To help you better understand financial concepts, the Florida Institute of CPAs compiles consumer articles that offer tips on taxes and financial planning. Articles available here may have been published originally in state or national newspapers, as FICPA news releases, written by FICPA members for publication in business-journal-accounting sections, or other print or electronic publications. Wherever the original source, the articles were written with the consumer in mind. This information should not be a substitute for advice from a certified public accountant, but a guide to assist you in making wise financial decisions.