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Florida CPAs Professional Development & Advocacy
The Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) has served the accounting profession since its founding in 1905, representing over 18,500 CPAs and finance professionals. Our organization focuses on enhancing professional competency through comprehensive educational programs, including 2,000+ webcasts annually and specialized CPE opportunities such as regional conferences and virtual events. We advocate for professional standards while providing critical resources like peer review administration, legislative updates, and insurance programs tailored to CPA firms.Our team maintains strong connections with the Florida legislature through our Tallahassee office, ensuring members receive timely updates on regulatory changes affecting the profession. With a membership network spanning public practice, corporate finance, government, education, and nonprofit sectors, we offer targeted benefits including practice management tools, networking opportunities through 22 local chapters, and exclusive partner discounts on technology and business solutions.
Services
CPE Courses
Membership Benefits
Legislative Advocacy
Insurance Programs
Networking Events
Tax Resources
Career Development
Technology Discounts
Peer Review
Scholarship Programs
Details
- Year established: 1905
Highlights and features
- We offer over 2,000+ webcasts and conferences for continuing professional education annually.
- Our Governmental Affairs Team maintains legislative proximity in Tallahassee for real-time policy updates.
- We provide specialized insurance programs underwritten by CNA, endorsed by the AICPA.
- Our statewide network includes 22 chapters and six regional directors for localized support.
- We deliver exclusive partner discounts including Office Depot, UPS, and Wolters Kluwer solutions.
Services
CPE Courses
The Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants offers over 2,000 annual webcasts and in-person conferences designed to meet CPAs' continuing professional education requirements. These programs include AICPA-endorsed courses, technical updates on accounting standards, and specialized training in emerging areas like digital asset auditing. Participants can choose from live events like the South Florida Accounting Conference or virtual options through the CPE PowerPass program.
Legislative Advocacy
FICPA maintains a dedicated Governmental Affairs Team in Tallahassee to monitor and influence legislative developments affecting the accounting profession. Through CPA Day at the Capitol and ongoing regulatory consultations, we ensure members' voices shape policy decisions. Our advocacy efforts cover licensing requirements, tax legislation, and professional standards adoption across Florida.
Insurance Programs
We provide access to specialized insurance programs through AON partnership, including professional liability coverage underwritten by CNA. These policies include risk control resources like legal hotlines and training webinars, with customizable limits up to $5 million. Additional options cover employment practices liabilities and data protection through CPA NetProtect endorsements.
Networking Events
Through 22 local chapters across Florida, we facilitate industry networking through educational seminars, social events, and philanthropic initiatives. Regional directors coordinate cross-company collaborations and provide leadership development opportunities through chapter governance roles. Events range from casual mixers to structured roundtable discussions on accounting practice challenges.
Technology Discounts
Member-exclusive partnerships deliver savings on technology and business services, including Office Depot's managed technology solutions, Wolters Kluwer's CCH research platforms, and CPACharge's payment processing systems. These programs combine cost reductions with specialized features tailored to accounting firms' operational needs.
People
Shelly Weir
President & CEO
Leading FICPA's strategic initiatives with over 25 years of experience in professional accounting organizations, focusing on member value creation and industry innovation.
Jim Gurowka
Chief Growth Officer
Driving membership development and partnership programs with a track record in expanding professional network engagement and business solutions.
Jason Harrell
Chief External Affairs Officer
Managing governmental relations and policy advocacy efforts, leveraging deep legislative relationships to advance the profession's interests in Tallahassee.
Kristin High
Chief Financial Officer
Overseeing financial operations with expertise in nonprofit financial management and strategic budgeting for professional associations.
Marjorie Stone
Director, Strategic Relationships
Building strategic partnerships that deliver member value through business solutions and insurance programs with industry-leading providers.
Questions
What continuing education opportunities does FICPA offer?
We provide 2,000+ annual webcasts, in-person conferences like SFAC, and specialized CPE programs including ethics courses and technical updates.
How does FICPA support legislative advocacy?
Our Tallahassee-based Governmental Affairs Team monitors legislative developments and organizes CPA Day at the Capitol for policy engagement.
What insurance programs are available to members?
We offer AICPA-endorsed professional liability insurance with risk control resources through AON, underwritten by CNA with 'A' AM Best rating.
Are there networking opportunities available?
22 local chapters across six regions provide networking through educational events, social gatherings, and chapter leadership roles.
What business solutions discounts do members receive?
Exclusive partner programs include Office Depot supply discounts, UPS shipping savings, Wolters Kluwer research tools, and Hertz vehicle rentals.
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