Disciplinary outcome: Izabela Stanita
Order by consent
In the matter of
Mrs Izabela Stanita AATQB
Membership number
20094714
Date
27 November 2023
Misconduct
Izabela Stanita’s professional or personal conduct, was found to be in breach of the Code of Professional Ethics and to have posed a risk to the public or was likely to undermine public confidence in the Association or its members; namely:
1. From 14 March 2019 until on or around 01 February 2023, whilst a full member of AAT, she provided personal and business income tax services outside the scope of her license.
2. From 14 March 2019 until on or around 01 February 2023, whilst a full member of AAT, she failed to apply adequate risk-based due diligence and ongoing monitoring measures in respect of one or more clients.
3. From 14 March 2019 until on or around 01 February 2023, whilst a full member of AAT, she did not carry out an adequate review of her Anti-Money laundering policies, controls and procedures.
Finding
Grounds for disciplinary action existed and the matter was suitable for exercise of the Investigations team's powers under the Disciplinary Regulations.
Order
Izabela Stanita is hereby:
i. Fined £500
ii. Severe reprimand, to remain on the members record for a period of 2 years.
Consent
Izabela Stanita has agreed to submit to the decision of the Investigations Team in accordance with Regulation 6 of the Disciplinary Regulations.
