Defendant Name:
Patrizio & Zhao LLC
Defendant Type:
Other
Document Reference:
34-70562
Document Details
Legal Case Name
In the Matter of Patrizio & Zhao LLC and Xinggeng (John) Zhao, CPA
Document Name
Order Instituting Public Administrative and Cease-and-Desist Proceedings Pursuant to Sections 4C and 21C of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 102(e) of the Commission's Rules of Practice, Making Findings, and Imposing Remedial Sanctions and a Cease-and-Desist Order
Document Date
30-Sep-2013
Document Format
Administrative Proceeding
AAER
3500
Allegation Type
Issuer Reporting and Disclosure
Document Summary
On September 30, 2013, the SEC instituted settled cease-and-desist proceedings against Patrizio & Zhao LLC and Xinggeng (John) Zhao, CPA. The SEC stated: "This matter involves improper professional conduct under Rule 102(e) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and related violations by Patrizio & Zhao LLC ("P&Z") partner Xinggeng (John) Zhao. P&Z served as auditor to Keyuan Petrochemicals, Inc. ("Keyuan"), a China-based issuer, and Zhao was the engagement partner."
Disgorgement & Penalty Information
Resolutions
Cease and Desist Order
Barred from practicing before the Commission as an accountant for 3 years
Monetary Penalties:
Civil Penalty
Individual:
$30,000.00
Shared:
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