Member Appreciation Day 2026: A Benefit of Belonging
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Overview
Member Appreciation Day: A Benefit of Belonging
August 27, 2026
8 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. (Lunch break from 12 – 1 p.m.)
Earn up to 8 hours of CPE.
Join us for a full-day of FREE virtual CPE featuring 8 hours of high-impact education designed specifically for you. Choose from timely, practical sessions led by expert speakers covering the issues CPAs are facing right now in the technology, audit, tax, ethics, and leadership space. Learn, earn FREE CPE, and stay ahead of the profession, all from the convenience of your desk.
Agenda:
Welcome and a word from FICPA President & CEO: 8 - 8:10 am
Session 1: 8:10 - 9:00 am
Session 2: 9:15: 10:05 am
Session 3: 10:20 - 11:10 am
Session 4: 11:10 - 12:00 pm
Lunch Break: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Session 5: 1:05 - 1:55 pm
Session 6: 2:10 - 3:00 pm
Session 7: 3:15 - 4:05 pm
Session 8: 4:20 - 5:10 pm
Closing 5:10 - 5:15 pm
Check back soon for more session details!
Members will leave having:
• Gained knowledge from industry leaders and subject matter experts through engaging presentations.
• Participated in sessions that will equip them with practical tools and techniques to apply in their professional and personal lives.
• Connected with and shared experiences through the online chat feature.
• Heard diverse opinions on current trends, challenges, and opportunities in the accounting industry.
• Real-time questions answered by experts, ensuring you leave with actionable insights.
• Accessed a collection of resources and copies of presentations to support your ongoing learning journey.
You do not have to attend all 8 sessions and you can receive partial credit for the day.
This free CPE is yours as a thank you for being a valued FICPA member.
Not a FICPA member? Join now to attend free. (Member Benefits - Florida Institute of CPAs)
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Notice
FICPA Webinars are presented virtually.
Our Webinars include a live presentation with speaker audio, video and PowerPoint presentation. Attendees can ask questions. The presenter(s) will repeat questions to share with all attendees and answer questions as time allows. Individuals can also reach out to the presenter directly via email after the event.
For more information feel free to call the FICPA Member Service Center at 800-342-3197.
Thursday, August 27th
Optional Session
- Member Appreciation Day 2026: Session 1
This session is available to registrants only.
- Non-Member Price
- $49.00
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Optional Session
- Member Appreciation Day 2026: Session 2
This session is available to registrants only.
- Non-Member Price
- $49.00
Session Pricing:
Optional Session
- Member Appreciation Day 2026: Session 3
This session is available to registrants only.
- Non-Member Price
- $49.00
Session Pricing:
Optional Session
- Member Appreciation Day 2026: Session 4
This session is available to registrants only.
- Non-Member Price
- $49.00
Session Pricing:
Optional Session
- Member Appreciation Day 2026: Session 5
This session is available to registrants only.
- Non-Member Price
- $49.00
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Optional Session
- Member Appreciation Day 2026: The Hidden Leaks Killing Offshoring ROI
Anshul Agrawal, Founder & CEO, June15 Consulting, June15 ConsultingAnshul Agrawal
Anshul Agrawal has revolutionized how CPA firms leverage global talent, establishing himself as one of the most prominent champions of offshore talent in the US accounting industry. As the founder of June15 Consulting, he pioneered the direct ownership offshoring model, enabling CPA firms to build and lead their own offshore teams with unmatched success.
With a wealth of experience advising Fortune 500 companies and CPA firms, Anshul is on a mission to help CPA firms tackle their most pressing challenges by leveraging global talent. He also hosts the Accounting Trailblazers Podcast, where he shares invaluable insights on offshoring and its transformative impact on the accounting profession.
Most small and midsize CPA firms expect offshoring to deliver long-term ROI, but somewhere between year one and year three, the returns quietly erode. Cost savings shrink, capacity gains plateau, and partners wonder what happened to the business case they signed up for. The reasons are rarely dramatic. They are small, compounding leaks across hiring, training, country selection, model fit, turnover, and vendor structure that go unnoticed until the math no longer works. Whether your firm is new to offshoring or already offshoring but not getting the results you want, this session will give you a clearer understanding of what drives long-term ROI, why some firms succeed where others fall short, and a decision framework you can take back to your firm.
Objectives:
- Identify the hidden leaks that quietly drain offshoring ROI at small and midsize firms, why they happen, and how to fix them.
- Recognize the difference between short-term cost savings and the long-term economics that determine whether offshoring pays off.
- Compare the cost, risk, and ROI of different offshoring models and destinations.
- Walk away with a decision framework to create or improve your firm's offshoring strategy.
- Learn from a real small firm case study showing what long-term offshoring success looks like.
Credits: 1 - Technical Business
This session is available to registrants only.
- Non-Member Price
- $49.00
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Optional Session
- Member Appreciation Day 2026: PCI - What you need to know
Howard Goldstein, Regional Director, Merchant AdvocateHoward Goldstein
As a passionate advocate for his clients, Mike prides himself on driving awareness and transparency in the Merchant Services Industry. He joined Merchant Advocate in 2017, after spending most of his career in pharmaceutical industry. As sales team lead for Merchant Advocate, Mike uses a hand-on consultative approach to drive strategic execution and create long-lasting relationships with his clients. In addition to his role as National Business Director, Mike is actively involved with multiple state and national associations in healthcare and finance. Prior to 2017, Mike enjoyed an award-winning, decades-long career in the pharmaceutical industry, helping surpass the unmet needs of practices and business owners across all spectrums. Michael spent his initial professional years helping grow and run a small advertising company. He owned a surf school, was a PADI certified scuba instructor, and has various acting credits to his name. He graduated from Stockton University with a BA in Biology and can be found spending his non-working hours with his two beautiful children.
The presentation goal is to educate those in attendance on the various complexities and potential pitfalls of the unregulated payment card industry that can cause fees to be higher than they should be. Attendees will come away with an understanding of what PCI Compliance is and why it is so important for merchants across America to make sure to engage in best practices for the secure processing of credit cards. This knowledge can potentially help the CPA firms themselves as well as be an asset to their clients. Several case studies will be discussed showing the egregious nature of this unregulated payment card industry and why merchants should be concerned about this area of expense for their businesses.
Objectives:
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Credits: 1 - Technical Business
This session is available to registrants only.
- Non-Member Price
- $49.00
Session Pricing:
Optional Session
- Member Appreciation Day 2026: Session 8
This session is available to registrants only.
- Non-Member Price
- $49.00
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