A Pensacola, Florida, oral surgeon, Dr. David “Ty” Turbyfill, has reached a settlement agreement with the Florida Department of Health over alleged accusations of sexual misconduct with three sedated teenage patients. Dr. Turbyfill has denied the allegations. The Florida Board of Dentistry approved the agreement, allowing Dr. Turbyfill to continue his practice, paying a $10,000 administrative fine, and $4,630 […]
Monthly Archives: August 2013
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Aug
PCAOB Calling for Additional Care in Audits of Brokers/Dealers
On the Journal of Accountancy’s website, Ken Tysiac writes that the PCAOB is urging auditors of broker/dealers to conduct audits with due professional care and skepticism after PCAOB inspectors identified deficiencies in 57 of the 60 audits of broker-dealers reviewed during the final 10 months of 2012. The independent findings were identified in about 8% […]
21
Aug
Interactive Website Launced by Florida Board Of Pharmacy
The following information was obtained from Tallahassee’s ‘Capital Soup:’ TALLAHASSEE- The Florida Board of Pharmacy has launched an updated, interactive website to improve communication between Board members and those they serve. The website, www.FloridasPharmacy.gov, is newly designed to enhance transparency, provide better public service to constituents, and increase the accessibility of services. This site contains valuable […]
21
Aug
Crack-Down on Florida Doctors
In a recent investigative news report by Carmel Cafiero, of 7News in Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, it was reported that doctors accused of allegedly overprescribing addictive pain pills are getting a painful punishment from the state medical board, and the penalties are much harsher than they ever expected. Recently when a doctor from West Palm Beach came before the Florida Board […]
19
Aug
Obtaining a CPA License in Florida
The following information is from Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s (DBPR) website under: Division of Certified Public Accounting. “ORIGINAL LICENSURE CPA Applicants must apply for licensure within three years of receiving notification from NASBA of passing the last part of the CPA exam. If an applicant does not apply for licensure within this three […]
15
Aug
Reporting Disciplinary Actions on Nursing Applications in Florida
The following information was obtained from the website of The Florida Board of Nursing, Nursing Endorsement Application Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Frequently Asked Questions about Discipline History The Florida Board of Nursing receives numerous questions from applicants regarding discipline. The following are the most frequently asked questions: Question: What disciplinary action […]
14
Aug
A New Auditor’s Reporting Model is Being Considered by PCAOB
The PCAOB, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, met August 13th., 2013, to consider proposing a new auditor’s reporting model as well as new auditor’s responsibilities for other information in an annual report that contains audited financial statements and the auditor’s report, writes Ken Tysiac for the Journal of Accountancy. These contents of the auditor’s report have been the […]
14
Aug
Controlled Substance Prescriber Registration in the State of Florida
The following appears on Florida Department of Health’s Website: Effective January 1, 2012 in accordance with s. 456.44(2), Florida Statutes, an allopathic physician licensed under chapter 458, an osteopathic physician licensed under chapter 459, a podiatric physician licensed under chapter 461 or a dentist licensed under chapter 466 who prescribes any controlled substance, listed in […]