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Rule Title: College or University Requirements
Department: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION    Add to MyFLRules Favorites
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Division: Board of Accountancy
Chapter: EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):

VIEW_RULE Effective Date: 4/23/2024
History Notes: Rulemaking Authority 473.304, 473.306 FS. Law Implemented 473.306 FS. History–New 12-4-79, Amended 2-3-81, 3-21-84, 10-28-85, Formerly 21A-27.01, Amended 4-8-86, 9-1-87, 8-25-88, 12-28-89, 3-29-90, Formerly 21A-27.001, Amended 1-11-95, 5-11-03, 3-21-05, 4-9-06, 8-13-06, 12-27-09, 2-6-12, 3-27-13, 8-7-13, 3-13-18, 7-29-18, 4-30-19, 4-23-20, 2-9-21, 6-2-21, 4-23-24.
References in this version: Ref-09611 The Board’s list of approved evaluation services, effective April 2017 final
History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006
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College or University Requirements 28236426 Effective:
04/23/2024
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The Board proposes a rule amendment to update and clarify the rule language for college or university requirements. 28121966 3/5/2024
Vol. 50/45
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The Board proposes a rule amendment to update and clarify the rule language for college or university requirements. 28073757 2/19/2024
Vol. 50/34
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of the issuance of an Order Denying the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on August 30, 2022, by Fouad Kraishan. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 48, No. 174, of the September 7, .... 26597999 12/5/2022
Vol. 48/234
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variance or waiver filed by Fouad Kraishan. Petitioner seeks a permanent variance or waiver of rule 61H1-27.001(5), F.A.C., which requires that a graduate of a four-year degree granting institution not accredited at the .... 26258208 9/7/2022
Vol. 48/174
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College or University Requirements 24549747 Effective:
06/02/2021
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notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on September 11, 2020, by Aleksandra Dubova. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 46, No. 181, of the .... 24356426 3/29/2021
Vol. 47/60
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The Board proposes a rule amendment to the language to include the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) into the academic requirements. 24328878 3/18/2021
Vol. 47/53
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The Board proposes a rule amendment to update the rule language. 24263112 3/3/2021
Vol. 47/42
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College or University Requirements 24129931 Effective:
02/09/2021
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The Board proposes a rule amendment to the language to include the countries of Scotland and South Africa into the academic accreditation. 23940684 12/1/2020
Vol. 46/232
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The Board proposes the development to update the rule language. 23887043 11/16/2020
Vol. 46/223
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variance or waiver filed by Aleksandra Dubova. Petitioner seeks a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-27.001(5), F.A.C., with regards to a graduate of a four-year degree granting institution not accredited at the time the applicant’s .... 23657638 9/16/2020
Vol. 46/181
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College or University Requirements 23118512 Effective:
04/23/2020
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The Board proposes a rule amendment to change distinction from “post baccalaureate” to “graduate level.” 22992121 3/4/2020
Vol. 46/44
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The Board proposes a rule amendment to change distinction from “post baccalaureate” to “graduate level.” 22937704 2/18/2020
Vol. 46/33
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College or University Requirements 21744507 Effective:
04/30/2019
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of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on January 17, 2019, by Khaled K. Ali. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 45, No. 15, of the January 23, 2019, .... 21785635 4/26/2019
Vol. 45/82
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of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on December 10, 2018, by Benjamin Kincaid. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 45, No. 03, of the January 4, .... 21632666 3/18/2019
Vol. 45/53
View Text Change
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College or University Requirements 21622869 3/15/2019
Vol. 45/52
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to add an additional accrediting agency. 21511416 2/12/2019
Vol. 45/29
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The Board proposes the rule amendment add an additional accrediting agency. 21444874 1/25/2019
Vol. 45/17
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variance or waiver filed by Khaled K. Ali. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-27.001(5)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that provides that a graduate of a four-year degree granting institution not accredited .... 21431488 1/23/2019
Vol. 45/15
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variance or waiver filed by Benjamin Kincaid. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-27.001(5)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that provides that a graduate of a four-year degree granting institution not .... 21334197 1/4/2019
Vol. 45/03
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of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on May 17, 2018, by Chirag Shah. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 44, No. 102 of the May 24, 2018, Florida .... 20915157 9/19/2018
Vol. 44/183
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College or University Requirements 20663442 Effective:
07/29/2018
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to update language regarding applicants relying on transcripts from a foreign institution and to incorporate the Board’s list of approved transcript evaluation services into the rule..... 20493304 6/5/2018
Vol. 44/109
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variance or waiver filed by Chirag Minenkumar Shah. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-27.001(5)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that provides that a graduate of a four-year degree granting institution .... 20456832 5/24/2018
Vol. 44/102
View Text Development
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to update language regarding applicants relying on transcripts from a foreign institution and to incorporate the Board’s list of approved transcript evaluation services into the rule..... 20436171 5/18/2018
Vol. 44/98
View Text Final
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College or University Requirements 20112579 Effective:
03/13/2018
View Text Proposed
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the manner by which accreditation, within the meaning of Section 473.306, F.S., is established. 19934972 1/10/2018
Vol. 44/07
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variance or waiver filed by Frank E. LaVerde. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-27.001(5)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that provides that a graduate of a four-year degree granting institution not .... 19757365 11/21/2017
Vol. 43/225
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variance or waiver filed by Xing Lu. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-27.001(5)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that provides that a graduate of a four-year degree granting institution not accredited .... 19509821 10/9/2017
Vol. 43/195
View Text Workshop
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A rules development workshop will be held to discuss proposed rule amendments for Rules 61H1-27.001 and 61H1-27.002, F.A.C., and the education ....
  Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 1:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter ....
  Biltmore Hotel & Resort, 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables, ....
19103391 6/21/2017
Vol. 43/120
View Text Public Meeting
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The Rules Committee of the Board of Accountancy will meet to discuss and draft language for rules 61H1-27.001, F.A.C and 61H1-27.002, F.A.C.
  Thursday, May 18, 2017 starting at 1:00 p.m. until all business ....
  Department of Business and Professional Regulation 2601 Blair ....
18924135 5/4/2017
Vol. 43/87
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variance or waiver filed by Maria Rosa Felella. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-27.001(5)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that provides that a graduate of a four-year degree granting institution .... 18764182 3/22/2017
Vol. 43/56
View Text Development
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the manner by which accreditation, within the meaning of Section 473.306, F.S., is established. 18563198 2/2/2017
Vol. 43/22
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variance or waiver filed by Shuhuan Liu. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-27.001(5)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires a graduate of a four-year degree granting institution not accredited .... 18396552 12/22/2016
Vol. 42/247
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variance or waiver filed by Myroslava Bune. The petition is amended. Petitioner is seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-27.001(5)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires a graduate of a four-year degree granting .... 17986436 9/9/2016
Vol. 42/176
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variance or waiver filed by Sara Palchetti, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-27.001(5)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that provides that a graduate of a four-year degree granting institution not accredited at .... 16999849 1/7/2016
Vol. 42/04
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variance or waiver filed by Keisha Francis, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-27.001(5)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires a graduate of a four-year degree granting institution not accredited at the time .... 16730771 11/5/2015
Vol. 41/216
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variance or waiver filed by Katharina Todd, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-27.001(5)(a), Florida Administrative Code, that requires a graduate of a four-year degree granting institution not accredited at the time .... 16529787 9/25/2015
Vol. 41/187
View Text Final
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College or University Requirements 13283197 Effective:
08/07/2013
View Text Proposed
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to remove the prohibition against using advanced subject education hours to qualify under the rule to additionally satisfy the requirements of Rule 61H1-27.002, F.A.C. 13100643 6/11/2013
Vol. 39/113
View Text Development
61H1-27.001
The Board proposes the rule amendment to remove the prohibition against using advanced subject education hours to qualify under the rule additionally to satisfy the requirements of Rule 61H1-27.002, F.A.C. 13026729 5/21/2013
Vol. 39/99
View Text Final
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College or University Requirements 12752607 Effective:
03/27/2013
View Text Proposed
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to correct the name of one of the regional accrediting agencies. 12616613 2/6/2013
Vol. 39/25
View Text Development
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to correct the name of one of the regional accrediting agencies. 12534260 1/18/2013
Vol. 39/13
View Text Final
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College or University Requirements 10982357 Effective:
02/06/2012
View Text Proposed
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to add Hong Kong to a list of countries with Board-approved college or university accounting programs to mirror the recent recognition by the U.S. International Qualifications Appraisal .... 10776232 12/16/2011
Vol. 37/50
View Text Development
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to add Hong Kong to a list of countries with Board-approved college or university accounting programs to mirror the recent recognition by the U.S. International Qualifications Appraisal .... 10626173 11/10/2011
Vol. 37/45
View Text Variances
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The Order is regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on March 2, 2010, by Pedro F. Ruiz. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 36, No. 13, of the April 2, 2010, Florida Administrative .... 9351205 11/12/2010
Vol. 36/45
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The Order is regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on April 20, 2010, by Baby Varkey. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 36, No. 22, of the June 4, 2010, Florida Administrative .... 9297661 10/29/2010
Vol. 36/43
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Alwyn Kruger, seeking a variance or waiver of paragraph 61H1-27.001(5)(a), Florida Administrative Code, which lists the requirements for an applicant for licensure who holds a degree from a college that is not accredited. .... 9078635 9/3/2010
Vol. 36/35
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Baby Varkey, seeking a variance or waiver of paragraph 61H1-27.001(5)(a), Florida Administrative Code, which lists the requirements for an applicant for licensure who holds a degree from a college that is not accredited. .... 8736516 6/4/2010
Vol. 36/22
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Baby Varkey, seeking a variance or waiver of paragraph 61H1-27.001(5)(a), Florida Administrative Code, which lists the requirements for an applicant for licensure who holds a degree from a college that is not accredited. 8553865 4/23/2010
Vol. 36/16
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Pedro F. Ruiz, seeking a variance or waiver of paragraph 61H1-27.001(5)(a), Florida Administrative Code, which lists the requirements for an applicant for licensure who holds a degree from an college that is not accredited. .... 8455604 4/2/2010
Vol. 36/13
View Text Final
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College or University Requirements 8062366 Effective:
12/27/2009
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Phiroze N. Desai, seeking a variance or waiver of paragraph 61H1-27.001(5)(a), Florida Administrative Code, which lists the requirements for an applicant for licensure who holds a degree from an accredited college. Petitioner .... 7891064 11/6/2009
Vol. 35/44
View Text Proposed
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to add New Zealand to a list of countries for approval for its college or university accounting programs. 7853816 10/30/2009
Vol. 35/43
View Text Development
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to add New Zealand to a list of countries for approval for its college or university accounting programs. 7739453 10/9/2009
Vol. 35/40
View Text Variances
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The Order is regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on December 3, 2008, by Kevin Donald. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 35, No. 3, of the January 23, 2009, Florida Administrative .... 7100805 5/8/2009
Vol. 35/18
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Timothy R. Shelley, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 61H1-27.001(5)(a), Florida Administrative Code, which lists the requirements for an applicant for licensure who hold a degree from an accredited college. 6154279 9/19/2008
Vol. 34/38
View Text Public Meeting
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To consider items relating to the educational requirements to sit for the CPA examination.
  Thursday, May 29, 2008, at 9:00 a.m.
  Conference call.
5517862 5/2/2008
Vol. 34/18
View Text Variances
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The Order is regarding the Petition for Waiver or Variance, filed on October 4, 2006, by Philip Newman. The Notice of Petition for Waiver or Variance was published in Vol. 32, No. 43, of the October 27, 2006, F.A.W. Petitioner .... 4144924 5/18/2007
Vol. 33/20
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Phil Newman by Seann Frazier, Esquire, seeking a variance or waiver of subsection 61H1-27.001(5), Florida Administrative Code, and the requirement that an applicant for licensure who does not hold a degree from an accredited .... 3061046 10/27/2006
Vol. 32/43
View Text Final
61H1-27.001
College or University Requirements 2084644 Effective:
08/13/2006
View Text Proposed
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to correct a grammatical error. 401985 6/9/2006
Vol. 32/23
View Text Development
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The Board proposes to review the existing language in this rule to determine whether changes are necessary. 109918 3/10/2006
Vol. 32/10
View Text Proposed
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The Board proposes the rule amendment to change the name of the agency regulating the accredited school or college from the Florida State Board of Independent Colleges and Universities to the Commission for Independent Education; .... 36004 1/20/2006
Vol. 32/03