James G. Newman, on behalf of Gregory, Sharer & Stuart, P.A.; The petition seeks the Board’s interpretation of subsection 61H1-26.001(3), Florida Administrative Code, which states “Certified Public Accountants may share office facilities provided ...

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Board of Accountancy

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
61H1-26.001: Form of Practice and Name-Shared Office Space
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on February 16, 2010, the Board of Accountancy has received the petition for declaratory statement from James G. Newman, on behalf of Gregory, Sharer & Stuart, P.A.The petition seeks the agency's opinion as to the applicability of subsection 61H1-26.001(3), Florida Administrative Code, as it applies to the petitioner.
The petition seeks the Board’s interpretation of subsection 61H1-26.001(3), Florida Administrative Code, which states “Certified Public Accountants may share office facilities provided there is adequate disclosure that would enable a reasonable person to determine the practice is not associated with the profession or occupation not regulated by the Board, such as written agreements, signs, etc.” and whether based on the circumstances listed in the petition, that the petitioner satisfies the requirements of the rule.
A copy of the Petition for Declaratory Statement may be obtained by contacting: Veloria Kelly, Division Director, Board of Accountancy, 240 N. W. 76th Dr., Suite A, Gainesville, Florida 32607.