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FL S1348

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Regulated Industries

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Updates the Uniform Accountancy Act definition from Fourth Edition (December 2007) to Seventh Edition (May 2014)

  • Exempts firms without an office in Florida from licensure requirements if they comply with peer review programs, employ individuals with practice privileges under Florida law, or operate in states where their principal place of business is located

  • Revises the definition of "client" to mean any person or entity that agrees with an accountant to receive professional services, rather than one who consults an accountant for accounting services

  • Adds suspension or revocation of practice rights before the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board as grounds for disciplinary action by the state board

  • Takes effect July 1, 2017

Legislative Description

Public Accountancy

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 987 (Ch. 2017-148)

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules4/3/2017
Commerce And Tourism3/28/2017
Regulated Industries3/14/2017

Full Bill Text

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