6
Dec

Florida Licensed Professionals MUST Report Crimes

The following information was found on Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s website under “important information:” Reporting Requirement for Criminal Convictions “As of October 1, 2009, Section 455.227(1)(t), Florida Statutes requires all professional licensees to report to the department within 30 days of being convicted or found guilty of, or having plead nolo contendere […]

10
Sep

Renewing CPA Licenses in Florida

The following information appeared on Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s website under Division of Certified Public Accounting.  We advise anyone interested in obtaining information on Florida’s licenses to contact the DBPR for the most current information. Renewing a current active (Florida) CPA license consists of: Evidencing completion of continuing professional education (CPE) credits […]

14
Jun

Florida Contractors Licensing Issues

If your Florida contractors license was suspended unexpectedly and you aren’t sure why, it’s possible that the suspension is for failing to comply with the disciplinary actions taken against your license by the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) or failure to comply with the terms of probation on your license. If the CILB has taken disciplinary action against […]

8
Jun

Florida Licensed CPAs

 Only Certified Public Accountants (CPA), by Florida law, can perform audits, and reviews, and give opinions on your financial statements. However, an accountant is not required to have a Florida license to prepare taxes.  Certain bookkeeping duties also do not require a Florida license. Hiring a Florida licensed CPA to do your accounting is the best way to make […]

27
Jan

Florida Requirements for CPA’s License

The following information appeared on Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s website under ‘Division of Certified Public Accountants.’ FLORIDA’S REQUIREMENTS FOR CPA LICENSURE PASS ALL FOUR PARTS OF CPA EXAMINATION: with at least a 75% within 18 month rolling period. ONE YEAR WORK EXPERIENCE: Must be under the supervision of a licensed CPA (This […]

27
Oct

Florida Real Estate/Appraisal Boards and DUIs

The following question and answer appeared on the Florida Realtor’s Website: Q: I am a real estate broker and an appraiser. I just entered a plea of nolo contendere to DUI (a misdemeanor). Is there a duty to report this misdemeanor to the Florida Real Estate Commission or the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board? A: […]