Legislative and Advocacy 101 Boot Camp
2.0 Credits
Member Price $0.00
Non-Member Price $100.00
Overview
Join the FICPA’s legislative team and special guests for a boot camp approach to understanding Florida’s legislative process. During this two-hour course you will learn:
• About the current political and legislative landscape in Florida.
• Who’s who in the state legislature and Executive Branch.
• The unique process for how a bill becomes a law.
• How to become an advocate for the CPA profession within your community.
• Best practices for what you need to know around the state Capitol.
You will also hear about the goals and strategies for the FICPA’s Jan. 22, 2025 CPA Day at the Capitol in Tallahassee and why it’s in your best interest to participate.
Whether you love politics and the legislative process or want to learn more about how key decisions impact the profession, register today!
Highlights
Prerequisites
None
Designed For
CPAs, accountants, members of the FICPA and professionals interested in accounting legislation.
Objectives
The objective of this session is to educate FICPA members about the FICPA legislative advocacy efforts and priorities, legislation directly impacting the CPA profession, and information on the Florida legislative process.
Preparation
None
Notice
FICPA Webinars are presented virtually.
Our Webinars include a live presentation with speaker audio, video and PowerPoint presentation. Attendees can ask questions. The presenter(s) will repeat questions to share with all attendees and answer questions as time allows. Individuals can also reach out to the presenter directly via email after the event.
For more information feel free to call the FICPA Member Service Center at 800-342-3197.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Brayden Harrell, Legislative Affairs & Governance Manager, Florida Institute of CPAs
Brayden Harrell is the FICPA’s Legislative Affairs and Governance Manager supporting the Advocacy Team and acting as staff liaison to the FICPA Board of Directors, Council, and Committee on Nominations. He works to support the team by tracking legislation, developing political communications, and fostering relationships with members and staff of the legislature. He also assists in the management of the Florida CPA/PAC and FICPA Legislative Updates. Most recently he served as a Legislative Aide in the Florida House of Representatives and previously worked in other legislative roles including with a multinational law and lobby firm as well as a legislative research and tracking service, he has also worked on several political campaigns. He is a graduate of Florida State’s Masters of Applied American Politics and Policy program and was named one of Influence Magazine’s 30-under-30 list of rising stars in Florida politics.
Jason Harrell, Chief External Affairs Officer, Florida Institute of CPAs
Jason Harrell is the FICPA Chief External Affairs Officer responsible for leading all aspects of the Institute’s public policy, advocacy, governmental affairs and regulatory affairs. He serves as the liaison to the DBPR and Board of Accountancy and is responsible for all advocacy-related external communications and campaigns to increase the value of the CPA license. Jason brings numerous years of experience to this role, previously serving as director of government relations for Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers Association and budget and communications director for the Clerks of Court Operations Corporation, serving in key roles under two Speakers in the Florida House, and serving in the Executive Office of the Governor in the Office of Policy and Budget and Chief Inspector General’s Office.
Lauren Jones, Deputy Director of Governmental Affairs, Florida Institute of CPAs
Lauren Henderson is the FICPA’s Deputy Director of Governmental Affairs supporting the execution of its strategic advocacy goals. She works to promote and advance FICPA’s legislative priorities and strengthen its relationship with legislators and their staff. In addition to her work at the Capitol, she generates timely legislation and political communications aspects, supports the development of the CPA/PAC, and enhances the FICPA’s connections with key stakeholders and state agencies. Previously she was a Senior Legislative Director for the political consulting firm Cynergy Consulting, LLC, for more than 10 years, worked on political campaigns for high-profile candidates, and was named one of Florida Politics 30-under-30 list of rising stars.
Non-Member Price $100.00
Member Price $0.00