Common Interest Realty Associations Conference
The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
321 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL
33304
16.0 Credits
Member Price $695.00
Price will increase by $150 on 10/19
Non-Member Price $945.00
Price will increase by $150 on 10/19
Overview
Driving Innovation in Community Associations
Common Interest Realty Associations Conference
Nov. 19-20, 2026
The Westin Ft. Lauderdale Beach Resort
The Common Interest Realty Associations (CIRA) Conference is back this Nov. 19–20 in Fort Lauderdale. This event focuses exclusively on the highly specific complexities of CIRA accounting, auditing, and finance.
Connect directly with leading CPAs, regulators, attorneys, reserve specialists, and frontline operators. They will answer your toughest questions, offer practical practice updates and deliver actionable insights on critical industry shifts.
- Critical Structural Integrity Reserve Study updates.
- Tax laws and considerations.
- Legislative and legal overhauls.
- The current state of the profession and future outlooks.
- Accounting for loans, financial issues and deficiencies.
- Governance procedures.
- Peer review insights and preparations.
Save an additional 10% when registering a group of five to seven from your organization and 15% on groups of eight or more.
More than 9 million Floridians live in CIRAs. They are counting on your?expertise?to protect their communities.
Register for the CIRA Conference today!
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.
FICPA Members save even more. Not a member? Join today at ficpa.org/JoinToday.
Cancellation Policy
We love to see you commit to the annual CIRA 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 19th, 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 October 19th, 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
Social Media
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Highlights
- Accounting and Auditing
- Legislative and Legal
- 2026 Updates Related to the CIRA Industry
Prerequisites
None
Designed For
CPAs and accountants practicing in the Common Interest Realty Association industry
Objectives
- Elevate your Firm practice and growth
- Discuss hot topics in tech
- Look to the future of the accounting industry
Preparation
None
Notice
Accommodations:
Conference and Hotel Location
Make a Splash in South Florida
The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Exclusive CIRA Rate: $239
When reserved before Oct. 19 plus applicable taxes. A link to reserve your room will be included with your CIRA registration confirmation.
Experience unmatched service and serene coastal beauty at a stylish oceanfront hotel offering 360-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean. Walk across the private skywalk to enjoy the beach?or take a nearby Water Taxi to local dining and shops.
Hotel Cutoff Deadline: OCT 19, 2026
*Reservations made after the cutoff date will be subject to availability and current room rate. Please note that the conference accommodation rate is subject to sell out prior to the advertised reservation cut off date.
***Upon completion of registration for the conference, you will receive an email confirmation with the hotel link to book your accommodation. Please note: Attendees are solely responsible for issues that may arise when rooms are booked using a third-party.Thursday, November 19th
General Session
- State of the Profession
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 next 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 .
Credits: 1 - Technical Business
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- 2026 Legislative Update: What CPAs Need to Know
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
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Accounting & Auditing Update
Credits: 2 - Accounting and Auditing
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Peer Review Update
This session will provide you with an update on Peer Review including a brief overview of the Quality Management Standards, recent peer review standards changes implementing QCM, and common peer review findings.
Objectives
1. Peer Review Standards Update No. 3, Modernizing Peer Review Administration
2. Impact of Peer Review Standards Update No. 2, implementing the QMS.
3. Annual Peer Review Practice Questionnaire and implications
4. Common areas of noncompliance (peer review findings)
Credits: 1 - Accounting and Auditing
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Legal Issues in the CIRA Industry and Best Practices
Credits: 1 - Technical Business
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- The SIRS is done, now what?
Credits: 1 - To Be Determined
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Ask the Experts Panel
Credits: 1 - Technical Business
This session is available to registrants only.
Friday, November 20th
General Session
- State of the Industry: CIRA Trends and Changes
Credits: 1 - To Be Determined
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Political impacts on CIRA
Credits: 1 - Technical Business
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- AI Use in CIRA
Credits: 1.5 - To Be Determined
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Common Audits and Pitfalls
Credits: 1 - Accounting and Auditing
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Fraud & Forensic Accounting
Credits: 1 - Accounting and Auditing
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Best Practices in Tax
Credits: 1 - Accounting and Auditing
This session is available to registrants only.
General Session
- Special Assessments, Insurance Proceeds/Expenses/Reserves/Fixed Assets, Fund Accounting
Credits: 1.5 - To Be Determined
This session is available to registrants only.
Non-Member Price $945.00
Member Price $695.00