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Understanding the new CPE reporting tool

February 10, 2023

The Division of Certified Public Accounting has announced the implementation of a new CPE reporting tool for our licensees. A CPA can locate the tool within their DBPR Online Service account.

Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation

FICPA opens new Orlando headquarters

February 8, 2023

The FICPA on Feb. 8 officially opened its new headquarters in Downtown Orlando. The ceremony marked the completion of the FICPA’s multi-year relocation to Orlando from Tallahassee. The 11,000-square-foot office will house more than 30 FICPA staff members.

News Releases

FICPA Leadership

Thames joins TECO as State Government Relations Director

January 30, 2023

The Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) is proud to announce that Chief External Affairs Officer Justin Thames, DPL, will be joining Tampa Electric and Peoples Gas (TECO) as its Director of State Government Relations.

FICPA, DOR hold annual liaison meeting

January 27, 2023

On Jan. 26, in conjunction with our 2023 Hike the Hill advocacy event, FICPA State Tax Committee members held their annual Liaison Meeting with Florida Department of Revenue staff.

FICPA Government Affairs

Florida Department of Revenue

FICPA members 'Hike the Hill' in Tallahassee

January 26, 2023

The FICPA on Jan. 25 held its annual in-person advocacy event, Hike the Hill, at the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee. The event – the Institute’s second full-member, fly-in advocacy day – brought FICPA members together with lawmakers to advocate on behalf of the CPA profession in Florida.

FICPA Government Affairs

FICPA honors its 2022-23 Leadership Academy

January 26, 2023

“The FICPA is proud to play a leading role in the development of our state’s young stars,” FICPA President & CEO Shelly Weir said. “We welcome this year’s invitees, and we can’t wait to follow their careers, as they shape the future of the CPA profession.”

FICPA Leadership

Young CPAs

News Releases

AICPA Town Hall: Jan. 19, 2023

January 19, 2023

The latest AICPA Town Hall features a D.C. and profession update, technical updates, professional liability risk management and tax prep considerations, and an eight-point human capital pipeline plan.

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AICPA Town Hall

Ian and Nicole: Filing deadlines and practice management

January 18, 2023

This article from Gerard Schreiber provides a county-by-county list of extended deadlines for both Hurricanes Ian and Nicole and offers additional information on IRS filing deadlines, the -O Freeze, and other practice management issues.

FICPA Disaster Resources

Hurricane Ian

FICPA Government Affairs

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2023 Virtual Advocacy Day: Watch the full replay

January 17, 2023

The FICPA on Jan. 11 held its third annual Virtual Advocacy Day. The event brought FICPA members together with lawmakers to advocate on behalf of the CPA profession in Florida.   “The FICPA is the voice of CPAs in our state’s capital,” FICPA Chair Julian Dozier said, “and this virtu...

AICPA Town Hall: Jan. 5, 2023

January 5, 2023

The latest AICPA Town Hall features a D.C. and profession update, technical updates, and in-depth look at practice strategies for 2023, addressing key trends and a presenting practitioner discussion.

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AICPA Town Hall

IRS Announces Delay in 1099-K Reduced Threshold

December 24, 2022

The IRS announced yesterday that it is delaying the implementation of the reduced reporting threshold for third-party payment platforms’ Forms 1099 K.

Internal Revenue Service

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2023-24 FICPA’s Council Slate of Officers and Members-at-Large Nominated

December 19, 2022

FICPA Official Notice FICPA Official NoticeIn compliance with Article XI, Sections 2 & 4 of the FICPA Bylaws, be it known that the following nominations for Chair-Elect and Director are and will be submitted to the FICPA Council for consideration for election by January 31, 2023. ...

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