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@JoeGruters We will continue to celebrate our CPA champion in the weeks ahead, but for now we encourage you to watch Sen. @JoeGruters' farewell address linked here: thefloridachannel.org/videos/3-9-26-…

@JoeGruters In turn, we say THANK YOU, Sen. @JoeGruters, for everything you've done to protect and promote the #CPA profession in the #Florida. No matter the hour or the circumstance, you've always stood up for your CPA colleagues across the state. We are forever grateful.

Monday marked the end of era in Tallahassee, as our #CPA Lawmaker, Sen. @JoeGruters, offered his farewell remarks to his colleagues in the Senate Chamber. It is a testament to his tenure that Sen. Gruters was embraced and celebrated by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.

With March 13 now just days away, the conclusion of the 2026 Legislative Session is uncertain, as the time to resolve budget differences is tightening by the hour. Watch Capitol Brief and read our full Legislative Update: hubs.ly/Q045TR350

The latest edition of #FloridaCPAToday is now available online! Use your FICPA login to read the digital issue and look for print copies in your mailbox soon: hubs.ly/Q044PWpM0

This week, the Florida House and Senate released their respective budgets, as the House also moved forward with a proposal that would exempt non-school property taxes. Watch Jason Harrell's Capitol Brief and read our full Legislative Update: hubs.ly/Q0440wlp0

Halfway through the 2026 Legislative Session, @Jason_Harrell offers this breakdown of the Legislature's work thus far and looks ahead at what's still to come over the next several weeks in Tallahassee. Watch Capitol Brief and read Legislative Update: hubs.ly/Q0432MjW0

The Legislature announced a timeline for the release of the state budget, two CIRA bills moved forward and the FICPA continued our work promoting our priority legislation and opposing BOA elimination. Watch Capitol Brief and read Legislative Update: hubs.ly/Q04273yn0

As we wrap up Week 3 of the 2026 Session, we also want to take a moment to wish Senate President Ben Albritton (@Sen_Albritton) well in his recovery. We look forward to seeing him back on the Senate floor soon!

The FICPA is proud to share that a key part of our 2026 legislative priorities, Senate Bill 364 – Public Accountancy by Sen. @JoeGruters, CPA, passed the full Senate, 35-0, on Thursday. Watch Capitol Brief and read Legislative Update: hubs.ly/Q0414zWb0

We are excited to share further details on our advocacy efforts in tomorrow's editions of Legislative Update and Capitol Brief. #CPAsCount #AuditorsOfTruth #StewardsOfTrust

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: The FICPA is pleased to report that its priority legislation, SB 364 by Sen. @JoeGruters, CPA, just passed the full Florida Senate by a unanimous vote of 35-0.

Congratulations to FICPA member and @ForvisMazarsUS associate Caleb Byers, who on Dec. 3, became a licensed CPA in Florida - at the age of 19! Learn more about Caleb's remarkable journey to CPA licensure from the @AICPA_JofA: hubs.ly/Q040Gh5L0

A 19-year-old Floridian who earned his pilot’s license at age 17 becomes a CPA more than one year into his tenure as an audit associate at a top-10 firm. journalofaccountancy.com/issues/2026/ja…

Have good news you want share about yourself or a member of your team? Send your exciting career updates to communications@ficpa.org and you could be featured in the next edition of #FloridaCPAToday magazine!

This week, the FICPA Governmental Affairs team was joined by President & CEO Shelly Weir for a strong week of advocacy on behalf of the profession. Watch Jason Harrell's Capitol Brief and read our full Legislative Update: hubs.ly/Q04072M_0

Florida's 2026 Legislative Session is underway, and the FICPA is working hard on behalf of the profession. Watch our Capitol Brief below and then read our full Legislative Update to get up to speed on Week 1 in Tallahassee: hubs.ly/Q03_8s810

Look great for a good cause! Visit the FICPA Scholarship Foundation all-new online shop to rep the Foundation logo and support accounting students across the state. This is merch that moves the mission! Shop now: hubs.ly/Q03-N33p0

Thank you, as always, for your support of the FICPA. You've worked hard for your license. We work hard to defend it.

We encourage you to stay up to date with all our communications throughout Session, including our Legislative Update newsletters, Capitol Brief video updates, breaking-news Advocacy Alerts and the upcoming launch of our brand-new video series: Advocacy in Action.

Today, Jan. 13, marks the official start of Florida's 2026 Legislative Session. For the next 60 days, your FICPA Governmental Affairs Team of Jason Harrell, Lauren Jones and Brayden Harrell will be working around the clock to protect and promote the CPA profession in Tallahassee.