Sandra Woods

Member’s name: Sandra Woods CPA
Date of Hearing: 3 April 2025
Division: New South Wales
Tribunal: Disciplinary

On 3 April 2025 the Disciplinary Tribunal found Mrs Sandra Woods breached CPA Australia’s 14 May 2019 Constitution:

• Article 39(a)(ii)(C) of the 14 May 2019 Constitution, in that she “failed to observe a proper standard of professional care skill or competence” by failing to act in the best interests of clients.

Mrs Sandra Woods attended the Disciplinary Tribunal Hearing and denied the Complaint.

Penalty and Costs:

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

• A severe reprimand.
• Successful completion of a Practice Review, at the member’s cost, as soon as practicable or as otherwise arranged with the General Manager Professional Conduct.
• Successful completion of CPA Australia’s “Monthly Tax Special Topic from October 2024 a Division 7A refresher”, at the member’s cost, by 14 July 2025, with the GMPC to be advised once completed.
• A Fine of $3,000.00.

The Member was ordered to pay CPA Australia’s costs of $9,095.00.