State senators and representatives recognized the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) on its 100th birthday. The House and Senate read resolutions declaring April 20th as Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants Day in Florida.

“I feel extremely proud to present this resolution.  It commemorates the 100-year anniversary of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Since 1905, my profession has sought to uphold the pillars of objectivity, integrity and independence in the accounting profession,” said CPA and Rep. Fred Brummer, R-Apopka.

“It is a special pleasure to extend congratulations to the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. I commend all those who have joined in the proud history of honoring tradition, defining excellence and creating the future of the accounting profession in Florida,” Speaker Allan Bense said.

The FICPA employs 65 association professionals, who focus on programs to enhance members’ competency and professionalism; support standards of independence, integrity and objectivity that also are in the public interest; promote community involvement; and monitor and actively participate in the public policy-making process. Through a cooperative public-awareness campaign with the Florida Board of Accountancy, the FICPA educates the public about unlicensed activity. It also actively participates in cultivating the next generation of CPAs through its Educational Foundation, which, since 1959, has distributed more than $1.7 million in scholarships to accounting students and universities. The FICPA also has assisted in recovering more than $6.9 million in state revenue through the development of the Certified Audit Program – a public-private partnership with the Florida Department of Revenue.

“We are honored to be recognized by the House and Senate today, and proud of our many accomplishments,” said Lloyd “Buddy” Turman, CAE, FICPA CEO-Executive Director. “We have been steadfast in our efforts to improve the profession, and we have done it by maintaining a delicate balance between doing what is right for the profession, and what is expected by the public. We look forward to another 100 years of advancement in the evolution of this great profession.”

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Click here to read the Senate Resolution