Renata Dunn, CPA, filed on December 3, 2013.; The petition seeks the Board’s interpretation of Sections 473.309 and 473.315, F.S. and Rule 61H1-21.001, F.A.C., regarding whether it is possible to maintain independence to perform audits through her ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Board of Accountancy

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61H1-21.001Independence

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Board of Accountancy has received the petition for declaratory statement from Renata Dunn, CPA, filed on December 3, 2013. The petition seeks the agency's opinion as to the applicability of Sections 473.309 and 473.315, F.S., and Rule 61H1-21.001, F.A.C., as it applies to the petitioner.

The petition seeks the Board’s interpretation of Sections 473.309 and 473.315, F.S., and Rule 61H1-21.001, F.A.C., regarding whether it is possible to maintain independence to perform audits through her company after acquiring an ownership interest in another CPA company that performs non-audit functions for mutual clients. Except for good cause shown, motions for leave to intervene must be filed within 21 days after publication of this notice.

A copy of the Petition for Declaratory Statement may be obtained by contacting: Veloria Kelly, Division Director, Board of Accountancy, 240 NW 76th Dr., Suite A, Gainesville, Florida 32607 by email at [e-mail] or by telephoning [phone].