CPA Practice

JUNE 15, 2023

The Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) is one of the oldest and largest CPA societies in the U.S. The FICPA Vision “A thriving and future-ready accounting professional that powers the success of Florida businesses and the communities we serve.”

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

On February 8, the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) officially opened its new headquarters in the Park Building at 250 S. I’m thrilled that the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants has selected downtown Orlando as the site of its new headquarters,” said Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer. “As

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Going Concern

MARCH 10, 2023

By Sharon Lassar, PhD, CPA (Florida) John J. Gilbert Professor and Director of the School of Accountancy, University of Denver Going Concern previously reported on bits of an interview with Ken Bishop , President and CEO of NASBA, published in Journal of Accountancy. That’s what you might think. For example, Section 5.2

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

When we talk about why no one wants to be an accountant anymore, a handful of things come up in every thread. Let’s quickly get them down in case an alien who just landed on Earth this morning Googles “accountant shortage,” arrives on this article, and wishes to learn more about the causes.

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Going Concern

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. Comments are closed on Friday Footnotes and the Monday Morning Accounting News Brief by default. How Is Deloitte Making Accounting Accessible To Diverse Young Talent? Only 10.8%

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The Tennessee Society of CPAs (TSCPA) is pleased to award $280,000 in scholarships through the TSCPA Educational & Memorial Foundation to 128 Tennessee accounting students. Together, Life Associates have helped approximately 4,000 students over the last 25 years pursue a degree in accounting and sit for the CPA Exam.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 24, 2024

AICPA & CIMA , which together form the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, have today announced the launch of the Registered Apprenticeship for Finance Business Partners in the State of Florida. I have personally seen how apprenticeships can be used successfully to upskill professionals.”

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS), in partnership with the Center for Accounting Transformation (the Center) and a coalition of other stakeholders, is launching a new, national survey to gain fresh insight into what’s driving the decline in individuals pursuing the certified public accountant (CPA) credential.

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 18, 2023

When a tipster sent this over yesterday it seemed obvious prior to clicking the link they were joking when they suggested that “people exposed to fraud have a modest increase in joining the accounting profession.” The phys.org write up is titled : Accounting is facing a labor crisis. Could fraud be part of the solution?

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Accounting Today

JUNE 10, 2024

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board levied sanctions and $150,000 in penalties against L&L CPAs and three of its auditors for violating its rules and standards.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 20, 2023

A new study from the University of Florida revealed how financial fraud can play a surprising role in the struggling accounting labor force. Insights from these studies imply that fraud would create a negative stigma around the labor market for all business fields, and accounting in particular, but we find the opposite.

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MyIRSRelief

MAY 24, 2023

When to Seek Help from a Certified Public Accountant A certified public accountant (CPA) is a licensed professional who has met certain education, experience, and examination requirements. CPAs are qualified to provide a wide range of accounting, tax, and consulting services.

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Going Concern

APRIL 1, 2024

Business Insider wrote about the accountant shortage, specifically Tupperware griping in regulatory filings that it can’t find enough people (again): The accountant shortage is so bad that companies are delaying filing key mandatory reports. A lot of this work that we’re doing is, I’d call it forensic accounting,” Cipriano said.

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CPA Practice

JULY 13, 2023

The Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) has announced that Jason Harrell will join the FICPA as Chief External Affairs Officer, effective July 17, 2023. I am excited to work alongside him as we continue our efforts to protect and promote the CPA profession in Florida.”

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CPA Practice

JULY 31, 2023

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has formed an advisory group representing a broad spectrum of the accounting profession that will help shape a national strategy to address the profession’s talent shortage, including accounting students who go on to obtain a CPA license.

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Withum

MARCH 8, 2024

Withum is proud to share that Ivan Calata , CPA and Sameer Uddin , CPA graduated from the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) Leadership Academy. The FICPA Leadership Academy is a selective program for CPAs aged 35 and under looking to grow as leaders.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 5, 2024

Top 100 accounting firm HHM CPAs has expanded outside of Tennessee after merging in Pensacola, FL-based CPA firm Bizzell, Neff & Galloway on March 1. This growth opportunity will enable us to better serve our clients in all markets and strengthen our firm’s capabilities.”

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Withum

MARCH 8, 2024

Withum is proud to share that Ivan Calata , CPA and Sameer Uddin , CPA graduated from the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) Leadership Academy. The FICPA Leadership Academy is a selective program for CPAs aged 35 and under looking to grow as leaders.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 10, 2024

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) doled out $150,000 worth of total fines to a Plantation, FL-based CPA firm on June 10 for violations related to quality control, auditing failures, and missing Form AP deadlines.

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MyIRSRelief

MAY 24, 2023

When to Seek Help from a Certified Public Accountant A certified public accountant (CPA) is a licensed professional who has met certain education, experience, and examination requirements. CPAs are qualified to provide a wide range of accounting, tax, and consulting services.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

AICPA News is a round-up of recent announcements from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The program allows UMCS students to kickstart their careers by developing their accounting, finance, and business skills and earning prestigious professional qualifications alongside their university studies.

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xendoo

APRIL 23, 2021

A recent article by Citybiz profiles our own Lil Roberts and touts the dramatic growth potential of both Xendoo and the South Florida tech economy. Over the past year, COVID-19 has driven massive numbers of financiers and entrepreneurs from the dense metropolitan areas of California and New York here to southern Florida.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) Foundation has granted fellowships to 25 minority doctoral students as part of the AICPA Fellowship for Minority Doctoral Students. This initiative aims to enhance racial and ethnic diversity and inclusivity among accounting educators in colleges and universities.

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

By Sharon Lassar, PhD, CPA (Florida) John J. Gilbert Professor and Director of the School of Accountancy, University of Denver Thank goodness for the Connecticut Society of CPAs! To become a CPA, one must meet the requirements of three Es: education, exam, and experience. There are no educators on the task force.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 2, 2024

PKF Mueller Joins Cherry Bekaert to Expand Chicago Market Reach Cherry Bekaery, an assurance, tax and advisory firm, recently completed an acquisition transaction with PKF Mueller , a full-service certified public accounting and business advisory firm located in the metropolitan Chicago area.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 31, 2023

The Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) on Jan. 25 held its annual in-person advocacy event, Hike the Hill, at the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee. The FICPA was honored to hear a keynote address from Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Secretary Melanie Griffin. Ed Hooper, Sen.

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Going Concern

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. Comments are closed on Friday Footnotes and the Monday Morning Accounting News Brief by default. In a case brought by investors against the accounting firm BDO, the Second U.S.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 7, 2024

CPA Practice Advisor wants to highlight those in the accounting and tax communities who have begun or are in the process of mobilizing efforts to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene. Florida Institute of CPAs FICPA hosted a webinar on Oct. This column will be continually updated. The webinar is free to attend.

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Except in the case of 90s rapper beefs, Tupac and Biggie were equally popular stars whereas in this case the AICPA encompasses the entirety of the profession in the United States versus Minnesota CPAs and the society that serves them. CPAs would need to hold multiple licenses and incur additional expenses.

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Going Concern

AUGUST 24, 2023

By Sharon Lassar, PhD, CPA (Florida) John J. Gilbert Professor and Director of the School of Accountancy, University of Denver A friend asked why I believe the 150-hour requirement is more of a barrier of entry to the accounting profession than a 120-hour requirement with added experience. That is a great question.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 12, 2023

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)—one of the largest state associations in the nation serving the certified public accountant (CPA) community—has presented Daniel F. Rahill III, CPA/PFS, JD, LL.M., He is a state chapter president and board member of the American Academy of Attorney-CPAs, where he is a frequent speaker.

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Going Concern

JANUARY 19, 2024

Traipsing haphazardly across the internet as one does, I came across this ancient scroll dated 1988 and entitled “Education requirements for entry into the accounting profession: a statement of the AICPA policies.” For those who meet this standard, no qualifying experience should be required to sit for the CPA examination.

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MyIRSRelief

JULY 3, 2023

Certified Public Accountants (CPAs): CPAs are licensed accountants with expertise in tax matters. Tax Attorneys: Tax attorneys are lawyers who specialize in tax law. They are qualified to represent clients in tax-related matters and provide legal advice during an audit.

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CPA Practice

MAY 10, 2024

The Florida Institute of Public Accountants (FICPA), Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and three South Florida accounting firms – Berkowitz Pollack Brant, Kaufman Rossin and PAAST – have launched a new partnership that will assist future certified public accountants (CPAs) on their path to licensure.

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xendoo

MARCH 17, 2022

Historically, small business owners would partner with a local accounting firm, hire an in-house bookkeeper, or do the bookkeeping themselves with a calculator, pencil, and paper. . Income and expenses flow digitally from the bank account to the bookkeeping software, so every transaction can be accounted for and properly categorized.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 11, 2024

“They deserve the heartiest of congratulations for their achievement, and we at the AICPA look forward to supporting these accountants as they continue on to a bright future in the profession.” Owen Berry , Florida, employed with Ennis, Pellum & Associates CPAs in Jacksonville. Reece Diloreto , Florida, EY in Tampa.

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CPA Practice

JULY 1, 2024

I look forward to working alongside President & CEO Shelly Weir, my fellow Board and Council members, and the FICPA staff to ensure that Florida CPAs are protected in Tallahassee, respected in other states, and represented at the national level. Together, we can be part of the positive change that pushes our profession forward.”

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