Gregory S. Uchimura, CPA, on behalf of Howard, Howard and Hodges, Certified Public Accountants and Consultants, filed on June 11, 2015.; The petition seeks the Board’s interpretation of Sections 473.308(5) and (6)(a), F.S., and whether the Board of ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Board of Accountancy

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Accountancy has received the petition for declaratory statement from Gregory S. Uchimura, CPA, on behalf of Howard, Howard and Hodges, Certified Public Accountants and Consultants, filed on June 11, 2015. The petition seeks the agency’s opinion as to the applicability of Sections 473.308(5) and (6)(a), F.S., as they apply to the petitioner.

The petition seeks the Board’s interpretation of Sections 473.308(5) and (6)(a), F.S., and whether the Board of Accountancy would apply “good moral character” requirements or impose discipline on Florida CPAs providing services for marijuana-related businesses in states where marijuana-related businesses have been legalized. 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, [e-mail] or [phone].