: For Rule 61H1-26.001, F.A.C., the Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify when the terms “CPA,” CPA Firm,” and “CPAs and Associates,” “Certified Public Accountants and Associates,” may be used. For Rules 61H1-26.003, and 26.004, F.A.C., the ...  

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    DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

    Board of Accountancy

    RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

    61H1-26.001Form of Practice and Name-Shared Office Space

    61H1-26.003Licensure of Florida Certified Public Accountant Firms

    61H1-26.004Changes by Firms

    61H1-26.005Address of Record

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: For Rule 61H1-26.001, F.A.C., the Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify when the terms “CPA,” CPA Firm,” and “CPAs and Associates,” “Certified Public Accountants and Associates,” may be used. For Rules 61H1-26.003, and 26.004, F.A.C., the Board proposes the rule amendments to clarify language.

    For Rule 61H1-26.005, F.A.C., the Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify that firms are also to maintain updated addresses with the Board.

    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Form of Practice and Name-Shared Office Space. Licensure of Florida Certified Public Accountant Firms. Changes by Firms. Address of Record.

    RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 473.304, 473.3101, 473.321 FS.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.275, 473.3101, 473.321 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: Veloria A. Kelly, Division Director, Board of Accountancy, 240 NW 76th Drive, Suite A, Gainesville, Florida 32607

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

Document Information

Subject:
Form of Practice and Name-Shared Office Space. Licensure of Florida Certified Public Accountant Firms. Changes by Firms. Address of Record.
Purpose:
: For Rule 61H1-26.001, F.A.C., the Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify when the terms “CPA,” CPA Firm,” and “CPAs and Associates,” “Certified Public Accountants and Associates,” may be used. For Rules 61H1-26.003, and 26.004, F.A.C., the Board proposes the rule amendments to clarify language. For Rule 61H1-26.005, F.A.C., the Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify that firms are also to maintain updated addresses with the Board.
Rulemaking Authority:
473.304, 473.3101, 473.321 FS.
Law:
455.275, 473.3101, 473.321 FS.
Contact:
Veloria A. Kelly, Division Director, Board of Accountancy, 240 NW 76th Drive, Suite A, Gainesville, Florida 32607.
Related Rules: (4)
61H1-26.001. Form of Practice and Name-Shared Office Space
61H1-26.003. Licensure of Florida Certified Public Accountant Firms
61H1-26.004. Changes by Firms
61H1-26.005. Address of Record