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Program partners with accounting and finance profession leaders to enhance talent pipeline in the State of Florida. NEW YORK – AICPA & CIMA, which together form the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, have today announced the launch of the Registered Apprenticeship for

Monday, April 15, was a celebratory day for the FICPA's Governmental Affairs team, as Gov. DeSantis signed our retired CPA bill and we welcomed a new member to our staff.

“We want to thank Gov. DeSantis for signing this great bill, CPA Lawmakers Rep. Caruso and Sen. Gruters for sponsoring it, and the entire Legislature for supporting the profession. This is a proud day in our history,” FICPA President & CEO Shelly Weir said.

In a letter addressed to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the AICPA and all 54 state CPA societies ask that all BOI enforcement actions be suspended until one year after the conclusion of all court cases related to NSBA v. Yellen.

On Tuesday, April 2, HB 813 by Rep. Mike Caruso (SB 954) was signed by the presiding officers and officially presented to Gov. DeSantis for his review. The Governor now has until April 17 to act on the bill. He may sign, let it go into law without his signature, or veto.

These programs will help return Hurricane Ian-impacted Floridians to decent, safe, and sanitary homes, create new affordable workforce housing, and fund vital infrastructure projects.

By taking this quick but critically important national survey, you can help the advisory group prioritize and refine a holistic pipeline strategy.

Today, March 8, at 2:25 p.m. EST, the Florida Legislature officially “dropped the hanky” and adjourned the 2024 Session - Sine Die! This action formally concludes the 2024 Legislative Session.

Today, the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) commemorated the passage of its priority legislation, CS/House Bill 813 – Certified Public Accountants by Rep. Mike Caruso (SB 954 by Sen. Joe Gruters). This bill creates a new “retired CPA” license status in Florida statute, which

As Session concludes next week, FICPA will provide a full report on the bills that passed and details Florida CPAs need to know. Review our list of key bills of interest right here.