Disciplinary outcome: Karen Compton
Order by consent
In the matter of
Karen Compton
Business name
Entity Bookkeeping
Membership number
249811
Date
29 April 2025
Misconduct
- She failed to maintain the minimum level of professional indemnity insurance (PII) cover as set out in paragraph 5 of AAT’s PII Policy.
- She failed to have a written continuity of practice agreement in place as is required under AAT’s Continuity of Practice Policy.
Finding
By reason of the conduct set out in the Allegations above, Karen Compton is guilty of misconduct pursuant to Article 21 of AAT’s Articles of Association.
Order
Karen Compton is hereby:
- Reprimanded for a period of two years
- Fined £1,000
- Deemed ineligible to hold fellow member (FMAAT) status for a period of two years
- Warned about her 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.
