Disciplinary outcome: Alex Shepherd

Order by consent

In the matter of

Mr Alex Shepherd MAAT AATQB

Business name

AS Accountancy, Bookkeeping & Consultancy Ltd

Membership number

10358482

Date

21 April 2025

Misconduct

  1. He failed to apply adequate risk-based due diligence and ongoing monitoring measures in respect of one or more clients.
  2. He failed to comply with paragraph 10 of AAT’s Clients’ Money Policy.

Finding

By reason of the conduct set out in the Allegations above, Alex Shepherd is guilty of misconduct pursuant to Article 21 of AAT’s Articles of Association.

Order

1. Fined £2,000.00.
2. Severely Reprimanded for three years.

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.