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FICPA requests relief from FinCEN for Nicole victims

February 16, 2023

The FICPA on Wednesday sent a letter to Financial Crimes Enforcement Network acting director Himamauli Das requesting that FinCEN provide filing relief Hurricane Nicole victims in the state of Florida.

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Advocacy Update: Previewing the 2023 Legislative Session

February 14, 2023

From the beginning of Florida Legislative Session on March 7 to its conclusion on May 5, we will be keeping FICPA members updated on our latest advocacy efforts in Tallahassee. This week, the Legislature is kicking off Interim Committee Week No. 6. To date, 741 total bills have been ...

FICPA CEO Conversations: Roger Scarborough

February 13, 2023

In the latest edition of FICPA CEO Conversations, Shelly Weir sits down with the Executive Director of the Florida Board of Accountancy, Roger Scarborough, to discuss the Division of Certified Public Accounting's implementation of a new CPE reporting tool for licensees.

CEO Conversations

Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation

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.

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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 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

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

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

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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...

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