Filing a Complaint 

An Allegation is defined in section 27(a) of the Act as “a written document alleging that a person has engaged in conduct deserving of sanction”.

Conduct Deserving of Sanction is defined in 27(c) of the Act and includes professional misconduct, unprofessional conduct, professional incompetence, failure to maintain minimum standards of practice, conduct unbecoming a member, incapacity or unfitness of a member to practice and an act in breach of the Act, the regulations or the Rules of Professional Conduct.

If you have concerns regarding the conduct of a member, CPA NL can review the matter if your allegation is in writing and signed by you or your solicitor. It should provide as much information as possible regarding the circumstances giving rise to the allegations, including:

• a summary of what occurred;
• when it occurred;
• the Member’s name and where the Member worked or works;
• your name and contact information;
• copies of any supporting documentation.

Alternatively you can complete a Complaint Form.

Allegations should be directed to the Registrar by email at [email protected] or by Mail at:

Attention: Registrar
Association of Chartered Professional Accountants of Newfoundland and Labrador
Suite 500, 95 Bonaventure Avenue
St. John’s, NL, A1B 2X5

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