MEGA 2026 - Virtual Livestream

Opening Keynote: Voice>Echo: Leadership, Credibility, and the CFO's Expanding Role- Dr. Tim Naddy

We all know that familiar moment in finance when something just doesn’t quite add up, but when you bring it up it gets pushed aside… only to come back later as the “right answer.” This session Dr. Tim Naddy will walk attendees through how ideas actually move inside organizations, from early subtle signals to the eventual decision, and what that means for finance professionals. It’s not about being louder or getting credit; it’s about stepping into the conversation sooner, with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

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AI is Changing the Risk Game: Opportunities, Compliance, and What's Ahead - Scott Hagizadegan

AI adoption is accelerating. Cyber insurers are tightening requirements and denying claims. Regulators are issuing fines. The risk landscape for CPA firms has changed, and many leaders don’t yet realize how vulnerable their firms may be. In this fast-paced keynote, cybersecurity expert Scott Hagizadegan reveals the major shifts happening right now, and what CPA firm leaders must understand to safeguard their firms, clients, and operations.

In this fast-paced keynote, trusted cybersecurity expert Scott Hagizadegan breaks down what is changing right now and what CPA firm leaders must understand to protect their firms, clients and operations.

Credits: 1 - Behavioral

Credits: 1 - Technical Business

This session is available to registrants only.

Breakout Session 2

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2026 Florida Legislative Session Update: What CPAs need to know - Jason Harrell

Tax season is over and the 2026 Florida Legislative Session is too. Join FICPA Chief External Affairs officer Jason Harrell for a boots on the ground review of the most impactful changes to the profession, the demise of failed bills, the impact of new developments on CPAs and what the future holds.

Jason and the FICPA's Tallahassee team have spent the last six months preparing, reviewing bills and meeting with legislators to advocate for the Florida CPA. Register today to learn what's in store for the year ahead.

 

Credits: 1 - Technical Business

Credits: 1 - To Be Determined

This session is available to registrants only.

Breakout Session 3 & Breakout Session 4

This session will be determined based on which breakout is placed on the main stage of the event. Check out the in-person event page to explore the breakout session possibilities.

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Credits: 2 - To Be Determined

This session is available to registrants only.

Breakout Session 5

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Profession Opportunities Update - Mark Koziel

The CPA Profession is heating up, from private equity and artificial intelligence to expanding client advisory services and the global community. Join AICPA President and CEO Mark Koziel for a frank discussion about the challenges facing today's profession and the opportunities worth seeking.

Credits: 1 - Technical Business

Credits: 1 - To Be Determined

This session is available to registrants only.

Keynote: State of the Profession - Shelly Weir

Hear from President & CEO Shelly Weir about the FICPA’s advocacy efforts and legislative priorities following Florida’s 2026 Legislative Session. Learn about the key issues that will drive this year’s Session and their impact on the CPA profession. From pathways to deregulation, this is a comprehensive look at licensure in the Sunshine State

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Breakout Session 6

Credits: 1 - Technical Business

Credits: 1 - To Be Determined

This session is available to registrants only.

Breakout Session 7

This session will be determined based on which breakout is placed on the main stage of the event. Check out the in-person event page to explore the breakout session possibilities.

Click here to see the In-Person Event Schedule

Credits: 2 - To Be Determined

This session is available to registrants only.

AI Automation in Tax Preparation: What CPAs Can Adopt Right Now - Jaideep Singh

This session explores how recent advances in AI are transforming tax preparation workflows for CPA firms. Participants will learn how modern AI technologies such as machine learning, reasoning models and workflow automation are improving document processing, data extraction and automatic tax return preparation.
The session will also discuss how automation can significantly reduce manual data entry, improve accuracy and increase productivity within tax practices. Attendees will gain insights into practical automation strategies that can be adopted during the current tax season to improve efficiency and scalability in their firms.

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Breakout Session 8

Credits: 1 - Technical Business

Credits: 1 - To Be Determined

This session is available to registrants only.

Breakout Session 9

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Closing Keynote: Congressman Byron Donalds (FL-19) on Serving the People and Businesses of Florida

Congressman Byron Donalds is confirmed for MEGA 2026. Congressman Donalds will serve as our closing keynote speaker on Tuesday, June 16. A graduate of Florida State University with professional experience in finance, insurance and banking, Donalds was first elected in 2016 to the Florida Legislature, where he went on to serve as Chair of the House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee. He has been a member of the U.S. House since 2021, representing Florida’s 19th congressional district, and currently sits on both the Oversight and Accountability and Financial Services committees. The FICPA is honored to host Congressman Donalds and excited to hear his remarks from our main stage on Tuesday afternoon at MEGA.

Credits: 1 - Technical Business

Credits: 1 - To Be Determined

This session is available to registrants only.

Click Less Advise More - Deborah Defer

CAS success isn’t about working harder — it’s about working smarter. In this engaging and interactive session, we’ll explore what it truly takes to “click less” and create the capacity to “advise more.”  Using live audience polling and real-time Q&A, we’ll uncover how technology, people, processes, and pricing either create operational drag — or unlock advisory capacity. Participants will benchmark their own practices against collective audience data, identify hidden inefficiencies, and gain clarity on where small shifts can produce meaningful improvements in margin, scalability, and client impact.  This session moves beyond theory to practical application. Attendees will leave with insights grounded in live data from the room and a clearer understanding of how to align their CAS structure to reduce manual effort and elevate advisory value.

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Stop Treating Learning Like a Checkbox: Build a Strategic Talent Engine for Your Firm - Laurence Whittam

Accounting firms are facing a fundamental shift in how they attract, develop and retain talent. Technical training and CPE alone are no longer enough. Firms that want to remain competitive must be intentional about how they develop their people — aligning learning, career paths, leadership development and global team integration into a cohesive strategy.

In this interactive session, Jason McKeever, a learning advisor with 20+ years in the accounting industry and Laurence Whittam, an advisor to CPA firms on global talent and operational strategy, will explore how firms can transform learning from a compliance activity into a strategic advantage.

Participants will examine how leading firms are designing intentional learning tracks, developing future leaders, integrating global team members from locations like India and the Philippines and preparing for succession in an evolving profession. Through real examples, audience discussion, and interactive Q&A, attendees will leave with practical ideas to build a people strategy that strengthens their firm's long-term growth.

Credits: 2 - Behavioral

This session is available to registrants only.

Monetizing AI For an Additional Six-Figure Revenue - David Yu

This  presentation will focus on how CPA practices can generate additional revenue stream by strategically integrating AI into their tax and advisory services. As AI continues to reshape the accounting landscape, firms that adapt early are positioning themselves to move beyond traditional compliance work and into higher-value advisory roles.

Attendees will gain insight into how top-performing CPAs are leveraging AI to uncover new opportunities, improve client tax outcomes and increase efficiency while actually decreasing their workload.

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Lets Commit Fraud! (And Stop it!) - Andrew Renck

We saved the best for last! Return speaker and fraud expert Andrew Renck will bring you along for a journey through fraud. Andrew will break down how to stop hackers and fraudsters from attacking you and your clients. This session will cover:

• How to identify attackers
• How to stop attackers
• What to do when attacked

 

Credits: 2 - Technical Business

This session is available to registrants only.