Mega 2023 | Florida Institute of CPAs

MEGA 2023 | Explore the Possibilities

In-Person Registration Early Rate - $695 Member / $945 Non-Member - Register Now!

Live Stream Registration Early Rate - $770 Member / $1020 Non-Member - Register Now!

Join accounting and finance professionals across the state as they come together for FICPA’s premier event - MEGA. Explore all this year’s program has to offer with a wide variety of content focused on the profession’s latest trends and emerging topics, including cybersecurity, ESG, risk management, talent pipeline, and more, along with our Solution Center exhibit hall filled with relevant tools and resources.

Earn up to 25 CPE with multiple educational tracks and special sessions, including hospitality, employee benefit plans, state taxes, women’s leadership, talent workshop, ethics, and more.

We’re at work designing this year’s program. Check back for the latest updates. We look forward to seeing you at the J.W. Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa!

Don't Miss Our Closing Keynote Session:

"Becoming a Cherished Advisor: How to Grow and Scale a CAS Practice" with Amy Vetter

As a CPA, consultant, and entrepreneur, Amy will share insights and best practices from her own experience of starting and growing an advisory services practice independently and as a partner in accounting. She will also pull from her more than 10 years of advising thousands of firm leaders on growing and scaling their businesses. You will walk away with actionable tools, tips, and resources for creating and maintaining a solid, scalable foundation for your business for years to come.

Co-located Events

The FICPA is excited to bring together a diverse group of current and emerging leaders under one roof during this action-packed and insightful event. Additional programming offered on-site during Mega includes:

Ethics: Protecting the Integrity of Florida CPAs (4980) - Learn more and register.
CPA Personal Financial Planning Bootcamp - Learn more and register.
Building a Talent Management Plan - Learn more and register.
Bridge The Gap - Learn more and register.
Newly Certified Ceremony
Accounting Scholars Leaders Symposium - Information coming soon
Women's Leadership Summit - Learn more and register.
(Note: If you are attending MEGA, separate registration is not required; simply select the Women's Leadership Summit Track. If you are not attending MEGA, please register for the Women's Leadership Summit.)

Share Your Knowledge

Do you have insights and expertise you'd like to share? We're looking for subject-matter experts to join our MEGA2023 speaker line-up. Visit our Call for Speakers page to submit your proposal today.

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Accommodations

Check-in: 4:00 p.m.| Check-out: 11:00 a.m.

Cut-off Date: Monday, May 22, 2023

Room Rate: $279 plus $35 resort fee and tax

Upon registration for MEGA, you'll receive information to book your room at the group rate.

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

14900 Chelonia Parkway

Orlando, FL 32821

Tel: 1-407-919-6300

Website: JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Booking Policy

A limited number of rooms are available at the JW Marriott Bonnet Creek on a first come, first served basis at the special rate of $279 per night for a single or double occupancy (plus tax and resort fee) for reservations made before Monday, May 22, 2023. After the cut-off date, the rate may be higher. All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed by a valid major credit card, which must be supplied at the time of reservation.

Cancellation Policy

There is no penalty if a reservation is canceled five days prior to the check in date. Once you are within the 5 days the hotel will charge a fee of two night’s room and tax.

Daily Schedule

Tuesday, June 13

7:00 a.m.	FICPA Registration Desk Opens
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Ethics: Protecting the Integrity of Florida CPAs (4980) (Separate registration required)
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Talent Management Workshop (Separate registration required)
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	CPA Personal Financial Planning Bootcamp (Separate registration required)
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.	Innovation Learning Labs (Complimentary session selection required)

Wednesday, June 14

7:00 a.m.	FICPA Registration Desk Opens
7:00 – 8:00 a.m.	Continental Breakfast & Networking
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.	State of the Profession, Shelly Weir, FICPA President & CEO
9:10 a.m.– 5:30 p.m.	Select from Three Session Tracks
10:00 – 10:25 a.m.	Networking Break
12:15 – 1:25 p.m.	Lunch
3:15 – 3:40 p.m.	Networking Break
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.	Welcome Vendor Reception in Solutions Center

Thursday, June 15

7:00 a.m.	FICPA Registration Desk Opens
7:00 a.m.– 3:30 p.m.	Exhibitor Solutions Center Open
7:00 – 8:00 a.m.	Continental Breakfast & Networking in Solutions Center
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.	Keynote Presentation
9:10 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.	Select from Three Session Tracks
10:00 –10:25 a.m.	Networking Break in Solutions Center
12:15 –1:25 p.m.	Lunch and Networking in Solutions Center
3:15 – 3:40 p.m.	Networking Break in Solutions Center
4:40 – 5:30 p.m.	Talent Management & Pipeline Panel
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.	Newly Certified Ceremony
6:30 p.m.	Mega Conference & FICPA Chair’s Celebration (Included with MEGA Registration)

Friday, June 16

7:00 a.m.	FICPA Registration Open
7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Exhibit Hall – Solutions Center Open
7:00 – 8:00 a.m.	Continental Breakfast & Networking in Solutions Center
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Select from Three Session Tracks
12:00 – 12:30 p.m.	Networking in Solutions Center
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.	Closing General Session

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