Notice of Development of Rulemaking

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Board of Accountancy
RULE NO: RULE TITLE
61H1-27.005: Educational Advisory Committee
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment in order to clarify language concerning the certified public accountant.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Educational Advisory Committee.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 120.53(1), 473.304 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 120.53(1), 473.306 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Veloria Kelly, Division Director, Board of Accountancy, 240 N.W. 76th Dr., Suite A, Gainesville, Florida 32607

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

61H1-27.005 Educational Advisory Committee.

The Board shall appoint an Educational Advisory Committee which shall be composed of one (1) member of the Board, two (2) Florida certified public accountants licensees in public practice, and four (4) academicians on faculties of universities within the State of Florida. The Board member shall be appointed by the Chairman and serve at his or her pleasure. The other members of the Committee will be selected by the Chairman of the Committee for terms of two (2) years, with the potential for reappointment for one (1) additional two (2) year term. Any member appointed to fill a vacated, partial term, can serve two (2) full terms. In addition, the Committee shall consist of expert staff retained by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Said staff shall be individuals who have knowledge and experience with educational curricula and national accreditation standards for accounting and business programs. The Educational Advisory Committee shall assist the Board and Board staff with any educational matters or issues brought to the Committee, including but not limited to questions regarding academic qualification for applications for examination and licensure by endorsement. The Committee may also bring educational issues it deems of importance to the Board.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 120.53(1), 473.304 FS. Law Implemented 120.53(1), 473.306 FS. History–New 7-7-85, Formerly 21A-27.05, Amended 12-2-92, Formerly 21A-27.005, Amended_________.