The Board proposes a rule amendment to include attestation engagements in the disciplinary guidelines as an area subject to discipline if a violation occurs.  

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    DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

    Board of Accountancy

    RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

    61H1-36.004Disciplinary Guidelines; Range of Penalties; Aggravating and Mitigating Circumstances

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes a rule amendment to include attestation engagements in the disciplinary guidelines as an area subject to discipline if a violation occurs.

    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Update rule language to include attestation engagements.

    RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 455.2273, 473.304 FS.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.277, 455.2273, 473.323 FS.

    IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Roger Scarborough, Division Director, Board of Accountancy, 240 NW 76th Dr., Suite A, Gainesville, Florida 32607, Roger.Scarborough@myfloridalicense.com.

    THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.

Document Information

Subject:
Update rule language to include attestation engagements.
Purpose:
The Board proposes a rule amendment to include attestation engagements in the disciplinary guidelines as an area subject to discipline if a violation occurs.
Rulemaking Authority:
455.2273, 473.304 FS.
Law:
455.277, 455.2273, 473.323 FS.
Contact:
Roger Scarborough, Division Director, Board of Accountancy, 240 NW 76th Dr., Suite A, Gainesville, Florida 32607, Roger.Scarborough@myfloridalicense.com.
Related Rules: (1)
61H1-36.004. Disciplinary Guidelines; Range of Penalties; Aggravating and Mitigating Circumstances