Press Releases
In this area you will find a collection of recent press releases on subjects ranging from tax tips to financial planning ideas.
July 6, 2020 W.G. Spoor becomes 93rd Chair of Florida Institute of CPAs- TALLAHASSEE – W.G. Spoor, CPA, PFS, CGMA, and partner at St. Petersburg-based accounting firm Spoor Bunch Franz (SBF), is the 2020-21 chair of the Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA), effective July 1.“W.G. is just the right leader for...
March 10, 2020 FICPA Diversity and Inclusion Statement- “We’re in this together” has been the Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA) message to its members throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. And as our nation began confronting another pandemic, the injustices brought about by centuries of inequality, the...
January 31, 2020 FICPA and Florida Bar International Tax Conference in Miami- During this month’s FICPA and Florida Bar International Tax Conference in Miami, IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig addressed 500 CPAs and attorneys and discussed how the passion among his collective “we” at the IRS can make a...
December 11, 2019 Florida's Top Young CPAs Convene in Tallahassee for Capstone Experience Connecting Them to Florida's Business & Legislative Communities- TALLAHASSEE, FL: Florida’s best and brightest young CPAs have immense technical skills but still need experience and exposure to the people and institutions that form the business climate in Florida. To give them this opportunity, the...
October 28, 2019 20 Tampa-Area Accounting Students Receive Scholarships- The FICPA Scholarship Foundation presented 20 fourth and fifth-year accounting students with $2,000 scholarship checks at its second annual Tampa Bay Scholarship Night. Co-presented by the FICPA Suncoast, West Coast and Gulf Coast Chapters along...
October 28, 2019 2020-21 FICPA'S COUNCIL SLATE OF OFFICERS & MEMBERS-AT-LARGE NOMINATED- FICPA Official Notice In compliance with Article XI, Section 2, of the FICPA Bylaws, be it known that the following nominations for Chair-Elect and Director are and will be submitted to the FICPA Council for consideration for election by December...
October 11, 2019 IRS Reminds Taxpayers to Renew ITINs. 2 million ITINs set to expire in 2019- Taxpayers with expiring Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs) can get their ITINs renewed more quickly and avoid refund delays next year by submitting their renewal application soon, the Internal Revenue Service said on Friday. Any...
September 6, 2019 Special Message From FICPA - It is our hope that you and your families passed safely through Hurricane Dorian with little or no damage, and that you now are in positive-recovery mode. Please let us know if there is anything that the FICPA can do to assist you, your family...
August 16, 2019 Florida Institute of CPAs' Accounting Show to Focus on the Technology and Transformation of the Accounting Profession- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Diane Major
Phone: (480) 426-2583
Email: diane@ficpa.org
Tallahassee, FL – August 15, 2019 Technology, transition, and transformation highlight the Florida Institute of CPAs’ (FICPA) 2019...
August 14, 2019 Florida Institute of CPAs Announces New Chair- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Donna Son Phone: (850) 224-2727
Email: donna@ficpa.org Tallahassee, FL – August 14, 2019: Abby Dupree, CPA, Managing Partner at Tallahassee-based accounting firm Carroll and Company, has begun her term as...
August 6, 2019 FICPA Announces 2019-2020 Class of Emerging Leaders Program- FICPA ANNOUNCES 2019-2020 CLASS OF EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jennifer Allen Phone: (850) 224-2727 ex: 422 Email: jennifer@ficpa.org An experiential career development program for the future of Florida finance and...
June 3, 2019 Florida Institute of CPAs Opens New Governmental Affairs Office in Grand Opening Ceremony- When the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was passed in late 2017, it affected millions of individual taxpayers and tax preparers. As part of its implementation, the IRS adjusted its withholding tables. However, the adjusted withholding tables did...
February 28, 2019 Netflix Founder Randolph Shares Startup Advice- Marc Randolph, Netflix co-founder, was the guest speaker Thursday, February 21, at USF Muma College of Business Thought Leader Series in Tampa. The Series draws nationally recognized speakers, innovators, idea generators, entrepreneurs,...
February 18, 2019 Taxpayers Need More Penalty Relief Says AICPA in Letter to IRS- When the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was passed in late 2017, it affected millions of individual taxpayers and tax preparers. As part of its implementation, the IRS adjusted its withholding tables. However, the adjusted withholding tables did...
November 6, 2018 2019-20 FICPAs Council Slate of Officers & Members-At-Large Nominated- In compliance with Article XI, Section 2, of the FICPA Bylaws, be it known that the following nominations for Chair-Elect and Director are and will be submitted to the FICPA Council for consideration for election by December 31, 2018. Chair:...
December 7, 2017 Announcement of Graduates from 2017 Emerging Leaders Program- Tallahassee, FL : The Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) is proud to announce the graduates of it s 2017 Emerging Leaders Program. Thirty-two participants from all over the state were invited by the FICPA to attend a...
November 27, 2017 Veterans Due Tax Refunds Must Act Timely to Claim Them- The Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act of 2016 was passed on December 16, 2016, to restore amounts improperly withheld for tax purposes from severance payments to individuals who retired or separated from service in the Armed Forces for...
November 20, 2017 Newsflash: House and Senate Tax Plans Move Forward- On November 2, the House Ways & Means Committee released HR1, the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.”—its version of tax reform and passed the bill on November 16. Now, all the attention is on the Senate and its version, also termed the...
November 2, 2017 2018-19 FICPA's Council Slate Of Officers & Members-at-large Nominated- FICPA Official Notice
In compliance with Article XI, Section 2, of the FICPA Bylaws, be it known that the following nominations for Chair-Elect and Director are and will be submitted to the FICPA Council for consideration for election by...
April 17, 2017 CPAs Give Scholarships to Local Students at Area Race- “We’re proud to announce that for the 28th year, thanks to the generosity of South Florida businesses
and community members, we’re giving money to local accounting students,” said Race Chairman and
CPA Ken Strauss.
July 28, 2015 Justin Thames to Lead FICPA Governmental Affairs - The Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA) recently tapped internal lobbyist Justin Thames as its director of governmental affairs.
Thames is responsible for formulating, implementing and managing legislative and political strategies on behalf of the...
July 14, 2015 Florida Institute of CPAs Installs Mia Thomas as Chairman of the Board- The
Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) announces that
Mia
A. Thomas
,
CPA, CGMA
of
Orlando
, will serve as the FICPA
’
s 2015
-
2016
Ch
air of the Board.
Thomas
’
term began July 1, 2015
June 22, 2015 CPA Members Of The Florida House Awarded For Service- Jeff Barbacci, CPA and Chair of the Florida Institute of CPAs recently awarded four CPAs serving in the Florida House of Representatives with the FICPA Chairman’s Special Service Award. Recipients include Rep. Michael Bileca, R-Miami; Rep....
June 22, 2015 Rep. Stevenson Among CPAs In Florida House Awarded For Service- Jeff Barbacci, CPA and Chair of the Florida Institute of CPAs recently awarded Rep. Cyndi Stevenson, R-St. Johns and three other CPAs also serving in the Florida House of Representatives with the FICPA Chairman’s Special Service Award. In...
June 22, 2015 Rep. Richardson Among CPAs In Florida House Awarded For Service- Jeff Barbacci, CPA and Chair of the Florida Institute of CPAs recently awarded Rep. David Richardson, D-Miami and three other CPAs serving in the Florida House of Representatives the FICPA Chairman’s Special Service Award. In addition to...
June 22, 2015 Rep. Raulerson Among CPAs In Florida House Awarded For Service- Jeff Barbacci, CPA and Chair of the Florida Institute of CPAs recently awarded Rep. Dan Raulerson, R-Plant City and three other CPAs also serving in the Florida House of Representatives with the FICPA Chairman’s Special Service Award. In...
June 22, 2015 Rep. Bileca Among CPAs In Florida House Awarded For Service- Jeff Barbacci, CPA and Chair of the Florida Institute of CPAs recently awarded Rep. Michael Bileca, R-Miami and three other CPAs also serving in the Florida House of Representatives with the FICPA Chairman’s Special Service Award. In...
April 6, 2015 FICPA Offers Help for Fort Lauderdale NFP CFOs- Staying up to date and complying with ever-changing regulations is daunting for today’s not-for-profit
CFOs. Effectively managing and reporting financial performance can make the difference between
success and failure for Fort Lauderdale...
April 6, 2015 FICPA Offers Help for Tampa NFP CFOs- Staying up to date and complying with ever-changing regulations is daunting for today’s not-for-profit CFOs. Effectively managing and reporting financial performance can make the difference between success and failure for Tampa...
March 4, 2015 FICPA Announces, Congratulates 26 Under 36- The FICPA is pleased to announce the honorees of its
26 Under 36
initiative. The goal of the
initiative was to identify and recognize FICPA members younger than 36 who have made
notable accomplishments through their service to
our...
January 21, 2015 State, FICPA Warn Don't Fall Victim To Unlicensed CPAs- The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA) are warning Floridians of the danger of hiring unlicensed certified public accountants (CPAs) to assist with their business’...
July 1, 2014 Florida Institute of CPAs Installs Jeff Barbacci as Chairman of the Board- The Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) announces that Jeffrey E. Barbacci, CPA, of Tallahassee will serve as the FICPA’s 2014-2015 Chair of the Board. Barbacci’s term began July 1, 2014.
June 13, 2014 Florida Institute of CPAs Presents Women to Watch Award to Sheri Schultz- Sheri Schultz, CPA/ABV/CFF , of Plantation has received the Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA) Women to Watch Experienced Leader Award. The award, which is given in conjunction with the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), recognizes outstanding...
June 13, 2014 Florida Institute of CPAs Presents Women to Watch Awards- Allison Harrell, CPA, and Sheri Schultz, CPA/ABV/CFF, recently received the Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA) Women to Watch Awards. The awards, which are given in conjunction with the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), recognize outstanding...
June 13, 2014 Florida Institute of CPAs Presents Women to Watch Award to Allison Harrell- Allison Harrell, CPA, of Tallahassee has received the Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA) Women to Watch Emerging Leader Award. The award, which is given in conjunction with the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), recognizes outstanding women who...
March 27, 2013 State, FICPA Congratulate Outstanding CPA Exam Candidates, Encourage Them To Do Business In Florida- The Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) today congratulated Brian Krogol from the University of Florida and Veronika Krasteva from the University of Miami who...
January 15, 2013 State, Accounting Association Announce Winners of Video Contest to Combat Unlicensed Activity- TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) today announced the winners of “The Impostulators” student video contest....
November 21, 2012 Public Encouraged to Vote On Student CPA Videos- TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) today encouraged the public to vote for their favorite video in a public service contest for...
June 28, 2012 Scott Price to Lead State CPA Association- Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) announces that effective July 1, 2012, Scott G. Price, CPA, PFS, CFF, CFE, of Odessa, will serve as the 2012-2013 FICPA Chair.
"The FICPA is proud to welcome Scott as Chair," said...
June 14, 2012 Gov. Scott Streamlines CPA and Business Regulations- TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Gov. Rick Scott, in his keynote address to attendees of the Mega CPE Conference this morning, emphasized the importance of streamlining regulations, permitting and other requirements in Florida’s quest to become...
June 12, 2012 Gov. Rick Scott to Address Florida CPAs- TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA) will host Governor Rick Scott as keynote speaker at its Mega CPE Conference, Wednesday, June 13 in Tampa. Florida CPAs are required to earn 80 hours of continuing professional...
June 11, 2012 Sen. Bob Graham to Address Florida CPAs- TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Institute of CPAs will host Florida Senator Bob Graham as keynote speaker at its Mega CPE Conference, Tuesday, June 12 in Orlando. Florida CPAs are required to earn 80 hours of continuing professional...
June 4, 2012 College Residency Program Teaches Minority High School Students About Accounting, College, Business And Leadership- The Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) will host 45 high school and state college students from across Florida during its 14th annual Minority Summer Residency Program (MSRP), to be held June 10-14 at the University of...
August 31, 2011 Florida Institute of CPAs Selects New President/CEO- The Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) announces that Deborah Curry, CPA, has been selected as its new Chief Executive Officer-Executive Director. She is scheduled to start Oct. 1.
“The FICPA is proud to welcome...
June 23, 2011 Conference Highlights Ever-evolving Changes in Health Care- A year ago, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was signed into law. Today, more than two dozen states are participating in lawsuits to overturn the Act, with Florida and Virginia succeeding. Keeping up with all of the changes and...
October 19, 2010 Harold L. Monk Jr. Receives AICPA Gold Medal Award for Distinguished Service- NEW ORLEANS – Harold L. Monk Jr., CPA, CFE, received the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ 2010 Gold Medal Award for Distinguished Service.
July 29, 2010 Florida Institute of CPAs Awards Outstanding Educator Award to Celina L. Jozsi- Celina L. Jozsi, CPA, an accounting professor at the University of South Florida, received the Florida Institute of CPAs 2010 Outstanding Educator Award.
Jozsi, who earned her master's degree in accountancy at USF, has more than 25 years...
July 29, 2010 Florida Institute of CPAs Awards Outstanding CPA in Public Service to Roshan Shikarpuri- Roshan "Shan" Shikarpuri of Palm Harbor received the Florida Institute of CPAs' Outstanding CPA in Public Service Award.
"Shan has an affinity for all people," said Kathryn B. Anderson, CAE, FICPA CEO-Executive Director. "He is a true leader,...
May 28, 2008 CPAs Building Better Boards Program Can Strengthen Nonprofit Organizations- For Immediate Release
May 15, 2008 Contact:
Jan Dobson, CAE, Sr. Dir. of Communications & Marketing
Florida Institute of CPAs
Phone (850) 224-2727, Ext. 380
E-Mail dobsonj@ficpa.org / www.ficpa.org CPAs Building Better Boards Program...
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