Call for Presenters

 

Do you have a story to tell or best practices or innovations to share?

The FICPA, the largest learning organization in Florida, invites you to share your industry knowledge and business experience as a presenter at one of our upcoming events. Interested presenters can submit as many topics as they like for conferences, seminars, on-site education, and live and virtual events. We are interested in experienced live conference presenters and skilled virtual presenters on engaging topics for our educational offerings.

Our goal is to provide CPAs and finance professionals with the necessary tools and information to improve their professional competency, compliance standards, and overall organizational performance. We want to help our members grow their businesses, manage their organizations, better advise their clients and customers, and develop their talents. Content should be designed for CPAs and other accounting professionals in public practice, business and industry, government, and/or education.

Our conference and webcast sessions highlight vital topics shaping the accounting industry today. In addition, our seminars and workshops focus on providing new ideas on practices and solutions to help practitioners and C-suite professionals tackle real-world business issues.

 

Submit Your Proposal for These Upcoming Events:

 

• January - International Tax Conference (ITC) (in conjunction with the Florida Bar Tax Section)
• January - Valuation, Forensic Accounting & Litigation Services Conference (VFALS)
• April - Industry Insights Conference (IIC), encompasses three conferences in one:
  • Health Care Conference
  • Not-For-Profit Conference
  • Corporate Finance Conference
• June - MEGA - Our Premier Conference (MEGA) - Orlando, FL
• June - Women's Leadership Summit (WLS)- Orlando, FL
• August - Summer Vacation Cluster (SVC)- Orlando, FL
• August - State & Local Government Accounting Conference (SLGAC)- Orlando, FL
• October - Construction Industry Conference (CIC) - Virtual
• November- South Florida Accounting Conference (SFAC) - Ft. Lauderdale, FL 
• November- Common Interest Realty Association Conference (CIRA) - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• November - Collegiate Accounting Symposium Conference (CAS) - Virtual, featuring sessions conducted by educators, alumni, students, and employees of Florida universities.

CPE attendees expect organized, well-delivered, and highly engaging presentations. FICPA CPE complies with educational standards issued by NASBA, the AICPA, and the Florida Board of Accountancy.

Speaker Proposal Criteria

Speaker proposals are evaluated objectively with consideration of the following:

• Speaker's presentation skills and experience,
• Organized, well-delivered, and highly engaging presentations,
• Innovation, audience appeal, and opportunity for participant engagement,
• The degree to which the proposed session meets the conference/program objective.

   

Presenter Compensation

Supporting FICPA CPE programs is a great way to share your knowledge and give back to the profession. Limited funding may be available in some instances. When granted, travel and per diem are reimbursed based on US GSA per diem rates. 

Proposal Submission and Selection Notice

Please submit your proposal by completing the FICPA Application Form.

Applications may be submitted year-round. The individual conference planning committees and FICPA staff will consider your application. See current list of Conferences & Signature Events

The FICPA will confirm receipt of your proposal and contact you should we need more information or wish to schedule your presentation.

 

Contact: Kim Robinson, Senior Manager of Conferences at KimR@ficpa.org.