For Rule 29.002, the Board proposes the rule amendment to remove the fee for a temporary license from this rule as it is being added to Rule 61H1-31.007, F.A.C. For Rule 29.0025, the Board proposes the rule amendment to delete the fee for an out of ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Board of Accountancy

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
61H1-29.002: Temporary License
61H1-29.0025: Temporary License - Electronic Practice
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: For Rule 29.002, the Board proposes the rule amendment to remove the fee for a temporary license from this rule as it is being added to Rule 61H1-31.007, F.A.C. For Rule 29.0025, the Board proposes the rule amendment to delete the fee for an out of state certified public accountant seeking a temporary license from this rule as it is being added to Rule 61H1-31.0075, F.A.C.
SUMMARY: The fee for a temporary license will be removed from Rule 61H1-29.002, F.A.C. and be moved to Rule 61H1-31.007, F.A.C. The fee for an out of state certified public accountant seeking a temporary license will be removed from Rule 61H1-29.0025 and moved to Rule 61H1-31.0075.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:
The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the agency.
The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: During discussion of the economic impact of this rule at its Board meeting, the Board, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 473.304, 473.305, 473.314 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 473.314, 473.315, 473.3141 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Veloria A. Kelly, Division Director, Board of Accountancy, 240 NW 76th Drive, Suite A, Gainesville, Florida 32607.

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61H1-29.002 Temporary License.

(1) through (3) No change.

(4) The out-of-state certified public accountant shall furnish the Department with the names of all out-of-state personnel coming into the state to fulfill the specific engagement and such other information as required by Chapters 455 and 473, F.S., and rules promulgated pursuant thereto. At the time of such furnishing, the out-of-state certified public accountant shall pay to the Department the sum of $400 for the first license in a calendar year and $400 for each additional application in the same calendar year. If the out-of-state certified public accountant desires to substitute personnel or bring additional personnel into the state to fulfill the specific engagement, he shall notify the Department of the names of such substituted personnel or additional personnel as soon as practicable after the substitution or addition.

(5) No change.

(6) The fee will not be refunded in the event the application is withdrawn or denied.

(7) through (9) renumbered (6) through (8) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 473.304, 473.305, 473.314 FS. Law Implemented 473.314, 473.315, 473.3141 FS. History–New 12-4-79, Amended 2-3-81, 10-19-83, Formerly 21A-29.02, Amended 5-3-88, 12-3-89, 6-13-90, 3-29-92, 12-2-92, Formerly 21A-29.002, Amended 6-28-94, 1-11-95, 8-28-06, 12-10-09, 6-21-11,                    .

 

61H1-29.0025 Temporary License – Electronic Practice.

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) At the time of submission of the application, the out-of-state certified public accountant or firm shall pay to the Department the $400.00 license fee. The fee will not be refunded in the event the application is withdrawn or denied.

(4) through (5) renumbered (3) through (4) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 473.304, 473.314 FS. Law Implemented 473.314 FS. History–New 2-12-98, Amended 8-28-06, 12-10-09,                  .

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Accountancy
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Accountancy
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: June 7, 2012
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: October 10, 2012