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Florida CPAs must complete 80 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) by June 30th of the renewal year. These 80 CPE hours must consist of at least eight in accounting/auditing subjects, no more than 20 in behavioral subjects, and at least four in board-approved ethics. The good news is that an automatic extension has been […]

We are very excited to announce the expansion of our Orlando office. We have expanded our footprint and still located at 501 N. Magnolia Avenue, downtown Orlando, Florida. With this expansion, of Counsel, Michael Brown has relocated his practice within our downtown Orlando office, bringing with him over 10 years’ experience in criminal law, as […]

Did you change your Healthcare Facility’s name change from an “LLC” to a Corporation with the Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz.org)?  Did you change your healthcare facility from a Profit to Non-Profit Organization? Have you been operating as a healthcare facility for years as an individual and now recently became an LLC or a corporation?  […]

Muchos profesionales y empresas tienen probemas legales que son resultado de las regulaciones del estado de Florida. Gran parte de estas regulaciones que afectan su licencia son tomadas por las oficinas centrales de las agencias estatales en la capital de la Florida- Tallahassee. Un abogado experimentado de Tallahassee con conocimientos sobre agencias estatales, leyes administrativas, […]

Do you have an arrest from your college days which you would like to forget?  Many people have things in their past that they regret and would like a “do over”.  However, it is not in your best interest to forget to be truthful on your application to become a Florida Real Estate Agent.  The […]

This really depends on the facts of your criminal case.  When you attempt to renew your license, the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) may issue a Notice of Intent to Deny your renewal.  Under section 475.25 Florida Statutes, the FREC may deny a licensure application if the applicant has been convicted of a crime in […]

We can help you with: Drafting your petition for variance or waiver from the 18-month Certified Public Accounting (CPA) exam requirement. Articulating your reason as to why you should receive the variance or waiver. Representation at the Board of Accountancy meeting when your petition is considered. A Florida CPA candidate is required to complete the […]

Does your business hold a license to sell beer and/or wine to the public for on-premises consumption?  If so, you should know that the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (“ABT”), of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (“DBPR”), regulates the sales and service of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products in Florida. ABT’s Bureau of […]

Veterinarians in Florida are governed by Chapter 474, Florida Statutes and Chapter 61G18, Florida Administrative Code.  The licensing and regulation of veterinarians and their businesses has been delegated to the Board of Veterinary Medicine (the “Board”) within the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (“DBPR”). All veterinary establishments are subject to periodic inspections by a […]

Jeffrey S. Howell, P.A. Attorneys at Law, is proud to announce that Jonathan Zachem has become Of Counsel to the Firm, joining Kevin B. Taylor, Tom Buchan, Rickey L. Strong (Orlando office) and Jeffrey S. Howell. Jon will provide advice and strategic guidance to the Firm’s clients in areas of administrative law, regulation and rulemaking, […]