Phillip Hunt

Member’s name: Phillip Sean Hunt CPA
Date of Hearing: 10 March 2026
Division: New South Wales
Tribunal: Disciplinary 

On 10 March 2026 the Disciplinary Tribunal found Mr Phillip Sean Hunt breached CPA Australia’s 11 May 2022 Constitution (“the Constitution”) Article 36(a), in that he had “committed, participated in or been involved with an Adverse Event” as defined in:

Complaint 1

Article 76(l) of the Constitution, 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 sole director, secretary and member of Hunt Wealth Partners Pty Ltd ACN 613 956 997 (Company) in which administrators were appointed on 3 June 2025 and the Company placed in liquidation on 9 July 2025.

Particulars

1. The Company traded as an accounting, tax and auditing practice.
2. Voluntary administrators were appointed to the Company on 3 June 2025.
3. Liquidators were appointed to the Company by resolution of creditors on 9 July 2025, and the Company was placed in liquidation.
4. At the time of the appointment of the Liquidators, Mr Hunt was the sole director and secretary and sole member of the Company.

Decision

Mr Hunt did not attend the Disciplinary Tribunal hearing and a denial of the Complaint was entered on his behalf.  The Disciplinary Tribunal considered the evidence before it and found the Complaint sustained. 

Penalty and Conditions

The Disciplinary Tribunal took into account that Mr Hunt cooperated fully with CPA Australia throughout the investigation of the Complaint but did not attend the hearing. Mr Hunt was solely responsible for the operations of the Company, as the sole director, secretary and member.  It is incumbent on CPA Australia members in public practice to ensure their practice entities are solvent. Mr Hunt’s behaviour is not of the high standard expected of members of CPA Australia

The Disciplinary Tribunal imposed the following penalty:

• Forfeiture of membership for 2 years.  
• Prior to readmission the General Manager Professional Conduct is to be satisfied that there have been no serious adverse findings against the member in any judgment handed down by any court.  

Costs

Mr Hunt was ordered to pay CPA Australia’s costs of $12,131.50.