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Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday announced plans to call a special session of the Florida Legislature. The governor will ask the Legislature to provide protections to employees facing termination because of vaccine mandates.

“I’m excited to welcome LeAnne and Suellen to the governmental affairs team,” Director of Governmental Affairs Justin Thames said. “Their experience will be a tremendous asset as we work to protect the value of the CPA license during the 2022 Legislative Session and beyond.”

In the latest edition of his Federal Tax Update, Ed Zollars addresses Congress' latest work on the infrastructure and reconciliation bills and the IRS' latest messaging about whether taxpayers can rely on the FAQs the Service posts to its own website.

On Jan. 6, the FICPA will hold its second annual Virtual Advocacy Day. And on Jan. 12, we’ll host our first full membership fly-in event – Hike the Hill – in Tallahassee. We cordially invite all members to attend one or both events.

The FICPA is pleased to announce its Florida CPA Summit. This year’s event will be held Nov. 8-10 at the Signature Grand in Davie, outside Fort Lauderdale. The conference will also stream select sessions online for those who wish to participate from home or the office.

“The future of accounting is bright with the acceptance of these 15 individuals into the FICPA Leadership Academy,” FICPA President & CEO Shelly Weir said.

“It is an honor to join the FICPA and to play an integral part in its executive leadership team during this period of transition and opportunity,” High said.

With the financial industry predicted to be among the business sectors most impacted by cybersecurity threats in 2021, here are five trends you need to know.

Florida businesses hiring independent contractors and consultants are now required to report such hiring to the Florida Department of Revenue. The purpose and intent of the law is to enhance child support compliance and enforce payments due to the custodial parents.

This week's agenda includes a D.C. update, a fireside chat with Lisa Bodell, and an overview of the ASB Exposure Draft on New Management Quality Standards.

For this conversation, we’re joined by FICPA Diversity and Inclusion Task Force member, Marianela Collado, who hopes to use her personal experience to inspire others to pursue a career as a CPA.

In the latest edition of his Federal Tax Update, Ed Zollars addresses Congress' latest work on the infrastructure and reconciliation bills, the Tax Court's position on hobby-loss deductions, and the IRS' new fee for estate tax closing letters.