Disciplinary outcome: James Mawer
Order by consent
In the matter of
Mr James Mawer MAAT AATQB
Business name
PA Davies and Co
Membership number
250160
Date
30 September 2026
Misconduct
- He failed to adequately demonstrate compliance with his obligations under the Money Laundering Regulations in force while providing accountancy and related services on a self-employed basis. Specifically, he failed to:
- adequately document a firm-wide risk assessment;
- adequately document his firm’s anti-money laundering policies, controls, and procedures.
Finding
By reason of the conduct set out in the Allegation above, James Mawer is guilty of misconduct pursuant to Article 21 of AAT’s Articles of Association.
Order
- Severely reprimanded for a period of two years.
- Subject to a practice assurance review at his own expense.
- 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.
