Membership Advantage
Protect. Promote. Educate. Innovate.
Advancing, Promoting and Protecting the Profession
Located in the heart of downtown Orlando, the FICPA is the premier professional association representing more than 18,500 of Florida’s public accounting and corporate finance professionals. The FICPA has been working to advance the accounting profession for more than 115 years, and is one of the largest CPA organizations in the United States.
Serving 18,500+ Members in Public Accounting and Corporate Finance
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57% MALE 43% FEMALE 28% 51-65 27% 65+ 23% <36 18% 37-50 4% Unknown BY AGE BY POSITIONS HELD 22% Managing Partners/Partners/Owners 13% Directors/Managers/CEOs 13% Accounting and Finance Staff 8% 8% CFO/Controllers 2% Educators AE, Adjunct, Associate Professor, Professor, Instructor Staff Accountant, Firm Administrator, HR, Internal Auditor, Associate Director, Manager, Officer WHERE MEMBERS WORK Public Practice 60% Corporate Accounting and Finance 15% Students 13% Retired 6% Government/Other 2% Education 2% GEOGRAPHIC MEMBERSHIP DENSITY Central Florida 39% South Florida 38% North Florida 10% Panhandle 7% Out of State 6% We serve
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COMPANIES Individual Practitioners
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Our members give us our sense of purpose. Whether you’re a student, a newly licensed CPA or an industry veteran, I encourage you to take advantage of all that the FICPA has to offer. We’re here to supercharge your career.
SHELLY WEIR
President & CEO | Shelly@ficpa.org
YOUR VOICE IN TALLAHASSEE
The FICPA’s Governmental Affairs team works closely with the Board of Accountancy (BOA) and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) to represent the best interests of CPAs in Florida. We track legislation, lobby key lawmakers and educate our members on the political process.
ADVOCACY DAY
As a member of the FICPA, you’ll have up-close, exclusive access to our state’s political leaders during our annual CPA Day at the Capitol.
ADVOCACY UPDATES
Our regular Advocacy Updates, delivered straight to your inbox, bring you the latest news from the state Capitol and keep you informed on relevant issues, during and beyond each Legislative Session.
PRO-CPA LEGISLATION
During each Legislative Session, the FICPA works with our CPA Lawmakers to drive legislation that benefits our members and protects the profession in Florida.
CPA / PAC
Donating to the Florida CPA/PAC is the most effective way to ensure you have a voice in the political process. Your donations go directly toward vetting, educating and electing pro-CPA, pro-business candidates who understand the issues affecting our profession.
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Top-Tier Training and Member-Exclusive Content
The FICPA is proud to offer you the very best continuing professional development to expand your skill set and energize your career.
ONLINE LEARNING
Our online courses allow you to complete all your CPE on your schedule. Whether at home, the office or a coffee shop, you’re always connected to best-in-class learning.
ONDEMAND
FICPA’s 24/7 Learning Library is CPE at your pace and your place. Register and gain access to affordable, high-quality learning options anywhere, anytime. BONUS: Includes “Florida Ethics: Protecting the Integrity of Florida CPAs (ETHOL23).”
ON-SITE TRAINING
Let us do the work for you! The FICPA will craft a custom curriculum that will serve your team’s specific needs and offer specialized CPE right in your office.
CPE TRACKER
The CPE Tracker automatically records all your FICPA CPE hours , allowing you to download one comprehensive certificate for use with the new DBPR CPE reporting tool.
IN-PERSON EVENTS AND SIGNATURE CONFERENCES
Industry-specific conferences and signature events provide you with the CPE and connections you need to reach the next level. Events include everything from topic-specific conferences to FICPA’s premier annual event: MEGA. Hear from nationally renowned thought leaders and shake hands with some of the most influential CPAs in Florida.
THE POWER OF THE IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND
Access the entire FICPA CPE catalog on your phone with engagefully. Available in the App Store and Google Play.
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20+ FREE CPE credits per year Members get a value of $800+ per year.
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members enjoy real-time updates, insightful communications, exclusive content and member benefits that add daily value in the office.
MEMBER NEWSFLASH
A weekly email detailing news affecting the profession, relevant content, local chapter events, career-elevating opportunities, member savings and more.
FICPA BLOG
FICPA.org is your home for Advocacy Updates, CEO Conversations, and CPA-relevant, curated content from our Strategic Partners.
FLORIDA CPA TODAY MAGAZINE
Published quarterly, our members-only magazine is the authoritative print publication for CPAs, accountants and financial professionals in the state. You’ll see Members on the Move, find recurring columns from FICPA leaders, Florida-centric thought leadership, in-depth technical articles from expert authors, our annual Governmental Affairs Legislative Report and more.
KNOWLEDGE HUB
Download complimentary white papers, expert product guides, case studies and insightful analysis from industry leaders who understand your needs in the profession.
MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE “BIG MONEY” SAVINGS
FICPA’s Strategic Partners, Professional Affiliates and valued collaborators provide exclusive savings on everything from marketing and payroll software to health and professional liability insurance, entertainment, theme park tickets and more.
Community, Connections and Leadership Opportunities
Active participation in your profession is more important than ever!
Here are ways to get involved.
23 LOCAL CHAPTERS
COMMITTEES
North Florida and Panhandle
Central Florida
Tampa and Southwest
Broward and Palm Beach
Miami and the Keys
FICPA Advocacy
FICPA Headquarters
LOCAL CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP INCLUDED
Our 23 FICPA Chapters offer you a place to forge new professional relationships and take a leading role in your area. Local and regional events offer everything from networking socials and cross-industry events to build your referral base to CPE learning opportunities. FICPA Chapter participation is a proven path to future success. Every handshake leads to a new connection!
Serve, engage and lead when you volunteer for one of the FICPA’s 12 influential, statewide committees or lesser-commitment resource groups. Whether you like to plan events, review pending legislation, offer expert insight or contribute to Florida CPA Today magazine, there’s an opportunity for you.
YOUR REGIONAL DIRECTORS
Karen Dow
Regional Director of Membership
Broward & Palm Beach Counties
KarenD@ficpa.org I 850-251-5921
Kathryn Hernandez
Regional Director of Membership
Miami & The Keys
KatH@ficpa.org I 850-521-5951
Alina Penjiyeva
Regional Director of Membership
North Florida
AlinaP@ficpa.org I 850-521-5930
Jay Propst
Regional Director of Membership
Tampa & Southwest Florida
JayP@ficpa.org I 850-521-5946
Ivey Rose Smith
VP of Membership & Corporate Relations
Central Florida & Brevard County
Ivey@ficpa.org I 850-521-5918
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Our online message board is like Reddit for CPAs! This is where FICPA members go for peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, consulting their colleagues on complex questions and crowdsourcing combined experience.
WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP
The FICPA’s Women in Leadership Committee promotes the growth, advancement and recognition of women in accounting through professional development and events, including the annual Women’s Leadership Summit at MEGA.
STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS
There’s no better way to strengthen our CPA pipeline than to engage with college students and faculty. We offer free webinars, resume reviews, Meet the Firm field days, scholarships and the latest updates on the exam CPA Evolution. Future CPAs who become Student Ambassadors can take a leading role in the profession before they pass their Exam!
YOUNG CPAS
The FICPA’s YCPAs, age 35 and under, are constantly on the move, organizing local meetups and volunteering their time at our CPA Days of Service. Select YCPAs are eligible to participate in Leadership Academy, an immersive, executivedevelopment experience that will accelerate their career.
The FICPA Scholarship Foundation provides financial assistance to accounting students, assisting in their education today to strengthen our profession tomorrow.
Each year, the Scholarship Foundation provides tuition funds to more than 65 scholars. The FICPA’s 2,500+ student members are the future of the CPA profession, and it’s our Foundation – supported by our members and sponsors – that drives our profession forward.
Learn more, get involved and donate at FICPAscholarshipfoundation.org.
MEMBER TESTIMONIALS
“The YCPA Committee has provided me an excellent opportunity to connect with peers at other firms, plan and collaborate on meaningful events, and expand my professional network. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time serving on the committee.”
JACKSON MARTINEZ, CPA
“By joining a couple committees, I have been able to establish new relationships with colleagues across the state and participate in important events, like CPA Day at the Capitol and the CPA Day of Service. These events have allowed me to vouch for the profession and be able to give back to the community.”
CARLOS GROSSMAN,
CPA
“During my time as a member of the Palm Beach Chapter of FICPA, I have connected with a number of Strategic Partners, which have not only been instrumental in helping to solve day-today issues presented in our profession but also created referral relationships that will benefit our firm long into the future.”
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SHARON HOWARD, CPA, CMA, MST
The Largest Network of CPAs, Accountants and Financial Professionals in the Sunshine State IVEY ROSE SMITH Vice President of Membership & Corporate Relations Ivey@ficpa.org Please know that we’re always here for you, advocating on your behalf, protecting your license and advancing our profession. Partners in the profession for more than 115 years. msc@ficpa.org 850.224.2727 or 800.342.3197 ficpa.org Stay up-to-date on all things FICPA and the accounting profession while you’re on the move. @Florida Institute of CPAs (ficpa) @FloridaInstituteofCPAs @FICPA @FICPA Contact our Member Service Center 9,400 Followers 3,700 Followers 9,100 Followers 1,700 Followers 18,500 MEMBERS We’re stronger together!
