61H1-27.005: Educational Advisory Committee
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment in order to clarify language concerning the certified public accountant.
SUMMARY: Language concerning the certified public accountant will be clarified.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared. The Board determined the proposed rule will not have an impact on small business.
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.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 120.53(1), 473.304 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 120.53(1), 473.306 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Veloria Kelly, Division Director, Board of Accountancy, 240 N.W. 76th Dr., Suite A, Gainesville, Florida 32607
THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:
61H1-27.005 Educational Advisory Committee.
The Board shall appoint an Educational Advisory Committee which shall be composed of one (1) member of the Board, two (2) Florida certified public accountants licensees in public practice, and four (4) academicians on faculties of universities within the State of Florida. The Board member shall be appointed by the Chairman and serve at his or her pleasure. The other members of the Committee will be selected by the Chairman of the Committee for terms of two (2) years, with the potential for reappointment for one (1) additional two (2) year term. Any member appointed to fill a vacated, partial term, can serve two (2) full terms. In addition, the Committee shall consist of expert staff retained by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Said staff shall be individuals who have knowledge and experience with educational curricula and national accreditation standards for accounting and business programs. The Educational Advisory Committee shall assist the Board and Board staff with any educational matters or issues brought to the Committee, including but not limited to questions regarding academic qualification for applications for examination and licensure by endorsement. The Committee may also bring educational issues it deems of importance to the Board.
Rulemaking Specific Authority 120.53(1), 473.304 FS. Law Implemented 120.53(1), 473.306 FS. HistoryNew 7-7-85, Formerly 21A-27.05, Amended 12-2-92, Formerly 21A-27.005, Amended ________.
