Charles A. McDermott

The applicant applied to be registered as a student with CPA Ontario and disclosed a prior criminal conviction for assault causing bodily harm and a prior bankruptcy.

The Registrar referred the application to the Admission and Registration Committee for a good character hearing.

The Committee applied the Armstrong factors and found that the applicant had demonstrated good character on a balance of probabilities.

The Committee noted the applicant's genuine remorse, extensive rehabilitative efforts, successful completion of post-secondary education, and the granting of a record suspension.

The Registrar was directed to register the applicant as a student.