The Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) announces that it has hired Rivers Buford III as its Director of Governmental Affairs.

Buford brings to the FICPA almost 20 years of legislative and regulatory experience. He has served in the positions of Policy Advisor for the Florida Senate; Senate Staff Director; Legislative Affairs Director for the Department of State, under eight Secretaries of State; and Legislative Affairs Director for the Florida Trucking Association.

“The FICPA is pleased and honored to have Rivers Buford join our efforts to represent our members in the areas of advocacy, regulatory policy and issues relating to Certified Public Accountants,” said FICPA President/CEO Deborah Curry, CGMA. “His vast experience in governmental affairs and the not-for-profit sector will greatly benefit our organization, as well as our Political Action Committees. As an advocate for Certified Public Accountants, Rivers will channel his experience to protect the CPA license and monitor policies affecting the profession.”

Rivers and his wife of 27 years, Jean, have one daughter, Kathryn Elizabeth, and a cairn terrier, Connor.

 

About the FICPA
Founded in 1905, the Florida Institute of CPAs is a Tallahassee-based, statewide, professional association representing member-CPAs throughout Florida. With a membership of more than 18,000 CPAs, the Institute’s mission is to serve the diverse needs of its members; enhance their competency and professionalism; support professional standards; promote the value of our members; and advocate on behalf of the profession. For complete information about the FICPA, visit www.ficpa.org.

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