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Howell, Buchan & Strong's team can help you with your business or professional license.Applying for the CPA Exam with a Criminal Background
Are you aspiring to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the state of Florida, but have a criminal background? Before you can achieve your dream of becoming a CPA,....
When an Administrative Complaint is Filed Against Your Florida CPA License
When the Department of Business and Professional Regulation receives a complaint against your Florida CPA license it can be concerning and confusing because your livelihood and reputation are at stake.....
What happens if the Department of Business and Professional Regulation chooses to discipline my Certified Public Accountant license?
If you are a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and the Department seeks to discipline you, they will first give you notice via a legal document called an administrative complaint. This....
Impacts of Fraud on CPA & Your License
Few professions are so protective of the public trust as that of accountancy. Fraud is one of the most serious things an accountant can do to endanger their license. It....
CPA Arrested in Florida? When to Self-report a Conviction
Florida law requires that a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) report a criminal conviction to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Certified Public Accounting. This must be....
CPA Mishaps: Ransoming Client Records
Often our firm receives questions from Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firms about the rules and regulations surrounding client accounting records. This blog offers legal answers to your CPA-related questions about....
Do you need additional time for completing the CPA CPE requirements?
Florida CPAs must complete 80 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) by June 30th of the renewal year. These 80 CPE hours must consist of at least eight in accounting/auditing....
Need a Variance or Waiver from the 18-Month CPA Exam Requirement?
We can help you with: Drafting your petition for variance or waiver from the 18-month Certified Public Accounting (CPA) exam requirement. Articulating your reason as to why you should receive....
