Disciplinary outcome: Darren Kane
Order by consent
In the matter of
Mr Darren Kane MAAT
Business name
Figure Four Accounting Ltd
Membership number
20584424
Date
25 November 2025
Misconduct
- He breached Section 140 of AAT’s Code of Professional Ethics by disclosing confidential financial information concerning [Complainant BR] to a third party without consent or legal justification.
- He breached Section 150 of AAT’s Code of Professional Ethics by making a written statement that was unsubstantiated and potentially defamatory or harmful to the reputation of [Complainant BR].
- He breached Section 120 of AAT’s Code of Professional Ethics, in that he permitted undue pressure from [Client AR] to improperly influence his conduct.
Finding
By reason of the conduct set out in the Allegations above, Darren Kane is guilty of misconduct pursuant to Article 21 of AAT’s Articles of Association.
Order
- Severely reprimanded for a period of three years
- Fined £3,000
- Deemed ineligible to hold fellow member (FMAAT) status for a period of three years
- Warned about his future conduct.
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.
