Disciplinary outcome: Hossein Lafafian
Order by consent
In the matter of
Mr Hossein Lafafian MAAT
Business name
HK Accounts Ltd
Membership number
196601
Date
02 February 2026
Misconduct
- He provided inaccurate bank account details to HMRC concerning [Complainant PM], which led to HMRC misdirecting the tax refund to an account not belonging to [Complainant PM].
Finding
By reason of the conduct set out in the Allegation above, Hossein Lafafian is guilty of misconduct pursuant to Article 21 of AAT’s Articles of Association.
Order
- Severely reprimanded for a period of two years.
- Fined £1,500.
- Deemed ineligible to hold fellow member (FMAAT) status for two 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.
