Kevin Albert Leece

Member’s name: Kevin Albert Leece
Date of Hearing: 28 August 2025
Division: Victoria
Tribunal: Disciplinary

On 28 August 2025, the Disciplinary Tribunal found Mr Kevin Albert Leece breached CPA Australia’s 11 May 2022 Constitution (“the Constitution”), Article 36(a) when he had “committed, participated in or been involved with an Adverse Event” as defined in:

• Article 76(c), in that he “breached this Constitution (or a constitution of the Company in force from time to time before the Amending Date), By-Laws, Code of Professional Conduct or the Applicable Regulations” by failing to comply with the fundamental principle of Objectivity required by Section 112.1 and/or 112.2 of APES 110 by:
  1. exercising his professional or business judgment in circumstances which were compromised because of bias, conflict of interest or the undue influence of or reliance on an individual; and/or
  2. undertaking a Professional Activity in circumstances where a relationship unduly influenced his professional judgement regarding that activity.
• Article 76(l), in that he “was Closely Associated with a Practice Entity: (i) which has become Insolvent: (A) at the time when it became Insolvent; or (B) at any time during the two years prior to it becoming Insolvent” by reason of his role as a director of A.C.N. 619 928 040 PTY. LTD. (In Liquidation) formerly known as Locmans Pty Ltd ACN 619 928 040 (Original Company) in which a liquidator was appointed on 21 November 2022.

Mr Leece did not attend the Disciplinary Tribunal hearing and a denial of the complaints was entered on his behalf.

Penalty and Costs:

The Disciplinary Tribunal found the Complaints sustained and imposed the following penalties:

Complaint 1:

• A severe reprimand 
• Forfeiture of membership; not eligible for readmission for 2 years from the date of the hearing.
• A Fine of $2000

Complaint 2:

• Forfeiture of membership; not eligible for readmission for 2 years from the date of the hearing.

The Disciplinary Tribunal determined that the periods of forfeiture for Complaints 1 and 2, are to be served concurrently.

Member was ordered to pay a contribution to CPA Australia’s costs of $15,541.50.