Division of Certified Public Accounting

MISSION: To promote consumer protection by ensuring that certified public accountants and firms meet and adhere to the statutory requirements for licensure.

Within Florida's Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), the division is responsible for the regulation of certified public accountants (CPAs) and accounting firms. The division processes applications to sit for the CPA license, original Florida licensure applications, licensure by endorsement applications, reactivation of a delinquent or inactive CPA license, temporary permit applications, accountancy firm licensure and continuing education reporting forms. In addition, the division provides administrative support to the Board of Accountancy. The Board consists of nine members. Seven members are CPAs and two who are consumer members. The board meets approximately 10 times a year at various locations throughout the state. Meetings are open to the public.

Important Updates

• No Scratch Paper for CPA Exam Candiates
• ImPostulators Unlicensed Activity Video Contest
  
• Request AMNESTY to activate license by December 31, 2012
• Review continuing education courses
• Reinstate null and void license

University of Florida Students win the Impostulators PSA Contest

Congratulations to Team Gazzillo/Flynn for winning first place in the Impostulators PSA contest! For their video on unlicensed certified public accounting activity, they won $1,000 and their school's accounting program won $350. The winning videos will be used to educate consumers about the dangers of unlicensed certified public accounting activity. The winning videos are available at the links below:

First place: Team Gazzillo/Flynn from theUniversity of Florida

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmDUgd7zlO8&feature=em-share_video_user

Second place: Team JJD from the University of South Florida

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOmb6C2SvhU&feature=em-share_video_user

Third place: NSU Accounting Club from Nova Southeastern University

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVHh2_Pk8CU&feature=em-share_video_user

Deadline for 2013 Board Meetings

I want to:

Apply to be a Board Member

Apply for a Minority Scholarship by June 1st

Change My Address

Select A Certified Public Accountant

Transfer Grades/Scores or Verify a License

Self Report Criminal Conviction

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