Disciplinary outcome: Eleanor Matthews

Order by consent

In the matter of

Ms Eleanor Matthews AATQB

Business name

Accountability Business Services Ltd

Membership number

10042949

Date

16 July 2025

Misconduct

  1. She failed to carry out adequate risk assessments in respect of one or more clients
  2. She provided one or more services to clients without being licensed by AAT to do so
  3. She provided trust and/or company services to clients without being registered by HMRC to be legally able to do so 

Finding

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

Order

Eleanor Matthews is hereby:

  1. Expelled from membership of AAT for a period of two years
  2. Fined £1,500

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.