MG Rover Group, Deloitte & Touche, Mr Maghsoud Einollahi

News types: Investigations

Published: 27 January 2015

PN 06/15
An appeal by Deloitte & Touche, and Mr Maghsoud Einollahi, who was a partner at Deloitte & Touche, against a decision made by a Disciplinary Tribunal dated 2 September 2013, is listed to resume on 30 January 2015.  The Disciplinary Tribunal found that 13 allegations of misconduct had been proved, and imposed the following sanctions:
 
Deloitte & Touche:
  • A severe reprimand
  • A fine of £14 million 

Mr Einollahi:

  • Exclusion from the profession for 3 years
  • A fine of £250,000.

 The hearing will resume at The International Dispute Resolution Centre Limited, 70 Fleet Street, London EC4Y 1EU and will commence at 10:00hrs. It is listed for one day.

Notes to editors:

  1. The FRC is responsible for promoting high quality corporate governance and reporting to foster investment.  We set the UK Corporate Governance and Stewardship Codes as well as UK standards for accounting, auditing and actuarial work.  We represent UK interests in international standard-setting.  We also monitor and take action to promote the quality of corporate reporting and auditing.  We operate independent disciplinary arrangements for accountants and actuaries; and oversee the regulatory activities of the accountancy and actuarial professional bodies.
  2. In relation to disciplinary matters, the FRC is the independent, investigative and disciplinary body for accountants and actuaries in the UK dealing with cases which raise important issues affecting the public interest. In brief, the stages of the disciplinary process are:
    • Decision to investigate
    • Investigation
    • Decision whether to bring disciplinary proceedings against Member Firm or Member and, if so decided, referral to Disciplinary Tribunal
    • Tribunal hearing
    • Determination and imposition of sanction and/or costs orders
  3. The FRC can start a disciplinary investigation in one of two ways: (i) the professional bodies can refer cases to the FRC; and (ii) the FRC may decide of its own accord to investigate a matter. The Conduct Committee will consider each case identified or referred to it and decide whether or not the criteria for an investigation are met.
  4. Investigations are conducted by Executive Counsel and the Professional Discipline team within the Conduct Division. If disciplinary proceedings are commenced, Executive Counsel delivers a complaint to the Conduct Committee. The Conduct Committee then instructs the Convener to appoint a Disciplinary Tribunal.

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