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 […]
Category Archives: Florida License Issues
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 […]
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 […]
9
Jul
Permissible Activities of an Unlicensed Assistant in the State of Florida
The following Permissible Activities of an Unlicensed Assistant, was listed on Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s, Division of Real Estate, Florida Real Estate Commission: Permissible Activities of an Unlicensed Assistant Unlicensed assistant is defined as support staff for a real estate corporation or other licensed individuals. • Answer the phone and forward […]
25
Jun
Florida CPA (Florida Regulations 61H1-22.001 – Competence)
A certified public accountant shall comply with the following general standards and must justify any departures therefrom: (1) Professional competence. A certified public accountant shall undertake only those engagements which he or his firm can reasonably expect to complete with professional competence. A certified public accountant must be in charge of all public accounting services […]
22
May
Independence, Integrity, Etc., for Florida Licensed CPAs
The following information is from Florida Regulations, in the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division 61H1 Board of Accountancy: CHAPTER 61H1-21 INDEPENDENCE, INTEGRITY, ETC. 61H1-21.001 Independence 61H1-21.002 Integrity and Objectivity 61H1-21.003 Commissions or Referral Fees 61H1-21.005 Contingent Fees 61H1-21.006 Communication with Client of Another Certified Public Accountant 61H1-21.001 Independence. […]
22
Apr
New Amendment To Veterinary Medicine Statute
On March 6, 2013, at a Board of Veterinary Medicine meeting in Fort Lauderdale, a unanimous amendment was adopted by the Board to add to 61G18-15.0025 “an American Veterinary Medical Association Approved Method of Chemical method of euthanasia.” This means that all Mobile Veterinary units must maintain a Chemical Method of euthanasia. The following was the […]
25
Jan
Use a Licensed CPA to Prepare Your Taxes
On Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s website, they remind the public that it’s tax season, and at DBPR they work with the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) to remind people that before they hire a certified public accountant, they should check to make sure that person has a state license. Unlicensed […]
10
Jan
Discipline of Florida Licensed Real Estate Appraisers
The following appeared on the “The 2012 Florida Statutes” from the Official Internet Site of the Florida Legislature. This is a listing of the Statutes from the State of Florida regarding the discipline of real estate appraisers. “475.624 Discipline of appraisers.—The board may deny an application for registration or certification of an appraiser; may investigate the […]
7
Jan
Certified Public Accountants in the State of Florida
The Florida Board of Accountancy (BOA) handles the requirements for certification, licensure, and reciprocity. Also, the BOA provides information on the May and November CPA exams and is able to verify if someone is certified and/or licensed in Florida. The BOA has addresses and phone numbers for Florida CPAs and provides information to out-of-state firms seeking […]