Construction Industry Conference (CIC)
8.0 Credits
Member Price $415.00
Non-Member Price $565.00
Overview
Roll up your sleeves and prepare to build on your foundational knowledge in the specialized field of construction accounting. Since its founding, this conference has become an annual must-attend event for accountants, CPAs, and other professionals working with the construction industry. This year promises to be no exception.
Leaders from the public and private sectors will share their diverse perspectives on the impact accounting regulations have on the construction industry. We’ll offer the latest information and guidance to help prepare you for new industry developments and upcoming changes in accounting, auditing, taxation, operations, and financial management best practices.
Earn 8 CPE while you learn from the comfort and convenience of your home or office.
CPE Credit
This group-live (non-self-study) program is designed to qualify for CPE credit under the CPE Guidelines established by the Florida Board of Accountancy under the FL DBPR.
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In addition to FICPA member discounts, save an additional 10% when registering five to seven from your organization and 15% on eight or more. Call Member Services for more information: 850-224-2727.
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Cancellation Policy
We love to see you commit to the Virtual Construction Industry 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 October 5th, 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 $55 by canceling on or after October 5th, 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
- State of the Construction Industry
- AI in Construction
- Sales Tax in the Construction Industry
Prerequisites
None.
Designed For
CPAs, accountants and finance persons working in the construction industry.
Objectives
- Address Sales Tax in the Construction Industry
- Gain Insight in Best Practices in the Construction Industry
- Examine Construction Tax
Preparation
None
Notice
We are thrilled to announce that this conference will be held virtually. This format allows participants from around the world to join us from their own homes or offices, ensuring easy access to all sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities. We look forward to connecting with you online for a memorable and enriching experience.
Thursday, November 5th
General Session
- Introductions to State of the Construction
Michele Daugherty, President & CEO, ABC Central Florida, Associated Builders and Contractors,Michele Daugherty
Michele Daugherty is the President/CEO of Associated Builders and Contractors, Central Florida Chapter. Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national construction association representing more than 22,000 members nationwide. Michele helps members develop their people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically, and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which they work and live.
Michele has spent the past two decades focused on creating career & advancement pathways for others. Prior to leading ABC Central Florida, she spent 17 years as the President/CEO of the ABC Northern California and Nevada Chapters. Under her leadership ABC has continued to grow as a workforce development leader expanding state and federally approved Apprenticeship and Craft Training programs across the country. Michele is committed to educating the current and future workforce and values the importance of educating today’s youth on the benefits of careers in construction.
Michele is a certified Master Trainer for the National Center for Construction Education and Research. She was formerly the Director of the University of Nevada, Reno College of Business Advising Center and was appointed for multiple terms to the State of Nevada Apprenticeship Council. Fun fact - Michele got her start working in a Gold Mine. Michele resides in Orlando with her husband of 18 years and is the proud mother of two boys Seventeen and Eleven. One of Michele’s favorite sayings is, “I put on my boots and broke concrete to break the glass ceiling!”
This session is available to registrants only.
Breakout Session
- State of Construction - Florida Update
Michele Daugherty, President & CEO, ABC Central Florida, Associated Builders and Contractors,Michele Daugherty
Michele Daugherty is the President/CEO of Associated Builders and Contractors, Central Florida Chapter. Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national construction association representing more than 22,000 members nationwide. Michele helps members develop their people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically, and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which they work and live.
Michele has spent the past two decades focused on creating career & advancement pathways for others. Prior to leading ABC Central Florida, she spent 17 years as the President/CEO of the ABC Northern California and Nevada Chapters. Under her leadership ABC has continued to grow as a workforce development leader expanding state and federally approved Apprenticeship and Craft Training programs across the country. Michele is committed to educating the current and future workforce and values the importance of educating today’s youth on the benefits of careers in construction.
Michele is a certified Master Trainer for the National Center for Construction Education and Research. She was formerly the Director of the University of Nevada, Reno College of Business Advising Center and was appointed for multiple terms to the State of Nevada Apprenticeship Council. Fun fact - Michele got her start working in a Gold Mine. Michele resides in Orlando with her husband of 18 years and is the proud mother of two boys Seventeen and Eleven. One of Michele’s favorite sayings is, “I put on my boots and broke concrete to break the glass ceiling!”
This Florida focused presentation will review construction-related economic data and trends, such as construction backlog, local and federal data on construction spending, material inflation, employment, job openings, GDP and the producer price index.
This session is available to registrants and their guests
- State of the Construction - Virginia Update
Gordon Dixon, Executive Vice President, VA Transportation Constr AllianceGordon Dixon
Gordon Dixon has over 25 years working with regulatory, public policy and community engagement issues affecting various businesses. He has held numerous leadership positions in corporate and Non-profit organizations. Currently, he is the Executive Vice President of the Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance - representing more than 300 companies and tens of thousands of employees and is the leading advocate and only state association exclusively dedicated to serving the contractors, aggregate producers, engineers and suppliers and service providers who design, build and maintain Virginia’s transportation network.
Previously, Gordon was the CEO at the Associated General Contractors of Virginia representing over 600 vertical contractors and subcontractors on various advocacy efforts at the state and local levels. He also led the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation overseeing 19 regulatory boards and over 300,000 professional licensees in Virginia. He has also held a management position in Corporate Affairs at Altria Client Services Inc. where he successfully developed and enhanced community engagement and corporate social responsibility.
A broad look at Virginia’s transportation construction industry — funding trends, financial risk factors, and workforce policy shifts — giving the audience useful context on the forces shaping this sector’s outlook and their construction-industry clients.
Credits: 1 - Technical Business
This session is available to registrants and their guests
Breakout Session
- Sales Tax in Construction - VA Focused
This session is available to registrants only.
- Sales & Use Tax in the Construction Industry - FL Focused
James Sutton Jr, Shareholder, Moffa, Sutton & Donnini, PAJames Sutton Jr
James H. Sutton, Jr is both an attorney and CPA and a Shareholder of Moffa, Sutton, & Donnini, PA. James concentrates in the area of Florida tax matters, with an almost exclusive focus on Florida Sales and Use Tax. He joined the firm in 2011 and has been a licensed Certified Public Accountant since 1994 and a licensed member of the Florida Bar since 1998.
Florida sales and use tax can be the ticking time bomb for your clients. Learn how to help your clients spot and defuse the sales issues that are inherent in all construction!
Credits: 1 - Technical Business
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- HR and Recruiting Punchlist
Rachel Glickman, Founder, Owner, CulturaHRRachel Glickman
Recognizing the need for timely and effective HR solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, Rachel founded Cultura HR in 2020. She leads her team in providing expert HR consulting to clients across the US on a broad range of topics such as HR Audits, Recruitment, Talent Management, Employee Relations, HR Operations, Training, Communication, Compensation, Benefit Planning, and Project Management. Rachel’s 25+ years of providing HR services across multiple industries such as Private Equity, eCommerce, Technology, Pharmaceutical, Medical, Dental, Life Sciences, Hospitality, Retail, Apparel, Manufacturing, and for profit and not-for-profit, contribute to Cultura HR being industry agnostic and the perfect HR F.I.T. for any business. (Fractional, immediate and timely). Originally from the UK, Rachel is now settled in South Florida.
Recognize when your company can gain competitive advantage for growth and scale through effective HR and Recruiting support. Practical strategies for finding talent and handling HR will be shared.
Credits: 1 - Technical Business
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Exit Strategy
George Rosen, CFO, Contango Investments, Inc.
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Lunch Break
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- AI in Construction
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Accounting Methods for Tax Construction
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Expert Panel
Jerry Schafrath, Romair Construction
This session is available to registrants only.
Leader(s):
- George Rosen, CFO, Contango Investments, Inc.
- Gordon Dixon, Executive Vice President, VA Transportation Constr Alliance
- James Sutton Jr, Shareholder, Moffa, Sutton & Donnini, PA
- Jerry Schafrath, Romair Construction
- Michele Daugherty, President & CEO, ABC Central Florida, Associated Builders and Contractors,
- Rachel Glickman, Founder, Owner, CulturaHR
Leader Bios
Gordon Dixon, Executive Vice President, VA Transportation Constr Alliance
Gordon Dixon has over 25 years working with regulatory, public policy and community engagement issues affecting various businesses. He has held numerous leadership positions in corporate and Non-profit organizations. Currently, he is the Executive Vice President of the Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance - representing more than 300 companies and tens of thousands of employees and is the leading advocate and only state association exclusively dedicated to serving the contractors, aggregate producers, engineers and suppliers and service providers who design, build and maintain Virginia’s transportation network.
Previously, Gordon was the CEO at the Associated General Contractors of Virginia representing over 600 vertical contractors and subcontractors on various advocacy efforts at the state and local levels. He also led the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation overseeing 19 regulatory boards and over 300,000 professional licensees in Virginia. He has also held a management position in Corporate Affairs at Altria Client Services Inc. where he successfully developed and enhanced community engagement and corporate social responsibility.
James Sutton Jr, Shareholder, Moffa, Sutton & Donnini, PA
James H. Sutton, Jr is both an attorney and CPA and a Shareholder of Moffa, Sutton, & Donnini, PA. James concentrates in the area of Florida tax matters, with an almost exclusive focus on Florida Sales and Use Tax. He joined the firm in 2011 and has been a licensed Certified Public Accountant since 1994 and a licensed member of the Florida Bar since 1998.
Michele Daugherty, President & CEO, ABC Central Florida, Associated Builders and Contractors,
Michele Daugherty is the President/CEO of Associated Builders and Contractors, Central Florida Chapter. Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national construction association representing more than 22,000 members nationwide. Michele helps members develop their people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically, and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which they work and live.
Michele has spent the past two decades focused on creating career & advancement pathways for others. Prior to leading ABC Central Florida, she spent 17 years as the President/CEO of the ABC Northern California and Nevada Chapters. Under her leadership ABC has continued to grow as a workforce development leader expanding state and federally approved Apprenticeship and Craft Training programs across the country. Michele is committed to educating the current and future workforce and values the importance of educating today’s youth on the benefits of careers in construction.
Michele is a certified Master Trainer for the National Center for Construction Education and Research. She was formerly the Director of the University of Nevada, Reno College of Business Advising Center and was appointed for multiple terms to the State of Nevada Apprenticeship Council. Fun fact - Michele got her start working in a Gold Mine. Michele resides in Orlando with her husband of 18 years and is the proud mother of two boys Seventeen and Eleven. One of Michele’s favorite sayings is, “I put on my boots and broke concrete to break the glass ceiling!”
Rachel Glickman, Founder, Owner, CulturaHR
Recognizing the need for timely and effective HR solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, Rachel founded Cultura HR in 2020. She leads her team in providing expert HR consulting to clients across the US on a broad range of topics such as HR Audits, Recruitment, Talent Management, Employee Relations, HR Operations, Training, Communication, Compensation, Benefit Planning, and Project Management. Rachel’s 25+ years of providing HR services across multiple industries such as Private Equity, eCommerce, Technology, Pharmaceutical, Medical, Dental, Life Sciences, Hospitality, Retail, Apparel, Manufacturing, and for profit and not-for-profit, contribute to Cultura HR being industry agnostic and the perfect HR F.I.T. for any business. (Fractional, immediate and timely). Originally from the UK, Rachel is now settled in South Florida.
Non-Member Price $565.00
Member Price $415.00