MEGA 2026
28.0 Credits
Member Price $850.00
Price will increase by $150 on 5/14
Non-Member Price $1,150.00
Price will increase by $150 on 5/14
Overview
MEGA is Coming Up Fast
Join us June 14-17, 2026, as the FICPA welcomes an anticipated 450 practitioners, prominent speakers and respected product and service providers for MEGA 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando.
From thought-provoking keynotes and cutting-edge CPE sessions to interactive demos and social events, this year’s MEGA promises to deliver big.
Featured MEGA Events
Career-changing Sessions | Hands-on Learning Labs | Hosted Kickoff Reception
MEGA Celebration | Hosted Happy Hour
Women to Watch Awards | New CPA Ceremony | Florida Ethics (Add-on)
What can you expect at MEGA 2026? Watch the MEGA 2025 recap video and view the photo album.
MEGA registrations and hotel reservations are already filling up since Orlando is such a popular conference and family vacation destination!
Register and reserve early!
Save $150 when you register for MEGA by May 14 and reserve your room at our MEGA rate of $235 plus a $10 resort fee and applicable taxes.
Why make your way to MEGA?
- Tackle the latest trends and emerging topics, including cybersecurity, AI, OBBB, ESG, risk management, talent pipeline and more.
- More than 40 partners and exhibitors will help you navigate the complexities of accounting today.
- Connect with FICPA leadership (staff, Board and Council members) and share your unique member insights and build valuable relationships.
- Ethics: Protecting the Integrity of Florida CPAs is offered in conjunction with MEGA to allow you to fulfill your four required biennial ethics CPE credits. Separate registration is required.
CPE Credit
This conference qualifies for up to 28 hours of CPE credit including a variety of AA, TB and BH, and is subject to change. CPE credit is subject to approval by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The type of credit earned depends on concurrent breakouts chosen. Please indicate choice of breakouts on the registration form.
IRS CE Credit
IRS Continued Education Credit can be awarded for attending the State Tax track of this conference. CE credit is reported to the IRS on the registrant’s behalf. You must indicate that you wish to earn IRS CE from the session menu during the registration process and provide the FICPA with your PTIN within 10 days of the conclusion of the conference for the FICPA to report your CE credits. Registrants can provide their PTIN by emailing cpe@ficpa.org.
CLE Credit
CLE credit is awarded by The Florida Bar and eligible for attending the State Tax learning track of this conference. You must indicate that you wish to earn CLE from the session menu during the registration process and provide the FICPA with your FL BAR number to receive your CLE course codes for self-reporting.
$tack the $avings!
In addition to FICPA member and early registration discounts, you can save up to 15% when registering groups of five or more from the same organization. Contact FICPA Member Services at MSC@ficpa.org or 850-224-2727, ext. 1 for details.
FICPA Members save even more. Not a member? Join today at ficpa.org/JoinToday.
Social Media
Follow the FICPA on Linked in, Facebook, Instagram and X and share news about this conference using the hashtag #FICPAMEGA.
Cancellation Policy
We love to see you commit to the annual MEGA conference early, but know sometimes life forces schedules to change. If that happens, you have options. Please let our member services team know which option you select below:
- Receive a full refund to your original payment method, transfer your balance to a future event, or place money on account by canceling before May 14, 2026. Call or email MSC at msc@ficpa.org or call 850-224-2727.
- Receive a partial refund to your original payment method, transfer your balance to a future event, or place money on account, minus the event cancellation fee of $150 by canceling on or after May 14, 2026. Call or email MSC at msc@ficpa.org or call 850-224-2727.
Please review the FICPA CPE Policies for additional information: CPE Policies
Highlights
- Keynote Session with Shelly Weir, FICPA President & CEO
- Specialized tracks including State Tax
- Women to Watch Award Breakfast & Presentation
Prerequisites
None
Designed For
CPAs, accountants, and other finance professionals
Objectives
- Hear what's new in the Accounting Field
- Discuss hot topics in AI and Technology
- Learn how to protect yourself with Cybersecurity and Fraud Sessions
Notice
Conference and Accommodations:
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
One Grand Cypress Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32836
407-239-1234
Hotel Rate:
Single: $239++
Reduced Resort Fee: $10
Reservations Deadline: May 14, 2026*
*** Upon completion of your registration for the conference, you will receive an email confirmation with the hotel link to book your accommodations***
Lunch Sponsor
Presenting Sponsor
Wi-Fi Sponsor
MEGA Celebration Sponsor
Exhibitors
Sunday, June 14th
Optional Session
- Ethics: Protecting the Integrity of Florida CPAs (0004980)
Paul Brown, Vice President, Professional and Technical Standards, Florida Institute of CPAsPaul Brown
Paul Brown joined the FICPA in November 1992 and is the Vice President of Professional and Technical Standards for the Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA). One of Paul’s main duties is to serve as the technical reviewer in Florida for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Peer Review Program. The program administers approximately 300 reviews annually in Florida and oversees approximately 85 peer reviewers. Paul also assists members in the areas of professional ethics and professional standards. As part of his role with the FICPA Paul has instructed and authored continuing education programs for the AICPA and FICPA, for which he has received several outstanding discussion leader and author awards. Paul is serving on the AICPA’s Peer Review Standards Task Force, Technical Reviewers Advisory Task Force to the Peer Review Board, and former chair of the Audit Committee for the City of Tallahassee.
Prior to joining the FICPA, Paul was an audit manager with the regional firm of Williams, Cox, Weidner & Cox (now Carr, Riggs & Ingram) in Tallahassee, Florida. Paul holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and finance from Florida State University and has been licensed as a CPA since 1988.
This Florida Board of Accountancy-approved ethics course, developed by the Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA), provides CPAs with a comprehensive understanding of their ethical and professional responsibilities. Designed for CPAs in various professional roles and industries, this course explores ethical principles, regulatory requirements and emerging issues affecting the profession.
Participants will gain insight into the Florida Statutes (Chapters 455 & 473) and Florida Administrative Code (FAC) (61H1), AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct and general ethical behavior. The course includes discussions on professional integrity, independence, objectivity, conflicts of interest fraud detection and prevention, compliance requirements, and equipping CPAs with the knowledge needed to navigate ethical dilemmas while maintaining public trust.
This course meets the biennial ethics CPE requirement for Florida licensed CPA’s.
This course is an add-on event to the 2026 MEGA Conference.
Credits: 4 - Ethics
This session is available to registrants only.
- Registrant Price
- $200.00
Session Pricing:
Optional Session
- Learning Labs
Credits: 4 - Technical Business
This session is available to registrants only.
Optional Session
- MEGA Kickoff
Start your MEGA experience strong with the first events of the week. Immediately after the complimentary 4 CPE hours of Learning Labs, join us for an evening of sips, bites, and great company.
This is your moment to Explore the Possibilities of MEGA. This is your first chance to connect with event sponsors and exhibitors, spark new ideas, and set the tone for the week ahead.
Whether you're coming straight from Learning Labs or arriving fresh for the evening, the MEGA Kickoff is where the momentum truly begins. Join us as we launch into an unforgetable week!
This session is available to registrants only.
- Guest Price
- $50.00
Session Pricing:
Monday, June 15th
General Session
- Registration & Breakfast
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Opening Remarks & Women to Watch Awards
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Opening Keynote Session
This session is available to registrants only.
Breakout Session
- Risk Management
This session is available to registrants only.
- State Tax: Florida Sales Tax Hot Topics
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Open Exhibition/Coffee & Snacks
This session is available to registrants only.
Breakout Session
- Breakout Session Announcement Coming Soon!
This session is available to registrants only.
- State Tax: Doc Stamps
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- General Session: Cybersecurity
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Lunch Hosted by Engineered Tax Services
This session is available to registrants only.
Breakout Session
- Fraud
This session is available to registrants only.
- State Tax: DOR Panel
This session is available to registrants only.
Breakout Session
- Breakout Session Announcement Coming Soon!
This session is available to registrants only.
- State Tax: Industry Sales Tax
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Open Exhibition/Coffee & Snacks
This session is available to registrants only.
Breakout Session
- Breakout Session Announcement Coming Soon!
This session is available to registrants only.
- State Tax: Multi-State Nexus Update
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- General Session: Opening Day Panel
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- MEGA Celebration & Newly Certified Ceremony
Paradise Awaits!
You are invited to don your tropical attire before entering into our paradise-themed MEGA Celebration immediately following Monday’s closing General Session.
The festivities begin with recognition of Florida’s newly certified CPAs and the ceremonial passing of the FICPA Chair’s gavel. Then the real fun begins . . . a no-holds-barred immersive experience with sights, sips, flavors and sounds of paradise.
Our vibrantly transformed space will envelope you with lush palm-inspired décor as you enjoy exotic island-themed beverages, delicious hors d’oeuvres and high-energy music that will inspire even accounting wallflowers to hit the dance floor!
Select “Yes I will attend the MEGA Celebration,” when you register for MEGA to celebrate Orlando…where the sun never sets . . . and MEGA… a bash that never ends!
Guest tickets can be added for $140.
This session is available to registrants only.
Breakout Session
- I WILL be attending the FICPA MEGA Celebration (included in your MEGA Registration)
This session is available to registrants and their guests
- Guest Price
- $140.00
Session Pricing:
- I WILL NOT be attending the FICPA MEGA Celebration (included in your MEGA Registration)
This session is available to registrants only.
Tuesday, June 16th
General Session
- Breakfast & Networking
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Keynote: State of the Profession
This session is available to registrants only.
Breakout Session
- A&A Update
This session is available to registrants only.
- Breakout Session Announcement Coming Soon!
This session is available to registrants only.
- State Tax: Sales Tax on Softeare and Tach Panel
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Open Exhibition/Coffee & Snacks
This session is available to registrants only.
Breakout Session
- CPA Alliance Financial Planning Workshop
This session is available to registrants only.
- FASB Update
This session is available to registrants only.
- State Tax: SALT - Litigation Update
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Lunch Hosted by Engineered Tax Services
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- General Session: Todays Accounting Tech
This session is available to registrants only.
Breakout Session
- Breakout Session Announcement Coming Soon!
This session is available to registrants only.
- QMS Reverse Interactive Panel
This session is available to registrants only.
- State Tax: SALT M&A
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Open Exhibition/Coffee & Snacks
This session is available to registrants only.
Breakout Session
- Breakout Session Announcement Coming Soon!
This session is available to registrants only.
- Retirement and Actuarial Services
This session is available to registrants only.
- State Tax: Artificial Intelligence Session
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- General Session: Legislative Update
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- MEGA Happy Hour
This session is available to registrants and their guests
- Guest Price
- $50.00
Session Pricing:
Wednesday, June 17th
General Session
- Breakfast & Networking
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Keynote Session
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- General Session
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Coffee break
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- General Session
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Closing Keynote
This session is available to registrants only.
Optional Session
- IRS CE Credit: Please select to receive CE credit for attending the State Tax Track of the conference.
This session is available to registrants only.
- Registrant Price
- $50.00
Session Pricing:
Optional Session
- CLE Credit: Please select to receive CLE credit for attending qualified CLE courses.
This session is available to registrants only.
- Registrant Price
- $50.00
Session Pricing:
Optional Session
- I have dietary restrictions or Special Needs
This session is available to registrants only.
Non-Member Price $1,150.00
Member Price $850.00