The Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants drew more than 150 CPAs to Tallahassee this week for its annual CPA Day at the Capitol, marking the largest advocacy event in the organization’s history.
FICPA was at the Capitol to support the Institute’s priority legislation for 2026, HB 333 by Rep. Omar Blanco and SB 364 by Sen. Joe Gruters, who is a CPA by trade.
The bills focus on modernizing Florida’s CPA licensure system. FICPA leaders say the proposed updates would make the state’s regulatory framework more efficient and accessible while maintaining professional standards.
The legislation outlines four significant changes: creating three new pathways to licensure, establishing automatic mobility for CPAs licensed in other states, streamlining Florida’s licensure-by-endorsement process and implementing broader efficiencies aimed at strengthening the state’s position as “a leader in pro-business licensing.”
“Our priority legislation aims to make Florida into a national model for effective, efficient CPA licensure,” said Shelly Weir, FICPA’s President and CEO. “We are grateful to our bill sponsors for their leadership, and we are excited to work with both chambers to see this landmark legislation pass through the Florida House and Senate.”
SB 364 is on the agenda for the Senate Regulated Industries Committee’s meeting on Dec. 9. If approved, the bill would move to its second and final stop in Senate Rules. The House companion is awaiting a hearing in the Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.
