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 […]
Tag Archives: Florida Board of Accountancy
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 […]
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 […]
14
Jun
The Florida Board of Accountancy (BOA)
If you have any questions regarding the requirements for licensing, certification or reciprocity in the State of Florida for CPAs, contact the Florida Board of Accountancy (BOA). The Florida Board of Accountancy will also provide you with information on the May and November CPA exams. The Florida BOA is also able to verify if an individual is certified or licensed in the […]
8
Jun
Florida Licensed CPAs
Only Certified Public Accountants (CPA), by Florida law, can perform audits, and reviews, and give opinions on your financial statements. However, an accountant is not required to have a Florida license to prepare taxes. Certain bookkeeping duties also do not require a Florida license. Hiring a Florida licensed CPA to do your accounting is the best way to make […]
27
Jan
Florida Requirements for CPA’s License
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 […]
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, […]
8
Feb
SUMMARY OF UNLICENSED PRACTICE OF LAW CASES IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA
In order to determine whether an activity constitutes the unlicensed practice of law, a two part analysis must be made. First, it must be determined whether the activity is the practice of law. The second question is whether the practice is authorized. If an activity is the practice of law but the activity is authorized, […]