Tallahassee, FL (February 6, 2025) – This week, the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) hosted more than 100 CPAs from across the state as part of its annual CPA Day at the Capitol. This was an unprecedented gathering of some of Florida’s most trusted financial experts to promote the importance of the CPA profession in Florida and advocate for their 2025 legislative priorities.
“I would like to express my appreciation to the elected leaders who took time to meet with the hundreds of CPAs that traveled to our state’s Capitol. We discussed the importance of our legislative priorities and of protecting the CPA license, as well as the vital role CPAs play in maintaining the strength of Florida’s economy,” said Ed Duarte, CPA, CGMA, Chair of the Florida Institute of CPAs Board of Directors. “We will continue to be proactive in paving the way for legislative actions being favorable to the profession and remain focused on promoting and protecting the profession and strengthening Florida’s talent pipeline.”
This year, the FICPA is supporting legislation that offers innovative pathways to CPA licensure in Florida while maintaining strong standards and protecting the public trust. This ensures Florida remains a national leader, providing an effective and efficient licensure process that strengthens and promotes the state’s economy. This will also help meet growing workforce demands, while maintaining important safeguards that protect the public interest.
“My top priority is protecting the CPA license and maintaining the integrity of our profession. I am committed to working with our partners in the Legislature to make Florida a model for the rest of the nation,” said Shelly Weir, FICPA’s President and CEO. “Our proposed legislative changes will modernize the license, offer more options and provide efficiencies in the licensure process. This ensures Florida remains a leader in pro-business CPA licensing that helps individuals do business and get to work in our great state.”
