Disciplinary outcome: Matthew Aldous

Order by consent

In the matter of

Mr Matthew Aldous FMAAT

Business name

The Laurel Partnership Ltd

Membership number

10292795

Date

15 July 2025

Misconduct

  1. He failed to maintain the required level of professional indemnity insurance as set out in AAT’s Professional Indemnity Insurance Policy.
  2. He provided Limited Assurance Engagement services to clients outside the scope of his licence approval.

Finding

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

Order

  1. Reprimanded for a period of three years
  2. Fined £2,000.00

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.