Nicki’s Accountancy Services Limited

Ryan Cairney - BCAS Tax Solutions Limited

Jodie-Leigh Carpenter

Sefer Cavus, Confidant Accounting & Bookkeeping Limited

Lewis Chaffey, Coastal Finance Ltd and Coastal Bookkeeping & payroll Ltd

Dione Chambers, Liquorice Assets Limited

Mun Chan of Mun Choong Chan Associates

Rizwan Chopdat, RIC Accountancy Services

Sean Clarke of Sean Clarke Accountancy Ltd

Hannah Collins

Mandy Cooper, Cooper Accountancy Services Limited

Lucy Cruise - Shropshire Bookkeeper Limited

Robert Daley - McMillandaley LLP

James Darville of AJD Accountancy Limited

Judith Davis of Taylor Davis Accountants

Vanusa de Aveiro – Accurate Complete Accounting Ltd

Sarah Deacon, Inspire4Business Limited

Vicky Edwards, The Bookkeeper

Katherine-Anne Fare - Fare Pay & Books

Daniel Garland - DG Accountants

Nenia Gartland - Logic Accounts Limited

John Gay of New Forest Accountancy Services

William Gillon - WBG Accounting Services

Kamila Gniba, Optima Tax and Accounting Services Limited

Matthew Gregory of MG Bookkeeping

Nicolas Grindrod - N J Grindrod & Co

Brian Gumbley - Brian Gumbley Accountancy Services Ltd

Samuel Harrison - SH Accounting Solutions Ltd

Joanne Hazeldine

Shelley Hobbs of Hobbs Thomas & Company LLP

Rosalyn Hodgson, Business Coaching & Mentoring Services Ltd t/a BCAMS

Barrie Ingram of Barrie Ingram Accounts Ltd

Neelam Jangra, Taplow Accountancy Ltd

Kandiah Jeyakumar

Nareshchandra Karia, Karia & Karia Partnership

Dov Katzel

Shona Kerr, Kerr Accountancy (Glasgow) Limited

Mohammed Khan, RK Accountants & Tax Advisors Limited

Jean Lunt

Steven Lynes, Behegan Lynes Limited

Emma Marchant-Lane

Sophie Marina Guerra - S & C Accounting Services Ltd

Carl McCabe - Burton & Co Accountants Limited

Aaron McLeish of Together We Count Limited

Caroline Morcom of Caroline J Morcom Accountancy Services

David Morgan of Blackburn & Blackburn Limited

Paul Morris of Belle Vue Accounts Limited T/A TD Walters

David Munro of Lifestyle Accounting Limited

Louise Munro of Lifestyle Accounting Limited

David Mwesigwa – Medrac Ltd

Ishphak Parkar, Parkar Accountants

Carmen Parker - Parker Accountancy & Tax

Lucy Parris - Parris and McNally Limited

Ashok Patel - AKP Accountancy

Vladimir Pristoupa

David Pritchard, David Pritchard Accountancy & Taxation Services

Joshua Rainford

Sanjay Ravatia of Advice4Accounts Limited

Yola Renard

Amanda Riamo of Salamander Bookkeeping Service

[Member RM] of [NN Ltd]

Philip Robson, Roseberry Finance and Accounting Limited

Philip Rowberry - DTBC Limited t/a Thompson & Co

Gavin Rowell of LJ Smith Accountants Ltd

Tracey Rowell of LJ Smith Accountants Ltd

Peter Rushman - P J Rushman Ltd T/as PJR Accountancy Services

Joanne Sagar

Anitkumar Shah; Laxmi Accountancy Limited, Flavaroma Limited and Anit Traders

Marie Sharman-Forgue

Richard Sockett, Accountandsee Ltd

Kenneth Stratton of Kimball Smith Limited

Joanna Strickland, The Frank Accountants Limited

Ryszard Sypniewski

David Taylor - Sheridan Accounting Solutions Limited

Jelena Tihonova, Jelena Accounting Services

Amer Usman

Raja Usman

Gillian Warburton of Gill Warburton Accounting Services

Jeremy Watson - Watsons Accountants

Barrie Whitwood - Burton & Co Accountants Limited

Sally Yerby of Salamander Bookkeeping Service

Moazam Zulfiqar

Disciplinary outcomes 2023

Janet Abel of Jeedols Limited

Abayomi Adegbuyi-Jackson

Claire Barrett

Maureen Bennett

Rose Bennett

Paul Billing

Karen Birks

Ina Bivol

Peter Boardman of Juler Tooke

Antony Butler

Christopher Caine

Christopher Cheeney

Lisa Clarkson

Daisy May Collins

James Cornock

Wendy Crayden

Mr Jason Croan

Mrs Nicola Doyle

Denise Fisk

Raymond Gardener - R G Gardener Accountancy Services

Joanne Gardner

Shadiff Garlani-Edwards

Soheil Ghami

Stephen Goodall

Joanne Grant

Sally Hammond

Safwan Harif

Zeta Hewings of Zoo Accounting & Business Solutions Ltd

Geraint Hodges of J D Jones and Co

Lee Homer

Ashleigh Hudson

Rafiu-Akanni Imoru

Bronwen Jones of J D Jones and Co

Cumarasamy Kailaya-Vasan of AJ Accountancy & Taxation Services Limited

Darren Kane

Thomas Kenny

Paula King

Aloke Kundu

John Leahy

Stephen Light

Samantha Martinez

Wayne McCormack of Zoo Accounting & Business Solutions Ltd

Louise Mellor of L A Mellor Accounting

Anthony Mills

Hussein Mohamed

Luke Monks

Ryan Mundy of Ryan Mundy Limited

Gavin Ng

Rachael Norman

Nicoleta Orosz

Stephenson Ottey

Andrew Parker

Mrs Hannah Price

Terry Prosser

Emma Pygott

Diana Rate

Hannah Reason

Aatif Rehman

Matthew Rose

Victoria Ross

Michael Rowlands

Mr Daniel Ryder

Richard Sanders

Ann Shaftoe

Eamon Smart, Smart Advice Limited

Pauline Sowemimo

Colette Spence

Izabela Stanita

David Stevenson

Robin Stride

Christopher Swannell

Mr Ismail Talat

Mark Thomas of Thomas Croft Ltd and MTDA Ltd

Paul Tolhurst

Viktoria Ujj of D & T Accountancy Limited

Malcolm Warrender

Hugo Wastnage - W & M Accountancy & Taxation Services

Helen Wells

Amy West

Kevin Whitehouse

Michelle Wood

Kamal Yessen

Licensing and anti-money laundering decisions

AAT publishes decisions to terminate a licence and/or a firms' anti-money laundering (AML) supervision under the Licensing Regulations (PDF) or to impose a condition on a licence.

NameMembership numberFirm nameActionDate
Amedodah, Bright89810Bright & CoLicence, Membership and AML Supervision terminated for failure to comply with all the requirements of AAT’s Licensing Regulations and the Money Laundering Regulations in force.17 April 2023
Angove, Alyson10222984Clark Jenner Angove Accountants LtdRemoval of Independent Examination as a licence area28 September 2022
Ayres, Christopher187020Ayres Vause Accountancy LtdLicence terminated and AML supervision cancelled28 November 2023
Baker, Lauren10328503Lucid Books Ltd Licence and AML supervision terminated for failure to comply with AML survey request (Regulation 66 of MLR2017)27 February 2023
Bannister, Judith173452Bannister AccountingLicence and AML supervision terminated for failure to comply with AML survey request (Regulation 66 of MLR2017)22 January 2024
Beaumont, Jeanette 10101971Jeanette BeaumontLicence, Membership and AML Supervision terminated for failure to comply with all the requirements of AAT’s Licensing Regulations and the Money Laundering Regulations in force.09 January 2024
Berezowska, Anna10180975Berbooks LtdLicence and AML supervision terminated for failure to comply with AML survey request (Regulation 66 of MLR2017)27 February 2023
Bhizat, Abdelhafid 20327689
A Bhizat
Licence and AML supervision terminated for failure to comply with AML survey request (Regulation 66 of MLR2017)22 January 2024
Broadhead, Simon14986Murdoch Accountancy Services LimitedLicence terminated and AML supervision cancelled30 June 2021
Cherry, Valerie10228021Valerie Cherry Accounting Service LtdLicence terminated and AML supervision cancelled23 August 2024
Choudhury, Mukit, Abdul 20298865Total TaxationLicence and AML supervision terminated for failure to comply with AML survey request (Regulation 66 of MLR2017)22 January 2024
Cleal, Trevor10067092Acorn Accounts LtdLicence terminated and AML supervision cancelled14 September 2021
Condron, Margaret 10167158MDC Accounting Services LiverpoolLicence and AML supervision terminated for failure to comply with AML survey request (Regulation 66 of MLR2017)22 January 2024
Cope, Billie-Rae20116003Richmond Bookkeeping Services Licence and AML supervision terminated for failure to comply with AML survey request (Regulation 66 of MLR2017)27 February 2023
Cullen, Lisa 20274627Lisa CullenLicence and AML supervision terminated for failure to comply with AML survey request (Regulation 66 of MLR201722 January 2024
Davies, Stephen 132729SLD Accounting LtdLicence and AML supervision terminated for failure to comply with AML survey request (Regulation 66 of MLR2017)22 January 2024
Diljeet Singh, Chaddha20280100DJ Accounting And Taxation Services LtdLicence terminated and AML supervision cancelled8 April 2021
Doherty Anthony10038177Lumbview Accounts LtdThe firm is restricted from receiving/holding clients’ monies with immediate effect, owing to contravening AAT's Clients' Money Policy.24 August 2023
Dwyer, Matthew10267576Forti Accounting LtdLicence and AML supervision terminated for failure to comply with AML survey request (Regulation 66 of MLR2017)27 February 2023
Eddington, Nigel6271326 Focus Accounting ServicesLicence, Membership and AML Supervision terminated for failure to comply with all the requirements of AAT's Licensing Regulations and the Money Laundering Regulations9 April 2024
Erdei, Sylvia20203014Origo Accounting Services Ltd Licence and AML supervision terminated for failure to comply with AML survey request (Regulation 66 of MLR2017)27 February 2023
Faunch, Daniel20113001Daniel Faunch Licence and AML supervision terminated for failure to comply with AML survey request (Regulation 66 of MLR2017)27 February 2023
Flower, Anita 10095730Flower BookkeepingLicence and AML supervision terminated for failure to comply with AML survey request (Regulation 66 of MLR2017)22 January 2024
Handa, Bharat6239360Handa & CoLicence and membership terminated; AML supervision cancelled13 August 2024
Healy, Louise 290281Clarity AccountingLicence and AML supervision terminated for failure to comply with AML survey request (Regulation 66 of MLR2017)22 January 2024
Hill, Martin10133716Nineteen 64 ServicesLicence, Membership and AML Supervision terminated for failure to comply with all the requirements of AAT’s Licensing Regulations and the Money Laundering Regulations in force.19 April 2023
Howell, Colin105342 

Restricted from providing Limited Assurance Engagements; Independent Examination; Internal Audit; Forensic Accounting; and Company Secretarial Services.

Restricted from holding clients' money

4 August 2022
Ihbasheh, Dalia20263686DBA Accounting Solutions Ltd Licence and AML supervision terminated for failure to comply with AML survey request (Regulation 66 of MLR2017)27 February 2023
Janicka, Anna20055955Anna JanickaLicence and AML supervision terminated for failure to comply with AML survey request (Regulation 66 of MLR2017)27 February 2023
Kamran, Khezyer, Pour10456819In and Out accountantsLicence and AML supervision terminated for failure to comply with AML survey request (Regulation 66 of MLR2017)27 February 2023
Kilicaslan, Ewa 20158853Kilicaslan LtdLicence and AML supervision terminated for failure to comply with AML survey request (Regulation 66 of MLR2017)22 January 2024
King, Katie10158409K&K Business Services LtdLicence and AML supervision terminated for failure to comply with AML survey request (Regulation 66 of MLR2017)22 January 2024
Khiya, Kara20134083Kara Bookkeeping Specialists Ltd Licence and AML supervision terminated for failure to comply with AML survey request (Regulation 66 of MLR2017)27 February 2023
Lee, Paul256357Kwong Lee and Co LimitedLicence terminated and AML supervision cancelled8 April 2021
Lewis, Daniel 20099767Nimble Accountants LimitedLicence and AML supervision terminated for failure to comply with AML survey request (Regulation 66 of MLR2017)22 January 2024
Lord, Duncan 20417319Duncan LordLicence and AML supervision terminated for failure to comply with AML survey request (Regulation 66 of MLR2017)22 January 2024
Lyons, Keith10082160Keith Lyons AccountantsLicence, Membership and AML Supervision terminated for failure to comply with all the requirements of AAT’s Licensing Regulations and the Money Laundering Regulations.18 January 2024
Ma, Yangbin10397933KeepRight Accounting Limited Licence and membership terminated; AML supervision cancelled.06 March 2024
Macklin, Shaun6249618Shaun Macklin & Co LtdLicence, Membership and AML Supervision terminated for failure to comply with all the requirements of AAT’s Licensing Regulations and the Money Laundering Regulations29 November 2023
Meadows Ian69887Im AccountingLicence and AML supervision terminated for failure to comply with AML survey request (Regulation 66 of MLR2017)22 January 2024
Member, Zakirhusen10097383Bluewater Accountants LtdLicence and membership terminated3 March 2022
Morrison, Kirstie10341334Kirstie MorrisonLicence terminated and AML supervision cancelled8 April 2021
Mundy, Ryan10366967Firm Name - Mundy & CoLicence and AML supervision terminated for failure to comply with Paragraph 26 of AAT’s Insolvency policy22 December 2023
Muntanga, Ropafadzo10367276Ropafadzo MuntangaRestricted from holding clients' money06 February 2024
Naheerathan, Kanapathipillai 9105023KNR Financial Services Limited t/a MNP AccountantsLicence and AML supervision terminated for failure to comply with AML survey request (Regulation 66 of MLR2017)22 January 2024
Norman, Catherine178082Accountancy Plus & Payroll People LimitedLicence terminated15 March 2022
Nyman, Stuart250325Stuart Maurice PartnershipLicence, Membership and AML Supervision terminated for failure to comply with all the requirements of AAT’s Licensing Regulations and the Money Laundering Regulations in force.20 November 2023
Rubery, Liza 235268Smart Solutions Accounting LTDLicence and AML supervision terminated for failure to comply with AML survey request (Regulation 66 of MLR2017)22 January 2024
Sagar, Joanne10083336Joanne Sagar Accountancy ServicesLicence and AML supervision terminated in accordance with Licensing Regulations for failing to submit to scheduled practice assurance review.27 January 2023
Samuel, Allan285211Allan Samuel AccountsLicence terminated29 April 2021
Scott, Paula10055194 Licence and membership terminated; AML supervision cancelled.01 July 2024
Sharif, Mohamed158492De Vere Corporation Ltd (trading as Firn)Licence and AML supervision terminated for failure to comply with all the requirements of AAT’s Licensing Regulations and the Money Laundering Regulations in force.11 July 2023
Sharp, Lisa 10145608LJS Bookkeeping ServicesLicence and AML supervision terminated for failure to comply with AML survey request (Regulation 66 of MLR2017)22 January 2024
Spencer-Jones, Alan6232626Spencer-JonesLicence terminated and AML supervision cancelled8 April 2021
Sroka, Joanna10311806Joanna Maria Sroka JMS Accounting Office LtdLicence terminated and AML supervision cancelled27 November 2023
Steven, Marks154405S Marks and Co LtdLicence, Membership and AML Supervision terminated for failure to comply with all the requirements of AAT’s Licensing Regulations and the Money Laundering Regulations in force.9 March 2023
Suvendran, Thangavelu37273Complete Accounting ProfessionalLicence and AML supervision terminated for failure to comply with AML survey request (Regulation 66 of MLR2017)06 March 2024
Tahir, Syed Ziauddin7807990Central Accounting Services LimitedLicence terminated and AML supervision cancelled8 April 2021
Thompson, Annie10391364Cornerstone FD Ltd Licence and AML supervision terminated for failure to comply with AML survey request (Regulation 66 of MLR2017)27 February 2023
Usman, Raja10063370Universal AccountantsLicence and AML supervision terminated with immediate effect for contravening AAT's Insolvency Policy. It was ordered Mr Raja be adjudged bankrupt in THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS OF ENGLAND AND WALES on 17 May 2023. Full details can be found in the public domain. This individual was also subject to disciplinary proceedings and the outcome is publicly available here Disciplinary outcome: Raja Usman AAT24 March 2021
Varley, Stephen 229498S Varley Accountancy ServicesLicence and AML supervision terminated for failure to comply with AML survey request (Regulation 66 of MLR2017)22 January 2024
Walker, Stefan10215990Fortis Accountancy Services LtdLicence and AML supervision terminated for failure to comply with AML survey request (Regulation 66 of MLR2017)28 February 23
Wilkinson, David321David J Wilkinson & CoLicence and AML supervision terminated for failure to comply with AML survey request (Regulation 66 of MLR2017)27 February 2023
Williams, Amy20021169Amy Williams Bookkeeping Services LTDLicence and AML supervision terminated for failure to comply with AML survey request (Regulation 66 of MLR2017)22 January 2024
Williams, Harley10457532 Restricted from holding clients' money29 April 2024