Call for Presenters

Do you have a story to tell? Best practices or innovations to share?

Join as a presenter of the largest learning organization in Florida! The FICPA invites you to share your industry knowledge and business experience as a presenter at one of our upcoming events. Interested presenters can submit as many topics as they like for conferences, seminars, on-site education, and online. We are interested in experienced live conference presenters and skilled virtual presenters on engaging topics for online educational offerings.

Our education goal is to provide CPAs and finance professionals with the necessary tools and information to improve their professional competency, compliance to standards, and overall organizational performance. We want to help our members grow their businesses, manage their organizations, better advise their clients and customers, and develop their talents. Content should be designed for CPAs and other accounting professionals in public practice, business and industry, government, and/or education.

Our conference and webcast sessions highlight vital topics shaping the accounting industry today. In addition, our seminars and workshops focus on providing new ideas on practices and solutions to help practitioners and C-suite professionals tackle real-world business issues.

The FICPA is seeking proposals for our upcoming conferences:

January - International Tax Conference (ITC) (in conjunction with the Fl Bar Tax Section)
January - Valuation, Forensic Accounting & Litigation Services Conference (VFALS)
April - Industry Insights Conference (IIC) three conferences in one:
- Health Care Conference
- Not-For-Profit Conference
- Corporate Finance Conference
June - MEGA - Our Premier Conference (MEGA)
June - Women's Leadership Summit (WLS)
August - Summer Vacation Cluster (SVC)
August - State & Local Government Conference (SLGAC)
October - Construction Industry Conference (CIC)
November- South Florida Accounting Conference (SFAC), with educational tracks focused on:
- Innovation in Accounting & Technology
- Enhancing Your Role as Trusted Advisor
- Sharpening Your Technical Acumen (Accounting, Auditing, Tax, and more)
November- Common Interest Real Estate Associations (CIRA
November - Virtual Florida Universities Conference (CAS)
- This conference will feature sessions conducted by educators, alumni, and students of Florida universities.

Criteria for Presenters

CPE attendees expect organized, well-delivered, and highly engaging presentations. FICPA CPE complies with educational standards issued by NASBA, AICPA, and the Florida Board of Accountancy.

Speaker proposals are evaluated objectively with consideration of the following criteria:

Speaker's presentation skills and experience

Organized, well-delivered, and highly engaging presentations
Innovation, audience appeal, and opportunity for participant engagement
The degree to which the proposed session meets the conference/program objective.

Presenter Compensation

Supporting the FICPA CPE programs is a great way to share your knowledge and give back to the profession. Limited funding may be available in some instances; when granted, travel and per diem are reimbursed based on US GSA per diem rates.

See Speaker Resources for more information.

Proposal Submission and Selection Notice

Please submit your proposal by completing the FICPA Application Form

Applications may be submitted year-round. The individual conference planning committees and FICPA staff will consider your application. See current list of Conferences & Signature Events

The FICPA will confirm receipt of your proposal and contact you should we need more information or wish to schedule your presentation.