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CPAs in the Spotlight: July 2021

July 30, 2021

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CPAs in the Spotlight

Health Care Industry Conference makes its in-person return

July 27, 2021

A robust two-day agenda will highlight the latest accounting and finance issues in the world of health care, with a special focus on the continued impact of COVID-19 on the state’s vitally important health care sector.

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CPE

Federal Tax Update: Proposed S Corporation Form

July 26, 2021

In the latest edition of his Federal Tax Update, Ed Zollars dives into a handful of IRS news and notes. Click here to listen to the show.

Federal Tax Update Podcast

FICPA Podcasts

Internal Revenue Service

Ivey Rose Smith joins FICPA as VP of Membership and Corporate Relations

July 26, 2021

“Membership is the very heart of associations, and it’s an honor to assume this role among a dedicated leadership team during a strategic time in the history of the FICPA,” said Smith.

FICPA Leadership

News Releases

AICPA Town Hall: July 22, 2021

July 22, 2021

This week's AICPA Town Hall includes a strategic discussion with EY US Chair Kelly Grier and a legislative and firm strategy discussion with Barry Melancon.

AICPA

AICPA Town Hall

Federal Tax Update Podcast: Tax practice issues week

July 19, 2021

In the latest edition of Ed Zollars' "Federal Tax Update" podcast, the Small Business Administration informs lenders that it is eliminating the Loan Necessity Questionnaire for PPP loans of $2 million or more. Find out more and listen to the show.

Internal Revenue Service

Federal Tax Update Podcast

Paycheck Protection Program

FICPA Podcasts

Members Only

Kristin Bivona embraces FICPA’s ‘new season of opportunity’

July 16, 2021

(Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in the Summer 2021 edition of Florida CPA Today magazine. To access the full issue, click here.) Kristin Bivona is terrified of heights. Which makes it curious that she would book a trip to a suspension bridge 230 feet above the Capilan...

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Shelly Weir aims to take FICPA to new heights

July 16, 2021

(Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in the Summer 2021 edition of Florida CPA Today magazine. To access the full issue, click here.) Since arriving as the FICPA’s new President & CEO in April, Shelly Weir has kept her focus on a single word: Elevate. How do we elevate...

Federal Tax Update: Information Letter Week

July 12, 2021

In the latest edition of his "Federal Tax Update," Ed Zollars pours over the latest news related to the child tax credit and FSA participants and touches on a lengthy list of notes related to the IRS.

Federal Tax Update Podcast

FICPA Podcasts

From gas to groceries: Recent ransomware attacks

July 9, 2021

News coverage about the recent ransomware attacks against Colonial Pipeline, a major U.S. fuel distributor, and JBS, the world’s largest meat supplier, has propelled the conversation about cybersecurity to a new level of urgency.

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Kristin Bivona becomes 94th Chair of the FICPA

July 8, 2021

The Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) is pleased to announce that Kristin Bivona began her one-year tenure as Chair on July 1, 2021.

FICPA Leadership

News Releases

AICPA Town Hall: July 8, 2021

July 8, 2021

This week's AICPA Town Hall agenda includes a strategic discussion with Michael Faulkender in additional to legislative and tax updates and technical guidance.