Call for CPE Presenters

Do you have a story to tell? Best practices or innovations to share?

Join as a presenter of the largest learning organization in Florida! The FICPA invites you to share your industry knowledge and business experience as a presenter at one of our upcoming events.; interested presenters can submit as many topics as they like for conferences, seminars, on-site education, and online. We are interested in experienced live conference speakers and skilled virtual presenters on engaging topics for online educational offerings.

Our education goal is to provide CPAs and finance professionals with the necessary tools and information to improve their professional competency, compliance to standards, and overall organizational performance. We want to help our members grow their businesses, manage their organizations, better advise their clients and customers, and develop their talents. Content should be designed for CPAs and other accounting professionals in public practice, business and industry, government, and/or education.

Our conference and webcast sessions highlight vital topics shaping the accounting industry today. In addition, our seminars and workshops focus on providing new ideas on practices and solutions to help practitioners and C-suite professionals tackle real-world business issues.

The FICPA is seeking proposals for our upcoming conferences:

Oct. 2023 - South Florida Accounting Conference, with educational tracks focused on:
- Innovation in Accounting & Technology
- Enhancing Your Role as Trusted Advisor
- Sharpening Your Technical Acumen (Accounting, Auditing, Tax, and more)
Nov. 2023 - Virtual Florida Universities Conference
- This conference will feature sessions conducted by educators, alumni, and students of Florida universities.
Nov. 9-10, 2023 - Common Interest Real Estate Associations (CIRA)
Nov. 10, 2023 - Construction Industry
Jan. 2024 - International Tax (in conjunction with the Fl Bar Tax Section)
TBD - Valuation, Forensic Accounting & Litigation Services Conference

Criteria for Presenters

CPE attendees expect organized, well-delivered, and highly engaging presentations. FICPA CPE complies with educational standards issued by NASBA, AICPA, and the Florida Board of Accountancy.

Speaker proposals are evaluated objectively with consideration of the following criteria:

Speaker's presentation skills and experience

Organized, well-delivered, and highly engaging presentations
Innovation, audience appeal, and opportunity for participant engagement
The degree to which the proposed session meets the conference/program objective.

Presenter Compensation

Supporting the FICPA CPE programs is a great way to share your knowledge and give back to the profession. Limited funding may be available in some instances; when granted, travel and per diem are reimbursed based on US GSA per diem rates.

See Speaker Resources for more information.

Proposal Submission and Selection Notice

Please submit your proposal by completing the FICPA Application Form

Applications may be submitted year-round. The individual conference planning committees and FICPA staff will consider your application. (See the FICPA website for a current list of our conferences and CPE offerings).

The FICPA will confirm receipt of your proposal and contact you should we need more information or wish to schedule your presentation.