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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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Friday Footnotes: Why People Leave Public Accounting; Audit Workloads Up; Terrorist Clients (Literally) | 12.2.22

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Why People Leave Public Accounting [ CPA Journal ]. Writes Edward Mendlowitz, CPA/PFS, ABV: There are many reasons why CPAs decide to leave public accounting firms. The following is a discussion of what I have found to be the most common reasons why people leave public accounting.

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CohnReznick Announces Expansion in Florida with Addition of Daszkal Bolton Team

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The partners and employees of Daszkal Bolton have joined the advisory, assurance and tax firm CohnReznick , a leading advisory, assurance, and tax firm, effective March 1, 2023. Daszkal Bolton is a regional South Florida accounting, tax, and advisory firm.

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Why You Should Hire an Experienced Florida Accountant

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You can’t discount the value and simplicity that these services can offer, but how can you be confident that these services will understand your local business or Florida state law? Unfortunately, accounting software is similarly generic and can only take you so far in navigating the needs of local Florida businesses.

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Professionals on the Move – Jan. 2024

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PKF Mueller Joins Cherry Bekaert to Expand Chicago Market Reach Cherry Bekaery, an assurance, tax and advisory firm, recently completed an acquisition transaction with PKF Mueller , a full-service certified public accounting and business advisory firm located in the metropolitan Chicago area.

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

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Florida was the first state to fully implement the 150-hour education requirement on August 1, 1983, so it provides an excellent opportunity to examine how public accounting firms and accounting students responded to the implementation. The details of Florida’s experience may contain some lessons.

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Martinez & Associates Joins Its Practice With Withum

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On December 12, 2022, Martinez & Associates, a public accounting firm headquartered in Winter Springs, FL, announced it will join its practice with WithumSmith+Brown, PC (Withum), a nationally recognized CPA and advisory firm with 20 offices and annual revenue of $450M, ranking in the top 25 firms in the country.

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