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It's that time of year again!
The FICPA's Committee on Nominations is now accepting applications for its 2009-10 Executive Committee and Board of Governors. Deadline for all applications is December 8, 2008 for current Board members and by December, 31, 2008 for all other applicants. Read more .

EESA Contains 116 Provisions
The sweeping Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (EESA) of 2008 has 116 tax provisions important to CPAs, notably including an extension of the alternative minimum tax and a change to �the more likely than not� language. Read more

FICPA Offers Your Best CPE Options to Learn More about the Economic Stabilization Act
As Congress rolled out the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA), the FICPA was updating and adapting its CPE courses to meet your needs and help you keep up with the latest changes. Read more

Gov. Crist Names FICPA Member to Florida Supreme Court
The Honorable Ricky Polston of the Florida First District Court of Appeals, and 30-year-member of the FICPA, was appointed to the Florida Supreme Court on Oct. 1. Read more

IRS Releases Instructions, Revised Form 990
The Internal Revenue Service released the revised instructions that tax-exempt organizations need to fill out the redesigned Form 990, which must be filed starting with tax year 2008 (filed in 2009). Read more.

New Technical Articles on Florida CPA Netlink
Check out new technical articles on Florida CPA Netlink �, including "Sitting for the Uniform CPA Exam: Questions and Answers." Find out how a change in state law affects exam candidates in Florida.

CPAs Building Better Boards
An FICPA program designed to match nonprofit organizations with CPAs willing to serve. The FICPA also hopes CPAs Building Better Boards will help narrow the gap in Florida volunteerism.
Nonprofits: Register Your Profile Here
CPAs: View Volunteer Opportunities Here

Did You Know About These New FICPA Member Benefits:
- Tax Podcasts - You can rely on weekly tax updates, created by veteran lecturers via podcast, to keep you up-to-date on the latest tax issues (48 times a year). Get more information and begin listening to the latest tax updates here.
- Federal Taxation Listserv for FICPA Members - Join the new Fed Tax Listserv. Collaborate with your colleagues by signing up today.
- Long Term Disability Insurance - The FICPA provides a Long Term Disability Insurance program through Professional Benefits, Inc. Members can request information on coverage from several providers. View More Information.

Steps Towards Greater CPA Mobility
The FICPA is currently studying changes to Florida Law that would enable uniform mobility for CPAs. Get the Latest News and Information.

Have You Moved or Changed Your E-Mail Address?
FICPA Members Configure your Profile Here.

FICPA Audit Report
Carr, Riggs & Ingram LLP, an independent public accounting firm, completed its audit of the consolidated statements of financial position of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Read More.