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Why Join?

The FICPA exists to protect the value of the CPA license, promote the accounting profession, educate and enrich its members, and innovate through forward-thinking thought leadership.

 

Your FICPA membership dues are invested in you and there is power and purpose in belonging to the largest network of more than 18,500 CPAs, accountants and financial professionals in the Sunshine State. Membership is a movement!

In many cases, participation in just one of our benefit programs will recoup your annual membership dues. The membership experience and value you derive is priceless. We appreciate your partnership in the profession and make it our mission to provide you the best service, products and programs.

If you have any questions about any FICPA benefits, service programs or membership, please contact Member Services at 800-342-3197, ext.1 or membership@ficpa.org.

Protect

The FICPA’s Governmental Affairs team advocates on your behalf, assuring your voice is heard in Tallahassee and Washington.

  • We track legislation, lobby key lawmakers and educate our members on the state’s political process.
  • You can make your voice heard by participating in exclusive access events including CPA Day at the Capitol where you’ll meet influential state leaders.
  • Stay up to date on the latest issues impacting the profession with recurring Legislative Updates. This is the news you need – sent straight to your inbox.
  • Get involved at the grassroots level with the Florida CPA/PAC and work with us to elect pro-CPA and pro-business candidates into office.
  • We partner with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation and Board of Accountancy to represent the best interests of CPAs and to keep our members ahead of requirement changes. 
  • We assist you in scheduling Chapter & 100% Firm legislative visits.
  • You will benefit from timely Town Hall professional updates.

Promote

The FICPA seeks to grow the CPA profession, recruiting and retaining top talent to ensure strength and long-term sustainability.

  • The FICPA Scholarship Foundation provides annual scholarships to college students pursuing their CPA and a career in the profession.
  • We provide next-step resources, internships, and opportunities at every stage for promotion into the profession.
  • Our emphasis on career development equips you with the tools you need to supercharge your career. We offer student memberships, Young CPA Committee activities and events, Bridge the Gap soft-skills training, and our immersive executive development experience knowns as FICPA Leadership Academy.
  • Maximize your network with our Member Directory Listing.
  • Career-building local and state committee, leadership and service opportunities.
  • A professional community of more than 18,500 members and connections provides access to unlimited career opportunities.

Educate

The FICPA provides our members with high-quality, flexible and affordable Continuing Professional Education (CPE).

  • Take in 20 hours of free CPE each year (a $800 value) and manage all your CPE credits with our streamlined CPE Tracker, an exclusive member benefit.
  • Attend our premier in-person events with fellow members, speakers and industry exhibitors and sponsors.
  • Fulfill your CPE credits anytime, anywhere with our flexible learning options. We offer a platform for every learning style.
  • Local chapter membership included - learn, network and build your referral base.
  • Ask questions and enjoy practical, peer-to-peer knowledge sharing with our online discussion forum Connect, a lifeline for members.

Innovate

The FICPA is working hard to expand awareness of the CPA profession, bolster its talent ranks and provide our members with the resources they need to succeed.

  • Our strategic plan places FICPA members at the center of all that we do.
  • Data and relevancy drive our learning innovation. Technology is our competitive advantage.
  • We envision a thriving and future-ready accounting profession that powers the success of Florida businesses and the communities we serve.
  • Let’s navigate the present and future of the profession together. We can’t wait for you to join us on this journey!
  • Members-only publications, including Florida CPA Today, Advocacy Updates and the FICPA's weekly Member e-newsletters NewsFlash and Premier CPE.
  • Insurance benefits and discounts from our network of Preferred Providers.

Ready to join the FICPA?

Explore our membership options and join our community of successful professionals.