CPE Catalog & Events

Each event is a rebroadcast of the live Town Hall webcast from the previous week. The AICPA Town Hall Series delivers: Timely & Critical Information Interpretation & Analysis Firm and Business Strategies Practitioner Capabilities **Free for AICPA members Not an AICPA or CIMA member? Become one today.

This webinar provides a foundational understanding of the unlicensed activity (ULA) efforts that DBPR undertakes to protect Floridians daily. Participants will be exposed to the most frequently closed complaints received by the Department and will have a better understanding of resources available to them to educate their clients. Speaker Bio(s) Kevin Brown, Program Manager, DBPR Kevin Brown is a committed public sector professional with a solid foundation in program leadership, nonprofit development, and administrative operations. He currently serves as a Program Manager with the Division of Certified Public Accounting, where he leads a team supporting agency-wide initiatives in planning, process improvement, and strategic coordination. A three-time graduate of the University of Florida, Kevin holds master’s degrees in management and in family, youth and community sciences with a concentration in nonprofit organization development. His thoughtful approach to program design is rooted in both academic training and real-world experience.  Outside of his state role, Kevin is actively involved in Gainesville’s nonprofit and volunteer community. Whether in government or the community, Kevin focuses on practical solutions, strong teams and meaningful impact. Heather Page, Chief Attorney, DBPR Heather Page is a Chief Attorney in the Office of General for the Division of Certified Public Accounting. She has been with DBPR since 2020, starting in the Office of General Counsel for the Division of Real Estate before moving into her current role. She attended the University of Central Florida for her bachelor’s degree and the University of Florida for her Law Degree.  She started her legal career at the State Attorney’s Office in Orlando and rose to the level of Special Victims Prosecutor. She participated in 49 jury trials, with the role of first chair in 32 of them. Following her time at the State Attorney’s office, she moved to a role providing civil defense to corporations and individuals.  She resides in Orlando, and in her free time, she enjoys going to the theme parks with her husband and daughter.

The AICPA Town Hall Series delivers: Timely & Critical Information Interpretation & Analysis Firm and Business Strategies Practitioner Capabilities **Free for AICPA members Not an AICPA or CIMA member? Become one today.

Each event is a rebroadcast of the live Town Hall webcast from the previous week. The AICPA Town Hall Series delivers: Timely & Critical Information Interpretation & Analysis Firm and Business Strategies Practitioner Capabilities **Free for AICPA members Not an AICPA or CIMA member? Become one today.

Learn how to incorporate CFO advisory services into your firm to make it both scalable (increased revenue without a substantial increase in cost) and sellable (allowing the firm to generate a consistent stream of revenue that does not depend on the firm owner). Speaker Bio(s) Adam Lean, Co-founder & CEO of The CFO Project Adam Lean is a former accountant turned 2-time entrepreneur who built, scaled and sold both of those businesses. While helping other business owners, he realized his passion was teaching and providing them with tools to help them make more money and have  peace-of-mind. He currently runs The CFO Project, a training company that turns accountants and bookkeepers into high-earning CFOs for small businesses.

While S Corporations and Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) are similar because they provide liability protection for business owners and allow for pass-through tax treatment, there are many differences as to how they are operated, complied with, and taxed. You must stay up to date on entity advantages to assist your clients in choosing which entity is best for their business. Speaker Bio(s) Nellie Akalp A pioneer in the online legal document filing space since 1997, Nellie Akalp has helped more than half a million small businesses and licensed professionals start and maintain companies across the U.S., most recently through her Inc.5000 recognized company, CorpNet.com.  She closely follows trends in the industry and shares her wealth of knowledge across various CPA and small business communities, establishing her as one of the most prominent influential experts on business startup and compliance matters.

  Join us for an exciting night of hockey, networking, and exclusive perks as the Jacksonville Icemen host FICPA Night. This special event also features the Icemen’s popular $3 Beer and Wine Night, making it the perfect midweek outing for FICPA members and guests. General Cost: $34.88Register with us than use link provided in confirmation to purchase tickets. Your FICPA ticket package includes:• VIP Reception - 6 to 7pm, then followed by the game. Enjoy early arena access with complimentary beer and select spirits before puck drop.• Icemen Group Gift of the GameEvery attendee receives a special Icemen item created just for group guests.• Food and Beverage VouchersEach package includes $10 in concession credit. Be sure to select the quantity of vouchers you’d like before checkout.• Post-Game Photo on the IceStick around after the final horn for a group photo directly on the ice.Use the FICPA link that will appear in your conformation email to secure discounted tickets for the event.Chapter Registration Contact Name: Alina Penjiyeva Email: alinap@ficpa.org  Phone: 904-962-0896  Register OnlineClick "Add to Cart" button below. Register by PhoneCall Member Services at (800) 342-3197. Register By MailNot paying online? Mail your reservation payment to:Florida Institute of CPAs 250 South Orange Avenue, Suite 300P Orlando FL 32801Please make checks payable to: Florida Institute of CPAs Include with payment: Event Name: Name: Member Number: Firm:  

The AICPA Tax Advocacy Team in Washington, D.C., tackles the challenge of staying current with evolving tax laws. The team advocates for sound tax policy and effective tax administration. The Washington Tax Brief webcast series keeps members informed about: Key tax advocacy initiatives Proposed changes to tax law Fundamental tax reform, including recent updates to IRS regulations

The AICPA Tax Advocacy Team in Washington, D.C., addresses the challenge of keeping up with tax law changes. They advocate for sound tax policy and effective administration. The Washington Tax Brief webcast series keeps members informed on major tax-related initiatives and allows them to voice concerns about potential legislation or regulations. Webcast Series Updates members on AICPA tax advocacy initiatives, proposed tax law changes and reform discussions, recent IRS regulations and guidance changes.