Understanding Unlicensed Activity for Florida’s CPAs

Overview

This webinar provides a foundational understanding of the unlicensed activity (ULA) efforts that DBPR undertakes to protect Floridians daily. Participants will be exposed to the most frequently closed complaints received by the Department and will have a better understanding of resources available to them to educate their clients.

Speaker Bio(s)

Kevin Brown, Program Manager, DBPR 
Kevin Brown is a committed public sector professional with a solid foundation in program leadership, nonprofit development, and administrative operations. He currently serves as a Program Manager with the Division of Certified Public Accounting, where he leads a team supporting agency-wide initiatives in planning, process improvement, and strategic coordination. 

A three-time graduate of the University of Florida, Kevin holds master’s degrees in management and in family, youth and community sciences with a concentration in nonprofit organization development. His thoughtful approach to program design is rooted in both academic training and real-world experience.  

Outside of his state role, Kevin is actively involved in Gainesville’s nonprofit and volunteer community. Whether in government or the community, Kevin focuses on practical solutions, strong teams and meaningful impact. 

Heather Page, Chief Attorney, DBPR 
Heather Page is a Chief Attorney in the Office of General for the Division of Certified Public Accounting. She has been with DBPR since 2020, starting in the Office of General Counsel for the Division of Real Estate before moving into her current role. 

She attended the University of Central Florida for her bachelor’s degree and the University of Florida for her Law Degree.  

She started her legal career at the State Attorney’s Office in Orlando and rose to the level of Special Victims Prosecutor. She participated in 49 jury trials, with the role of first chair in 32 of them. Following her time at the State Attorney’s office, she moved to a role providing civil defense to corporations and individuals.  

She resides in Orlando, and in her free time, she enjoys going to the theme parks with her husband and daughter.

Highlights

• Understand the scope of the Unlicensed Activity (ULA) as it pertains to the practice of public accounting.
• Understand the process of submitting a complaint, and the complaint/compliance process.
• Understand the importance of identifying and reporting ULA.

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

Objectives

Your DBPR presenters will cover: 

• The technical definition of ULA, and what is and is not considered unlicensed activity under Florida law. 
• The most frequently dismissed complaints that the Department receives regarding ULA, and why they are dismissed. 
• The regulatory process for combating ULA in the state, from the intake of a complaint through its referral to the State Attorney's Office. 
• The scope of ULA as it pertains to the practice of public accounting.  
• The process of submitting a complaint, and the complaint/compliance process.  
• The importance of identifying and reporting ULA.

Preparation

None

Notice

FICPA Webinars are presented virtually. 
 
Our Webinars include a live presentation with speaker audio, video and PowerPoint presentation.  Attendees can ask questions. The presenter(s) will repeat questions to share with all attendees and answer questions as time allows. Individuals can also reach out to the presenter directly via email after the event.

For more information feel free to call the FICPA Member Service Center at 800-342-3197.