The following information appeared on Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s website under ‘Division of Certified Public Accountants.’ FLORIDA’S REQUIREMENTS FOR CPA LICENSURE PASS ALL FOUR PARTS OF CPA EXAMINATION: with at least a 75% within 18 month rolling period. ONE YEAR WORK EXPERIENCE: Must be under the supervision of a licensed CPA (This […]
Tag Archives: disciplinary action
28
Oct
Florida Nurses and Reporting DWIs/DUIs and Other Crimes on Applications
Q: What crimes or license discipline must be reported on the application(for Florida Nurses)? A: Except for minor traffic violations not related to the use of drugs or alcohol, all convictions, guilty pleas and nolo contendere pleas must be reported, even if adjudication is withheld,. This includes misdemeanors, felonies, “driving while intoxicated […]
27
Oct
Florida Real Estate/Appraisal Boards and DUIs
The following question and answer appeared on the Florida Realtor’s Website: Q: I am a real estate broker and an appraiser. I just entered a plea of nolo contendere to DUI (a misdemeanor). Is there a duty to report this misdemeanor to the Florida Real Estate Commission or the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board? A: […]
18
Apr
Florida Licensed Electrical and Alarm Contractors
On Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulations website the definitions are as follows: An Electrical Contractor installs, repairs, alters, adds to, or designs electrical wiring, fixtures, or appliances, which generate, transmit, transform, or utilize electrical energy for compensation. An alarm contractor lays out, fabricates, installs, maintains, alters, repairs, monitors, inspects, replaces, or services alarm […]
15
Apr
When is a License Required to Sell Real Estate in Florida?
The following guidlines were obtained from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations (DBPR) website. It is meant to be a guide, it is not all inclusive. Real Estate Broker is defined as an individual or entity that performs the services of real estate on behalf of another person, for compensation. The term “real estate” […]
13
Apr
Exemptions for Florida RNs, LPNs and CNAs
On Florida’s Department of Health’s website it states that background screening for employment purposes may be required for the Registered Nurse (RN), License Practical Nurse (LPN) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) depending on their place of employment. It is the responsibility of the employer to meet this requirement. When this screening is required, it is pursuant […]
13
Apr
Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board of Florida
Important information from the Florida Board of Professional Regulation’s Website: Assessment Fee During the August 2010 license renewal, the Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board will charge a one-time special assessment fee of $75.00 per licensee, which will be due along with your renewal fee. The department is statutorily required to maintain a cash balance for each […]
8
Apr
FLORIDA’S OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION SERVES THE 100TH CEASE & DESIST ORDER AS PART OF THE STATEWIDE CRACKDOWN ON UNLAWFUL MORTGAGE MODIFICATION ACTIVITIES
In a March, 2011, article on Florida’s Office of Financial Regulation’s website that the Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) Commissioner Tom Cardwell announced the 100th Cease & Desist Order was served in Florida to companies conducting unlawful loan modification services. Commissioner Tom Cardwell cautions citizens against paying any upfront fees for loan modifications, which are illegal. […]
8
Apr
The State of Florida’s Division of Certified Public Accounting
CPAs in Florida On Florida’s DBPR’s website the definition of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is someone who has passed the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Uniform CPA examination, met educational, and licensure requirements in the state of Florida and have been issued a license to practice public accounting. CPAs provide accounting, auditing, tax, […]
16
Feb
Licensed Florida Landscape Architecture
On Florida’s Department of Business and Professional website, they describe Landscape Architecture as including consultation, planning, design, and preparation of drawings, specifications, contract documents and reports, responsible construction supervision, or landscape management in connection with the planning and development of land and incidental water areas, where the dominant purpose is the preservation, conservation, enhancement, or […]