Disciplinary Actions

• Richard S. Ruttenberg +

  As a result of an investigation of alleged violations of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, the following ethics case was resolved by settlement agreement under the Joint Ethics Enforcement Program:

  Richard S. Ruttenberg of Skokie, IL, effective April 9, 2018, had his ICPAS membership -Suspended.

  Mr. Ruttenberg settled charges of violating Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) Code of Professional Conduct.

• Michael A. Tunney +

  As a result of an investigation of alleged violations of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, the following ethics case was resolved by settlement agreement under the Joint Ethics Enforcement Program.
  
  Michael A. Tunney of Orland Park, IL has been suspended effective July 31, 2017.
  
  Mr. Tunney entered into a settlement agreement with respect to Mr. Tunney's performance of professional services on an audit.  Mr. Tunney agreed to be suspended by the Illinois CPA Society for a period of two years.
  
   

• Peter Recchia +

  As a result of an investigation of alleged violations of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, the following ethics case was resolved by settlement agreement under the Joint Ethics Enforcement Program.
  
  Peter Recchia of Palos Park, IL has been suspended effective July 31, 2017.
  
  Mr. Recchia has entered into a settlement agreement with respect to his performance of professional services in an audit.  Mr. Recchia agreed to be suspended by the Illinois CPA Society for a period of two years.

• Stephen Robin +

  As a result of an investigation of alleged violations of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, the following ethics case was resolved by settlement agreement under the Joint Ethics Enforcement Program.
  
  Stephen Robin of Northbrook, IL has been suspended effective June 19, 2017.
  
  Mr. Robin has entered into a settlement agreement with respect to his performance of professional services in an audit.  Mr. Robin agreed to be suspended by the Illinois CPA Society for a period of two years.

• James O'Donnell +

  As a result of the decision by a hearing panel of the Joint Trial Board, the following member has had his ICPAS membership - Terminated:

  James O'Donnell of Chicago, IL, effective December 30, 2011.

  Mr. James O'Donnel was found in violation of AICPA Bylaw 7.4.6 by failing to cooperate with the Ethics Charging Authority in an investigation of his professional conduct.

• Elaine Goode +

  As a result of a decision by a hearing panel of the Joint Trial Board, the following member has had her ICPAS membership - Terminated:

  Elaine Goode of Buffalo Grove, IL, effective June 11, 2012.

  Ms. Goode was found in violation of Rule 501-Acts Discreditable by failing to comply with the directives of a previous hearing panels' decision.

• George Spencer +

  As a result of a decision by a hearing panel of the Joint Trial Board, the following member has had his ICPAS membership - Terminated:

  George Spencer of La Grange, IL, effective June 11, 2012.

  Mr. Spencer was found in violation of Rule 501-Acts Discreditable by failing to comply with the directives of a previous hearing panel's decision

• Dorothy A. McLemore +

  As a result of acceptance of a guilty plea by the Joint Trial Board, in lieu of a hearing, the following member has had her ICPAS membership - Terminated:

  Dorothy A. McLemore of Chicago, IL, effective October 3, 2012.

  Ms. McLemore pled guilty to violating ICPAS bylaw Article VIII, Section 8.5 for failing to comply with the educational and remedial or corrective action as directed by the ECA in a letter of required corrective action.  Ms. McLemore agreed to haver her ICPAS membership terminated, effective October 3, 2012.

• Leslie Rubin +

  As a result of a decision by a hearing panel of the Joint Trial Board, the following member has had his ICPAS membership - Terminated:

  Mr. Leslie Rubin of Northbrook, IL, effective June 14, 2014.

  Mr. Rubin was found in violation of ICPAS bylaw Article VIII, Section 8.5.by failing to cooperate with the Ethics Charging Authority in an investigation of his professional conduct.