Ethics: Protecting the Integrity of Florida CPAs (0004980)

Monday, November 04, 2024
Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West - 1230 S Pine Island Rd, Plantation, FL 33324-4402
8:30am - 12:00pm (opens at 8:00am) EST
4Credits
Ethics

Registration is Open

Members
$195.00 Regular Price
Non-Members
$260.00 Regular Price
Course Type: CPE Conferences
Course Code: 24/ETHSFAC
Level: Update
Vendor: Florida Institute of CPAs
Field of Study: Regulatory Ethics

Overview:

Ethics:
Protecting the Integrity of Florida CPAs (0004980)
November 4, 2024

  In this world of unprecedented change and events, CPAs need to remain grounded in ethical principles more than ever as they interact with clients, employers, and regulatory authorities. Through engaging dialogue and discussion, we will discuss the current practice of the accounting profession and application of specific rules and requirements.

  This course reviews the frameworks provided in the Florida Statutes, the Rules of the Florida Board of Accountancy, and the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct that define your actions as a Florida CPA.  This course is designed for CPAs in all areas of practice and fulfills the biennial ethics requirements for Florida CPAs. 

 

 

Schedule:

Monday, November 4, 2024

Ethics

Time: Monday 8:30am - 12:00pm Credits: 4 ET

Objectives:

After completing this course, participants will be able to: 
  • Describe how codes of conduct, professional responsibilities, and core values of the profession issued by various organizations impact the practice of accounting. 
  • Identify how Florida Statutes 455 and 473 and Florida Administrative Code 61H1 provide guidance for ethical practice. 
  • Identify how newly revised/ proposed interpretations, rulings, and legislation affect Florida licensees. 
  • Recognize practice and compliance issues such as independence that affect ethical conduct. 

Presenters:

  • Michael Stephen Kridel, CPA, CFC, CFF, CITP

    PrincipalMichael S. Kridel, CPA, PAMichael Kridel has practiced public accounting in South Florida since graduation from George Washington University in 1974. He reestablished his solo practice in being a principal and litigation services practice leader of Rehmann Robson, a Top 100 national accounting firm, from 2013 to 2018. Previously, Mr. Kridel was a partner in Daszkal Bolton from 1996 to...

    Read more about Michael Stephen Kridel here

Presenters:

Michael Stephen Kridel, CPA, CFC, CFF, CITP

PrincipalMichael S. Kridel, CPA, PAMichael Kridel has practiced public accounting in South Florida since graduation from George Washington University in 1974. He reestablished his solo practice in being a principal and litigation services practice leader of Rehmann Robson, a Top 100 national accounting firm, from 2013 to 2018. Previously, Mr. Kridel was a partner in Daszkal Bolton from 1996 to...Read more about Michael Stephen Kridel here

Major Topics:

The major topics of this course include:
  • AICPA Code of Professional Conduct 
  • Business ethics 
  • Chapters 455 and 473, F.S. 
  • 61H1 F.A.C. 
  • Common violations of Florida laws and rules 
  • Client record retention 
  • Competency 
  • CPE requirements 
  • Disciplinary actions 
  • Independence 
  • Integrity and objectivity 
  • Licensure requirements – individuals and firms 
  • Peer Review Practice mobility 

Major Topics:

The major topics of this course include:
  • AICPA Code of Professional Conduct 
  • Business ethics 
  • Chapters 455 and 473, F.S. 
  • 61H1 F.A.C. 
  • Common violations of Florida laws and rules 
  • Client record retention 
  • Competency 
  • CPE requirements 
  • Disciplinary actions 
  • Independence 
  • Integrity and objectivity 
  • Licensure requirements – individuals and firms 
  • Peer Review Practice mobility 

Designed For:

This course is designed for CPAs in all areas of practice and fulfills the biennial ethics requirements for Florida CPAs.

Prerequisites:

None

Accommodations:

Accommodations:

Conference and Hotel Location

Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West Hotel
1230 South Pine Island Rd.
Plantation, FL 33324

FICPA Room Rate: $195++ Deluxe Room

Hotel Cutoff Deadline: Friday, October 4, 2024*

*Reservations made after the cutoff date will be subject to availability and current room rate. Please note that the conference accommodation rate is subject to sell out prior to the advertised reservation cut off date.

*** Upon completion of your registration for the conference, you will receive an email confirmation with the hotel link to book your accommodations***