Several bills that are now moving forward could threaten CPA mobility. Our entire lobby team is fully engaged in educating legislators and staff and taking the necessary actions to protect the profession.
The FICPA would like to thank all its members who took time out of their busy schedules to travel to Tallahassee to participate in our CPA Day at the Captiol, a key event that will make a tremendous impact on our legislative priorities.
With Florida's 2024 Legislative Session underway, two FICPA priority bills have been filed in the House and Senate, as the Governmental Affairs team tracks nearly 300 pieces of legislation.
FICPA continues to review and analyze all bills as they are filed and is currently tracking 158, or 16 percent, of all bills filed as potentially impacting the profession.
Sen. Joe Gruters on Thursday filed Senate Bill 954, the companion bill to HB 813, already filed by Rep. Mike Caruso, that would create a new “retired status” license category for CPAs.
Rep. Mike Caruso on Monday filed House Bill 813 - Certified Public Accountants in the Florida House. This bill – which is among the FICPA’s 2024 legislative priorities – creates a new “retired status” license category for CPAs.
With only a few weeks left before the start of the 2024 Regular Session, the Legislature is working quickly to prepare and vet numerous issues and file legislation that may be considered when they officially gavel-in in January.
Florida House and Senate members returned to Tallahassee this week, continuing preparations leading up to the 2024 Legislative Session. It was a full week of committee meetings and FICPA Governmental Affairs had a busy and productive week advocating for the profession. FICPA President and CEO Shelly
It was a busy week in Tallahassee as Florida House and Senate members returned to continue preparations leading up to the 2024 Legislative Session and stage a Special Session.
On Friday, at the request of Gov. Ron DeSantis, House Speaker Renner and Senate President Passidomo issued a joint proclamation announcing the Florida Legislature will meet for a Special Session, Nov. 6-9, 2023.
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