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Select Committee on Condominium and Homeowners Association Governance
House Speaker Marco Rubio announced the creation of a Select Committee on Condominium and Homeowners Association Governance. The Select Committee shall be limited to meetings in Miami Beach, Sunrise, Orlando and Tampa, with a final meeting on March 3, 2008, in Tallahassee.
Dear Clerk Pittman:
In accordance with Rule 7.6, I hereby create a Select Committee on Condominium and Homeowners Association Governance. The Select Committee is authorized to exercise all powers available under the Rules of the House. The Committee is authorized to take any actions and make any recommendations consistent with its powers prior to the start of the 2008 Regular Session.
The purview of the Select Committee shall be limited to the governance of condominiums, cooperatives and homeowners associations, to include accounting, budgeting, audits, theft by officers and directors, elections, and access to records, the state regulation of condominiums and cooperatives by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The Select Committee shall be limited to meetings in Miami Beach, Sunrise, Orlando and Tampa, with a final meeting on March 3, 2008, in Tallahassee. The Select Committee and its members are hereby authorized to incur travel expenses for this purpose. Travel requests must be submitted in advance.
A final report of the Committee findings and recommendations shall be submitted no later than March 3, 2008. The report shall be addressed to the Speaker, the Jobs and Entrepreneurship Council and the Safety and Security Council.
The members of the House appointed to serve are:
Representative Julio Robaina, Chair (R-Miami)
Representative Luis Garcia (D-Miami)
Representative Joe Gibbons (D-Pembroke Park)
Representative Rich Glorioso (R-Plant City)
Representative Jimmy T. Patronis (R-Panama City)
Representative Franklin Sands (D-Weston)
Representative Juan C. Zapata (R-Miami)
Sincerely,
Marco Rubio
Speaker
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Set Aside March 27-28, 2008, to Get the Latest CPE in the World of Industry
Courses will be held in both Fort Lauderdale and Tampa where top-notch speakers will discuss practical, real-life ideas and applications that you can use every day in your practice.
A sneak preview of this year’s hot topics follows:
- Fair Value Accounting as a Tool
- Are Your Controls in Shape with Your Information Technology?
- How to Manage Your Rising Business Utilities Costs
- What Do I Do About Fraud?
Choose to attend the CPAs in Industry Conference from two locations: the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel or the Tampa Airport Marriott. Attending the CPAs in Industry Conference will provide you with up to 8 hours of Accounting and Auditing and 8 hours of Technical Business CPE credit, subject to approval by the Florida Department of Business Regulation.
To register, or for additional information, visit the FICPA Web site or call the Member Service Center at (800) 342-3197 (within Florida) or at (850) 224-2727.
Developed in part by the CPAs in Industry Section. Visit us on the Web for membership information.
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Just in Time for Tax Season – Join the FICPA Federal Tax Listserv
The Federal Tax Listserv is abuzz with all things tax this season. Have you joined the conversation? Subscriptions are free for all FICPA members. Discussion topics include:
- Individual Taxation
- Corporations (C&S)
- Partnerships and Other Entities
- International Tax
- Estates, Gifts and Trusts
- IRS Administrative Procedures
FICPA Listservs are e-mail-based services designed to improve communication among like-minded members, offer a forum for exchanging ideas, and allow you to benefit from the experience, knowledge and wisdom of your peers.
Sign up to join the Federal Tax Listserv or discover what other FICPA Listservs are available. For assistance, please contact webmaster@ficpa.org.
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Test Writers Needed for the Uniform CPA Exam
CPAs are needed to develop test items for the Uniform CPA Examination. The workshop will be held Feb. 22-24, 2008, in Fort Lauderdale. To qualify, you must have a current CPA license, AICPA membership, three years of experience, familiarity with the work of new CPAs, no involvement with a CPA exam review course and expertise in either financial accounting and reporting or business environment and concepts. Deadline to apply is Feb. 4, 2008.
For more information, please contact Rosemary Regan-Gavin at (800) 553-6244, Ext.1087, or via e-mail at rosemary.regangavin@act.org.
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Register for the 26th Annual International Tax Conference
Hurry! Time is running out for you to register for the 26th Annual International Tax Conference being co-sponsored by the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Bar. The International Tax Conference will be held Jan. 24-25, 2008, at the JW Marriott in Miami. This is a must-attend conference to learn the latest on the Outbound and the Inbound international tax laws and the most current and relevant issues facing CPAs working with International Tax clients.
A sample of the sessions being offered at this year’s conference are:
- Current Developments in International Taxation – Around the World in 50 Minutes
- The Expanding Universe of Private Equity Funds: Structuring the Acquisition of Foreign Target Companies
- U.S. International Tax Planning with Foreign Losses
- U.S. Tax Considerations in Structuring Investments in Foreign Real Estate
Register today at www.ficpa.org or call the FICPA Member Service Center at (800) 342-3197 (within Florida) or at (850) 224-2727.
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Lou Holtz Keynote Speaker for FABExpo™
With a reputation as a motivator, a demanding disciplinarian and someone who relishes challenges and hard work, Lou Holtz is considered among the greatest speaking legends in America today.
The FICPA is pleased to bring Lou Holtz to the 2008 Florida Accounting & Business Expo™. In his presentation, Game Plan for Success, Mr. Holtz demonstrates how you can elevate your performance while raising the standards of everyone around you. Learn to welcome sacrifice as you dedicate yourself to excellence. Learn how to clearly define your short-term and long-term goals and develop an unwavering sense of purpose without compromising flexibility.
Don’t miss this special event scheduled for Thursday, May 29, 2008, at the Gaylord Palms™ Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee. For more information or to register, visit our Web site at www.ficpa.org/fabexpo.
Look for the next issue of FICPA NewsFlash on February 1, 2008.
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