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From the Desk of the CEO: AICPA, NASBA propose major changes to the UAA

February 14, 2025

The AICPA and NASBA on Thursday night announced that they “are advancing model legislative language that enables an additional path to CPA licensure.” Specifically, they have asked the Uniform Accountancy Act (UAA) Committee to add a pathway to CPA licensure and provide for individual automatic mobility between states.

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Legislative Update: FICPA bill placed on Senate Committee agenda

February 14, 2025

The momentum from CPA Day is already driving results. Our priority legislation, SB 160 – Public Accountancy, has been placed on the Senate Regulated Industries Committee agenda for Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 4 p.m., a critical first step in modernizing CPA licensure in Florida.

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News: PCAOB withdraws proposed rules requiring extensive firm and engagement metrics

February 12, 2025

The PCAOB on Tuesday withdrew its request for SEC approval of rules that would have required registered firms to report a significant new set of firm and engagement metrics. Read more from the Journal of Accountancy.

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FICPA honors 2024-25 Leadership Academy graduates

February 10, 2025

The FICPA last week honored the graduates of its 2024-25 Leadership Academy during a special celebration at the DoubleTree Hotel in Tallahassee as part of our annual CPA Day at the Capitol.

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Legislative Update: FICPA hosts CPA Day at the Capitol

February 07, 2025

On Wednesday, Feb. 5, more than 100 FICPA members, volunteer leaders and staff paid visit to the offices of all 160 members of the Florida House and Senate, staging more than 50 meetings with legislators and their aides.

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FinCEN hints at BOI reporting changes in court filing

February 06, 2025

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) will consider changes to the beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements if a court grants the government's request for a stay of a nationwide injunction in a Texas case, according to a motion filed Wednesday. Read more from the Journal of Accountancy.

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Legislative Update: Back after winter storms

January 31, 2025

After a week off thanks to a historic snowstorm in North Florida, the Legislative Update is back with a new edition covering the FICPA’s legislative priorities, our CPA Day at the Capitol and the Florida Legislature’s Special Session.

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News: AICPA expresses support for bipartisan discussion draft to Improve IRS administration

January 30, 2025

The AICPA on Thursday released a statement applauding the release of the bipartisan Taxpayer Assistance and Service (TAS) Act discussion draft, containing 65 provisions to meaningfully reduce the burdens on taxpayers and their preparers. The discussion draft, released by Senators Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), addresses critical tax provisions the AICPA has previously advocated for.

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Advocacy Alert: Despite SCOTUS ruling, BOI reporting freeze remains in effect

January 24, 2025

The Supreme Court of the United States on Thursday lifted an injunction barring enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act, but the beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting freeze remains in effect thanks to a separate injunction in another case.

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Legislative Update: FICPA represented on Senate committee panel

January 17, 2025

Ahead of next week's CPA Day at the Capitol and with condo reform in the headlines, FICPA State Legislative Policy Chair Guy Strum joined the Senate Regulated Industries Committee this week, serving on a panel focused on condo law.

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Blog: 5 tips for CPAs to simplify workflows this season

January 16, 2025

The team at TaxBandits has uncovered the keys to navigating tax season with confidence and ease. From understanding the challenges to embracing preparation and efficiency, they provide this detailed guide to help you tackle tax season stress as a CPA.

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Blog: Using AI for an R&D study? Caution is crucial

January 10, 2025

"Pop-up" shops are boldly asserting that AI can handle 80% or more of an R&D credit study. Your clients might be tempted, but this time, words of caution from their CPAs will go a long way in saving them.

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Advocacy Alert: FICPA priority bills filed in the Florida Legislature

Member Only Content January 09, 2025

Rep. Mike Caruso, CPA, on Thursday filed HB 133: Public Accountancy, FICPA’s 2025 priority bill, which proposes important legislative changes that seek to modernize CPA licensure for the future. Sen. Joe Gruters is expected to file the Senate companion very soon.

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CEO Conversations: Shelly Weir and Inflo's Mark Edmondson

January 09, 2025

The latest episode of CEO Conversations features a look into digital audit transformation with the CEO and co-founder of Inflo, Mark Edmondson. In this 20-minute discussion, Shelly and Mark discuss Inflo’s fully digital audit platform and the ways in which advanced technology can save firms both time and money.

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News: DOJ asks SCOTUS to block BOI injunction

January 06, 2025

The Justice Department has filed an emergency application with the Supreme Court asking it to stay the district court injunction that is preventing the government from enforcing the Corporate Transparency Act and its requirements to report beneficial ownership information (BOI).

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Advocacy Alert: BOI injunction back in effect after Fifth Circuit vacates stay

December 27, 2024

The injunction related to beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting is back in effect, after a Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals panel on Thursday reversed a vacated a stay issued just days prior.

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Advocacy Alert: BOI injunction lifted; FinCEN announces short extensions

December 23, 2024

Following the appellate court's ruling, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network offered a series of short filing extensions to those companies with upcoming due dates, including the Jan. 1, 2025, filing date for those entities formed prior to 2024.

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In memory of an icon: Lloyd A. 'Buddy' Turman

December 16, 2024

Lloyd A. “Buddy” Turman, 76, passed away peacefully on Oct. 1 at his home in Sarasota. Buddy was a man of principle and integrity who had the respect of peers. He demonstrated an untiring commitment and passion for the public accounting profession

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Advocacy Alert: President Biden signs Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act

December 13, 2024

President Joe Biden on Thursday signed H.R. 5863, the “Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023,” which will designate a series of presidentially-declared disasters as qualified disaster events.

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Legislative Update: Senate Committee Week 1, Board of Accountancy, and Legislative Roundup

Member Only Content December 13, 2024

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