Disciplinary outcome: Dave Downham
Order by consent
In the matter of
Mr Dave Downham AATQB
Business name
Clear Accounting Limited
Membership number
20196966
Date
19 May 2025
Misconduct
- Between on or around 15 December 2020 to 22 July 2024, he provided self-employed accountancy and or bookkeeping services and/or related services to the public without being registered or approved to provide such services.
- Between on or around 15 December 2020 to 26 May 2021, he provided self-employed accountancy and or bookkeeping services and/or related services to the public without being registered with a supervisory authority for the purposes of Anti-Money Laundering as required by the Money Laundering Regulations 2017.
- Between on or around 15 December 2020 to 15 May 2025, he acted as a Trust or Company Services Provider and/or related services to the public without being registered or approved to provide such services.
- Between on or around 15 December 2020 to 15 May 2025, he failed to register with the HMRC or the FCA to provide Trust or Company Services Provider work.
Finding
By reason of the conduct set out in the Allegations above, Dave Downham is guilty of misconduct pursuant to Article 21 of AAT’s Articles of Association.
Order
Dave Downham is hereby:
- Severely Reprimanded for a period of five years
- Fined £4,159
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.
