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Urgent 2008 License Renewal Reminder
Don't assume your 2008 Florida CPA License has been renewed without verifying with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Make sure the process has been completed. Click here to learn how to verify that your license has been renewed or what to do if you missed your Dec. 31, 2008 deadline.

IRS Meets with FICPA Fed Tax Committee, Q&A Available Now
As part of a longstanding commitment to maintain strong relations with the Internal Revenue Service, the Federal Taxation Committee held its 45th Annual Federal Taxation/IRS Liaison Meeting November 3, 2008, in Tampa. Read more.
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Emergency “Piggyback” Rule Adopted
On Tuesday, Dec. 9, the Florida Cabinet unanimously passed DOR Emergency Rule 12CER08-31. This emergency rule is intended to protect Florida employers and our economy from a glitch in the corporate “piggyback” bill passed during the 2008 Legislative Session and ensure that Florida employers retain the same depreciation and expensing deduction in 2008 as they have in the past. Read more.

EESA Contains 116 Provisions
The sweeping Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (EESA) of 2008 has 116 tax provisions important to CPAs, notably including an extension of the alternative minimum tax and a change to "the more likely than not" language. Read more

FICPA Offers Your Best CPE Options to Learn More about the Economic Stabilization Act
As Congress rolled out the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA), the FICPA was updating and adapting its CPE courses to meet your needs and help you keep up with the latest changes. Read more

IRS Releases Instructions, Revised Form 990
The Internal Revenue Service released the revised instructions that tax-exempt organizations need to fill out the redesigned Form 990, which must be filed starting with tax year 2008 (filed in 2009). Read more.

New Technical Articles on Florida CPA Netlink
Check out new technical articles on Florida CPA Netlink™, including "Sitting for the Uniform CPA Exam: Questions and Answers." Find out how a change in state law affects exam candidates in Florida.

CPAs Building Better Boards
An FICPA program designed to match nonprofit organizations with CPAs willing to serve. The FICPA also hopes CPAs Building Better Boards will help narrow the gap in Florida volunteerism.
Nonprofits: Register Your Profile Here
CPAs: View Volunteer Opportunities Here

Did You Know About These New FICPA Member Benefits:
- Tax Podcasts - You can rely on weekly tax updates, created by veteran lecturers via podcast, to keep you up-to-date on the latest tax issues (48 times a year). Get more information and begin listening to the latest tax updates here.
- Federal Taxation Listserv for FICPA Members - Join the new Fed Tax Listserv. Collaborate with your colleagues by signing up today.
- Long Term Disability Insurance - The FICPA provides a Long Term Disability Insurance program through Professional Benefits, Inc. Members can request information on coverage from several providers. View More Information.

Steps Towards Greater CPA Mobility
The FICPA is currently studying changes to Florida Law that would enable uniform mobility for CPAs. Get the Latest News and Information.

Have You Moved or Changed Your E-Mail Address?
FICPA Members Configure your Profile Here.

FICPA Audit Report
Carr, Riggs & Ingram LLP, an independent public accounting firm, completed its audit of the consolidated statements of financial position of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Read More.