Disciplinary outcome: David Bentley
Order by consent
In the matter of
Mr David Bentley MAAT
Business name
Bentley Accountancy Limited
Membership number
111498
Date
16 November 2025
Misconduct
- He provided self-employed accountancy or bookkeeping service to the public whilst not licensed or approved to provide such services whilst subject to an exemption.
- he provided self-employed accountancy or bookkeeping services to the public without being registered with a supervisory authority within the meaning of The Money Laundering Regulations.
Finding
By reason of the conduct set out in the Allegations above, David Bentley is guilty of misconduct pursuant to Article 21 of AAT’s Articles of Association.
Order
- Expelled for a period of three year
- Fined £5,000
Consent
The decision of the Investigations Team shall stand as Order of the Association pursuant to Regulations 5.2 and 5.3 of the Disciplinary Regulations.