A Picture Perfect Duo: Florida CPA Helps Grow Freelance Camera Rental Company

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:51:37 GMT

Imagine running a business out of your home for more than 25 years when a divorce forces you to move offices and reevaluate your business strategy. Then, in the midst of it all, you’re the victim of a robbery, resulting in damages to...

MoneyWi$e Offers Financial Planning

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:59:04 GMT

The St. Johns County Public Library System and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants are teaming up to participate in the second annual MoneyWi$e Week, April 29 through May 5. Financial planning workshops for adults will be...

Sequester Hits IRS, More than 89,000 Employees Furloughed

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:29:03 GMT

A little more than a month into the sequester and fresh out of tax season, the Internal Revenue Service has decided to issue furlough notices to all of its employees next week. According to an internal memo issued by Acting IRS Commissioner...

Money Run In Key Biscayne Honors Victims Of Boston Marathon Attack

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:31:33 GMT

Runners at the 24th Annual Money Run joined together at Bill Baggs State Park in Key Biscayne to honor the victims of the Boston Marathon attack . The run, organized by the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, raises money for...

Harried Accountants Rush To Meet IRS Deadline

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:38:25 GMT

Mercy San Miguel knew Monday would be rough, so she arranged chair massages for her staff and settled in for a busy day. After putting in long hours, a difficult tax season reached an important deadline for San Miguel on April 15, the date...

Gov. Rick Scott Signs Bill Banning Internet Sweepstakes Cafes

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:13:30 GMT

Storefront operations offering slot-like video games known as Internet sweepstakes cafés are now outlawed in the state of Florida, after Gov. Rick Scott signed HB 155 Wednesday. The law takes effect upon becoming law.

Financial Accounting Foundation Names David A. Vaudt Chairman Of The Governmental Accounting Standards Board

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:46:50 GMT

Iowa Auditor of State David A. Vaudt today was named as the next chairman of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), effective July 1, 2013. The appointment was made by the Board of Trustees of the Financial Accounting Foundation...

Gov. Scott Says Florida Jobless Rate Now Lowest Since October 2008

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:02:14 GMT

Florida Gov. Rick Scott today announced that February's unemployment rate decreased 0.2 percentage points to 7.7 percent – the lowest since October 2008. The governor's office said that since December 2010, Florida has created 294,200...

FICPA Names "26 Under 36"

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:26:50 GMT

The Florida Institute of CPAs announced this year’s “26 Under 36” honorees, recognizing FICPA members under the age of 36 that have made notable accomplishments in service to the organization, profession and community....

Join the Public Awareness Campaign Promoting CPAs

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:09:18 GMT

The AICPA, the FICPA and other state societies are coming together to promote the CPAs like you this tax season with a cohesive public awareness campaign via Twitter and Facebook. The AICPA has created a list of tweets for you to customize with...

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