DBPR's Reporting Requirements & FICPA's CPE Tracker: What You Need to Know

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s new CPE reporting requirements will impact all Florida CPAs, beginning with those up for renewal in 2024.

To help our members prepare for these changes the FICPA is highlighting its CPE Tracker to help members save time and make the new reporting process as easy as possible.

Our FICPA CPE Tracker is a member-favorite benefit that provides one comprehensive certificate you can submit to DBPR, listing all your completed FICPA-sponsored courses in one place.

Together, FICPA membership, FICPA CPE, and the FICPA CPE Tracker make for an unmatched value. You’ll save money now with member discounts on our best-in-class learning offerings and save time later when you’re ready to start the reporting process.

The info guide below outlines DBPR’s new reporting requirements and explains how the CPE Tracker will give you an FICPA Member Advantage at renewal time

What is happening?

The Division of Certified Public Accounting has announced the implementation of a new CPE reporting tool for Florida licensees. A CPA can locate the tool within their DBPR Online Service account. Beginning with the July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024, CPE reporting period, use of this tool is mandatory for Florida-licensed CPAs. With this reporting tool, a CPA will input details about the CPE courses completed and upload the corresponding proof of completion. At renewal time in 2024, if this system indicates a CPA is not compliant with the CPE requirements, the CPA will be unable to renew their license.

Why is this happening?

Per the Division of Certified Public Accounting:

"We decided to undertake this challenge because for several years the CPE audit results showed compliance in the 80% to 90% range, with the most recent audit results falling below 80%. Section 455.217 F.S. requires a 95% compliance rate or a system of determining compliance prior to license renewal. Noncompliance by a CPA who is selected for audit results in a DBPR investigation, a hearing before a probable cause panel, another hearing by the Board to determine discipline, and the Division collecting fines and monitoring future requirements of discipline. All of these steps are time consuming and expensive."

When is this happening?

This new reporting process will begin for licensees up for renewal in 2024.

EVEN / ODD (YEAR)	IMPLEMENTATION	RE-ESTABLISHMENT PERIOD	RENEWAL PERIOD	LICENSE EXPIRES
Even (2024)	*Use reporting tool*	7/1/22 to 6/30/24	10/1/24 to 12/31/24	12/31/24
Odd (2025)	*Use reporting tool*	7/1/23 to 6/30/25	10/1/25 to 12/31/25	12/31/25

Hear from the Board of Accountancy

To learn more about the changes, we recommend this edition of FICPA CEO Conversations, featuring the Executive Director of the Florida Board of Accountancy, Roger Scarborough.

Watch the conversation above and then click here to read a letter from Executive Director Scarborough featuring additional information on the reporting tool.

FICPA's CPE Tracker: Save time now and later

As CPAs across the state look to comply with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s revised renewal requirements, we’re here to make your CPE reporting process as quick and easy as possible.

Our FICPA CPE Tracker provides one comprehensive certificate you can submit to DBPR, listing all your completed FICPA courses in one place.

We're here to help: Step-by-step video tutorial

To help you better understand DBPR's new reporting tool and to maximize the benefits of our FICPA CPE Tracker, we've put together this step-by-step tutorial. In this video, we will:

Outline Florida DBPR's new reporting requirements
Discuss how the FICPA CPE Tracker can help ease the process
Demonstrate how to use DBPR's new reporting tool
And offer some tips and tricks to set you up for success

We encourage you to watch this video now, to revisit it when it's time to report your completed CPE, and to share it with friends and colleagues who have questions about the new reporting process and who would benefit from the convenience of our CPE Tracker.

The advantage of FICPA CPE vs. third parties

The FICPA CPE Tracker is designed to generate one comprehensive certificate for all CPE completed with the FICPA. This cumulative certificate format is approved by DBPR and will make your uploading process smoother and faster.

When it comes to quality of education and ease of reporting, completing your CPE credits with the FICPA and using our Tracker is the best way to ensure compliance with DBPR's new reporting model.

Please Note: FICPA CPE still has to be inputted separately into your DBPR account. CPE in the FICPA tracker will NOT be automatically uploaded into the DBPR system.

Search our CPE catalog

From Accounting and Auditing and Technical Business to Behavioral and Ethics courses, the FICPA offers every course you’ll need to complete your credit hours on your time and your terms.

Whether you join us in-person at one of our marquee events, participate online during virtual conferences and seminars, or set your own schedule with the help of our on-demand 24/7 Learning Library, you’ll be able to complete and report all your CPE in one place with just one certificate.

And remember: If you see an event or session that’s perfect for your team, you can always contact our Member Service Center at msc@ficpa.org or 850-224-2727 to inquire about special group pricing.

We can’t wait to see you at our FICPA events this year, and we're excited for you to take advantage of all we have to offer!