The following information was obtained on the Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s website under the Florida Division of Certified Public Accounting: June 10th (Wednesday)-9:00 A.M.-PC June 11th (Thursday)-9:00 A.M.-Board Disney Dolphin and Swan Hotel In Conjunction With FICPA Expo July 30th (Thursday)-9:00 A.M.-PC July 31st (Friday)-9:00 A.M.-Board Biltmore Hotel 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral […]
Tag Archives: Certified Public Accountant
15
Jan
PCAOB Disciplines Seven Audit Firms
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 […]
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
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) on Integrity and Objectivity
The following is from the PCAOB’s website: The PCAOB is a nonprofit corporation established by Congress to oversee the audits of public companies in order to protect investors and the public interest by promoting informative, accurate, and independent audit reports. The PCAOB also oversees the audits of broker and dealers, including compliance reports filed pursuant […]
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 […]
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 […]
8
Jan
Florida CPA License Requirements
On the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s website under “Division of Certified Public Accounting,” the requirements for obtaining a CPA are listed as the following: This information can be found on the DBPR’s website. “REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE PASS ALL FOUR PARTS OF CPA EXAMINATION: with at least a 75% within 18 month […]
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 […]
12
Dec
Requirements for Florida CPA’s
On Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s website, the following is listed under: DIVISION OF PUBLIC ACCOUTING “REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE PASS ALL FOUR PARTS OF CPA EXAMINATION: with at least a 75% within 18 month rolling period. ONE YEAR WORK EXPERIENCE: Must be verified by a licensed CPA (This experience can be obtained prior […]