61H1-29.005: CPA Education/CPE Credit
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment in order to clarify language concerning the certified public accountant.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: CPA Education/CPE Credit.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 473.304, 473.3101, 473.323(2) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 473.311, 473.312 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:
61H1-29.005 CPA Education/CPE Credit.
The CPE reestablishment period for new Florida certified public accountants licensees begins on the date of certification, which is printed on the license. Only courses completed after that date may be used for CPE credit. Accordingly, no courses which count as education for obtaining the CPA license may be used for CPE credit.
Rulemaking Specific Authority 473.304, 473.3101, 473.323(2) FS. Law Implemented 473.311, 473.312 FS. History–New 11-2-95,________.