The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) announced disciplinary orders against seven audit firms for violating rules requiring that the auditors of brokers and dealers be independent of their audit clients were settled. According to the PCAOB, in the settlements, in addition to a censure, each firm agreed to undertake significant remedial measures, including: To establish […]
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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 […]
10
Sep
Renewing CPA Licenses in Florida
The following information appeared on Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s website under Division of Certified Public Accounting. We advise anyone interested in obtaining information on Florida’s licenses to contact the DBPR for the most current information. Renewing a current active (Florida) CPA license consists of: Evidencing completion of continuing professional education (CPE) credits […]