This Sydney councillor calls himself the ‘1 per cent accountant’. Now he’s been caught
Peter Ristevski, a councillor in Liverpool, Sydney, has faced penalties for providing tax agent services without proper registration. His registration was terminated six years ago due to non-compliance with professional conduct standards. This situation arises amid other controversies, including a recent Supreme Court loss and a petition for his removal from council.
- ▪Peter Ristevski is not a licensed accountant, with his registration terminated six years ago.
- ▪He was penalized for providing tax services without registration, facing fines up to $82,500 and $16,500.
- ▪Ristevski is also dealing with a petition for his removal from council due to controversial comments on social media.
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