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State CPA Societies in Action: Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA)

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The Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) is one of the oldest and largest CPA societies in the U.S. The FICPA Vision “A thriving and future-ready accounting professional that powers the success of Florida businesses and the communities we serve.” from Florida State University.

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HHM CPAs Teams Up With Bizzell, Neff & Galloway in Florida

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Top 100 accounting firm HHM CPAs has expanded outside of Tennessee after merging in Pensacola, FL-based CPA firm Bizzell, Neff & Galloway on March 1.

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Rapidly Growing an Accounting Firm: An Interview with Glenn Hetzel

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Rapidly Growing an Accounting Firm: An Interview with Glenn Hetzel. Hetzel & Associates, CPAs spoke frankly and clearly on the many challenges and opportunities related to growing an accounting business. Hetzel & Associates, CPAs. RESOURCES / ARTICLES. Here are excerpts. Some Background on Glenn.

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Friday Footnotes: Burner Phones For Big 4 Firms; Mandatory Unpaid Leave Rumors; CISOs Hate on CPAs | 12.1.23

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Mergers and Acquisitions VonLehman CPA & Advisory Firm merges with top 100 company Dean Dorton [ Cincinnati Business Courier ] One of Greater Cincinnati’s largest accounting firms has paired up with another regional firm that’s even bigger. The combined firm will operate under the Dean Dorton name.

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FICPA & Nova Southeastern University Introduce Cost-Free, Fifth-Year “Bridge to CPA” Program

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The Florida Institute of Public Accountants (FICPA), Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and three South Florida accounting firms – Berkowitz Pollack Brant, Kaufman Rossin and PAAST – have launched a new partnership that will assist future certified public accountants (CPAs) on their path to licensure.

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The Accountant Shortage Isn’t Bad Enough For NASBA to Entertain Dropping the 150 Hour Requirement

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CPA candidate numbers have been on the decline for years, even before anyone was talking about critical talent shortages, the 150-hour rule is considered by many to be an unnecessary barrier to entry in which case it is certainly doing its job by keeping out both the riff-raff and the quality talent. Firms will have to pay more to get more.

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State CPA Society News and Updates – August 2023

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State CPA Society News & Updates is a round-up of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories. = The Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) recently announced that Jason Harrell will join the FICPA as Chief External Affairs Officer, effective July 17, 2023.

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