CPE Catalog & Events

This elite, long-standing conference provides insight into business valuation and litigation services for CPAs, attorneys, and other accounting professionals. The event features in-demand sessions on the industry’s major and hot, new topics, including our “From the Bench” judge’s panel.Sessions and speakers will be announced but recent topics of interest include: ChatGPT and AI in the marketplace  Business valuation  Family law and alimony reform  Technical and non-technical litigation  Depositions and trial prep Our presenters are prolific authors, recognized practitioners, and subject-matter specialists. Several of them are also AICPA business valuation hall of famers and/or top CPAs in their fields, who cumulatively have hundreds of years of experience to share with you!  The ever popular “From the Bench” judge’s panel covers what to do (and what not do) when testifying, the Daubert standard, how experts tend to get into trouble, and more from the perspective of those who have “the best seat in the courtroom.” $tack the $avings!  In addition to FICPA member and early registration discounts, you can save up to 15% when registering groups of five or more from the same organization. Contact FICPA Member Services at MSC@ficpa.org or 850-224-2727, ext. 1 for details. CPE CreditThis conference qualifies for up to 16 hours of CPE credit and is subject to change. CPE credit is subject to approval by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The type of credit is dependent upon breakout selection.  Social MediaFollow the FICPA on Linked in, Facebook, Instagram and X and share news about this conference using the hashtag #FICPAVFALS.  

CPAs often face difficult, unusual, and challenging situations when dealing with clients, employers, and regulatory authorities.  The objective of this course is to remind you that a framework exists that you can refer to for guidance to determine the expectations for your behavior as a Florida CPA.  That framework is based on the Florida Statutes, the Rules of the Florida Board of Accountancy, and the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.  Through interactive dialogue and discussion we will focus on the application of specific rules and requirements within that framework and recent trends in business and professional ethics.  This course is especially designed for CPAs working in Industry and fulfills the biennial ethics requirements for Florida CPAs. If you are attending the Industry Insights Conference 2025, please register for Ethics as part of your IIC registration. IIC Registration Page

Accounting and finance professionals are no longer singularly focused on one topic – or even one industry. “Create Your Own Journey,” during the Industry Insights Conference (IIC) by selecting sessions from tracks on corporate finance, not-for-profit, and health care with impactful keynote sessions.  This second inaugural IIC allows you to take “Many Paths,” and arrive at “One Destination” regardless of your practice, interests, and experience level. Navigate your way through top-of-mind sessions led by subject matter experts. You will earn up to 16 CPE hours and have an opportunity to network with a wider variety of colleagues and solution providers than at single-stream events. We also encourage you to add “Ethics: Protecting the Integrity of Florida CPAs” on April 30 to fulfill your biennial ethics CPE requirement (additional registration and fee required).  More Reasons to Attend  Explore the ever-changing corporate, non-profit, and health care sectors.  Learn from recognized speakers while you earn up to 16 CPE hours.  Network with colleagues from other sectors.  Knowledgeable sponsors and exhibitors will help you navigate the complexities of accounting today.  Quench your thirst for knowledge on evolving regulatory and legislative changes.  $tack the $avings!  In addition to FICPA member and early registration discounts, you can save up to 15% when registering groups of five or more from the same organization. Contact FICPA Member Services at MSC@ficpa.org or 850-224-2727, ext. 1 for details. Social Media Follow the FICPA on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X and share news about this conference using the hashtag #FICPAIIC. CPE Credit  This conference qualifies for up to 16 hours of CPE credit and is subject to change. CPE credit is subject to approval by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The type of credit earned depends on concurrent breakouts chosen. Please indicate your choice of breakouts on the registration form.

CPAs face many complex and challenging ethical issues. This course addresses the ethical and professional obligations CPAs have to their clients, employers, colleagues, regulators, and to the public.  Explore trends in business and professional ethics, along with the specific rules and requirements applicable to CPAs outlined in Florida Statutes, the Rules of the Florida Board of Accountancy, and the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct. The course fulfills the biennial ethics requirement for Florida CPAs. If you are attending MEGA 2025, please register for Ethics as part of your MEGA registration. MEGA Registration Page

The FICPA’s premier annual event, MEGA, is the largest education and networking event for accounting and finance professionals in Florida. MEGA is where the brightest minds from the business community “Explore the Possibilities” during subject-matter led sessions and in-person collaboration.  Why make your way to MEGA? Tackle the latest trends and emerging topics, including cybersecurity, ESG, risk management, talent pipeline and more. Knowledgeable partners and exhibitors will help you navigate the complexities of accounting today. Connect with FICPA leadership (staff, Board and Council members) and share your unique member insights and build valuable relationships. MEGA features four days of start-to-finish activity beginning on June 9 with free career-inspiring 15-minute Learning Labs offering up to 4 hours of CPE. Sign up during registration to secure your seat. “Ethics: Protecting the Integrity of Florida CPAs” is offered in conjunction with MEGA to allow you to fulfill your four required biennial ethics CPE credits.  Separate registration is required.  MEGA special events include a CPA Personal Financial Planning Boot Camp , a Women’s Leadership Summit, a Newly Certified Ceremony, an exclusive MEGA Evening Social, and our FICPA Reception. Universal’s Loews Sapphire Falls Resort is conveniently located a hop, skip and a jump from Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay and CityWalk with early park admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.  CPE Credit  This conference qualifies for up to 24 hours of CPE credit including a variety of AA, TB and BH, and is subject to change. CPE credit is subject to approval by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The type of credit earned depends on concurrent breakouts chosen. Please indicate choice of breakouts on the registration form. IRS CE Credit IRS Continued Education Credit can be awarded for attending the State Tax track of this conference. CE credit is reported to the IRS on the registrants behalf. You must select you wish to earn IRS CE from the sessions menu during the registration process and provide the FICPA with your PTIN within 10 days of the conclusion of the conference for the FICPA to report your CE credits. Registrants can provide their PTIN by emailing cpe@ficpa.org. CLE Credit CLE credit is awarded by The Florida Bar and eligible for attending the State Tax learning track of this conference. You must select you wish to earn CLE from the sessions menu during the registration process and provide the FICPA with your FL BAR number to receive your CLE course codes for self reporting. $tack the $avings!  In addition to FICPA member and early registration discounts, you can save up to 15% when registering groups of five or more from the same organization. Contact FICPA Member Services at MSC@ficpa.org or 850-224-2727, ext. 1 for details. FICPA Members save even more. Not a member? Join today at ficpa.org/JoinToday. Social Media Follow the FICPA on Linked in, Facebook, Instagram and X and share news about this conference using the hashtag #FICPAMEGA. Cancellation Policy We love to see you commit to the annual MEGA conference early, but know sometimes life forces schedules to change. If that happens, you have options. Please let our member services team know which option you select below: Receive a full refund to your original payment method, transfer your balance to a future event, or place money on account by canceling before May 9th, 2025. Call or email MSC at msc@ficpa.org or call 850-224-2727. Receive a partial refund to your original payment method, transfer your balance to a future event, or place money on account, minus the event cancellation fee of $125 by canceling on or after May 9th, 2025. Call or email MSC at msc@ficpa.org or call 850-224-2727. Call For Presenters ?We are looking for dynamic presenters for the 2025 MEGA Conference. Do you have a story to tell or best practices or innovations to share? Fill out the Speaker Submission Form for consideration! Forms are due by February 15th to be considered for the 2025 year.