FICPA Member Benefits
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The FICPA exists to protect the value of the CPA license, promote the accounting profession, educate and enrich its members, and innovate through forward-thinking thought leadership.
Your FICPA membership dues are invested in you and there is power and purpose in belonging to the largest network of over 19,000 CPAs, accountants, and financial professionals in the Sunshine State. Membership is a movement!
In many cases, participation in just one of these benefit programs will recoup your annual membership dues. The membership experience and value you derive is priceless. We appreciate your partnership in the profession and make it our mission to provide you the best service, products and programs.
If you have any questions about any FICPA benefits, service programs or membership, please contact Member Services at (800) 342-3197x1 or membership@ficpa.org.
PROTECT.
The FICPA’s Governmental Affairs team advocates on your behalf, assuring your voice is heard in Tallahassee and Washington.
- We track legislation, lobby key lawmakers and educate our members on the state’s political process.
- You can make your voice heard at the Capitol by participating in exclusive access events – Advocacy Days and Hike the Hill – where you’ll meet influential leaders.
- Stay up to date on the latest issues impacting the profession with recurring Advocacy Updates. This is the news your need – sent straight to your inbox.
- Get involved at the grassroots level with the Florida CPA/PAC and work with us to elect pro-CPA and pro-business candidates to office.
- We partner with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation and Board of Accountancy to represent the best interests of CPAs and keep our members ahead of requirement changes.
- Schedule Chapter & 100% Firm Legislative visits.
- Town Hall professional updates
PROMOTE.
The FICPA seeks to grow the CPA profession, recruiting and retaining top talent to ensure strength and long-term sustainability.
- The FICPA Scholarship Foundation provides annual scholarships to college students pursuing CPA: Career Possibilities Ahead.
- We provide next-step resources, internships, and opportunities at every stage for promotion into the profession.
- Our emphasis on career development – from student membership to Young CPAs Committee activities and events, to our Bridge the Gap Conference (soft skills to soar), and our FICPA Leadership Academy (immersive executive development experience) – equips you with the tools you need to supercharge your career.
- Maximize your Member Directory Listing
- Career-building local and state committee, leadership and service opportunities
- And our professional community of more than 19,000 members and connections provides access to unlimited career opportunities.
EDUCATE.
The FICPA strives every day to provide our members high-quality, flexible and affordable Continuing Professional Education (CPE).
- Take in 20 hours of free CPE each year and manage all your credits with our streamlined CPE Tracker, an exclusive member benefit.
- Attend our premier in-person events with fellow members, speakers and industry sponsors.
- Fulfill your CPE credits anytime, anywhere with our flexible learning options – a platform for every learning style.
- Local chapter membership included - learn, network and build your referral base.
- Ask questions and enjoy practical, priceless, peer-to-peer knowledge sharing at your fingertips through our online discussion forum Connect – a lifeline for members.
INNOVATE.
The FICPA is working hard to expand awareness of the CPA profession, bolster its talent ranks and provide our members with the resources they need to succeed.
- Our strategic plan places FICPA members at the center of all that we do.
- Data and relevancy drive our learning innovation. Technology is our competitive advantage.
- We envision a thriving and future-ready accounting profession that powers the success of Florida businesses and the communities we serve.
- Let’s navigate the present and future of the profession together. We can’t wait for you to join us on this journey!
- Members-only publications, including Florida CPA Today, Advocacy Updates and the FICPA weekly Member e-newsletter
- Insurance Benefits and discounts from our network of Preferred Providers
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