61H1-22.001. Competence (General Standards)  


Effective on Thursday, December 10, 2009
  • 1A 2certified public accountant 5shall comply with the following general standards and must justify any departures therefrom:

    18(1) Professional competence. A 22certified public accountant 25shall undertake only those engagements which he or his firm can reasonably expect to complete with professional competence. A 44certified public accountant 47must be in charge of all public accounting services performed by the firm.

    60(2) Due professional care. A 65certified public accountant 68shall exercise due professional care in the performance of an engagement.

    79(3) Planning and supervision. A 84certified public accountant 87shall adequately plan and supervise an engagement.

    94(4) Sufficient relevant data. A 99certified public accountant 102shall obtain sufficient relevant data to afford a reasonable basis for conclusions or recommendations in relation to an engagement.

    121Rulemaking 122Authority 123473.304, 124473.315 FS. 126Law Implemented 128473.315 FS. 130History–New 12-4-79, Amended 2-3-81, Formerly 21A-22.01, 21A-22.001, Amended 12-30-97, 13912-10-09.

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