Networking Opportunities
The Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA) enables members to connect with each other through local chapter events, conferences, and meaningful volunteer opportunities.
Chapter Events
Networking within the local chapter community is an excellent way to meet new friends and colleagues, build referral business, share best practices and get involved in your community.
Serving as a local chapter officer is an excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills that segue into institute Committee, Board and Council participation.
You are encouraged to attend your chapter events as well as those outside of your assigned chapter. Access a full list of chapter events here and check back often as events are added frequently.
Future members are also welcome to attend chapter events and to experience the benefits of belonging!
Conferences
Our conferences offer valuable opportunities to connect with peers and expand your professional network. The FICPA makes it easy to find events that align with your interests and career goals. Conferences cover both broad and specialized topics, are held in accessible locations, and are available in live or virtual formats. Events range in length from one to five days, allowing flexibility to fit your schedule.
Volunteer Opportunities
Grow your leadership skills while giving back to your profession and networking with your peers.
Volunteering with the FICPA is one of the best professional development experiences you can have while giving back to your profession and community. As a volunteer, you have the opportunity to:
- Expand your connections both professionally and personally.
- Serve in a leadership role on one of our committees or as a chapter officer.
- Participate in philanthropic efforts like CPA Day of Service.
- Assist during a CPE course or peer review.
- Work with students in your local community and through the FICPA Scholarship Foundation.
Knowledge Resource Groups: Volunteer your expertise on a resource group of peers. Engagement and time commitments vary.
Committee Service: For more information on our committees, please visit our Committees webpage.
Standing Committees: Standing Committees are by appointment from the Nominations Committee operating in alignment with a core set of defined values. A "Call for Nominations" is opened in June of each year to all CPA Members in good standing.
Young Professionals
If you're a CPA 35 years old or younger, join the Young Professionals and make connections at local networking events, participate in professional development programs and sharpen your leadership skills.
Click here for more information.
Women’s Leadership
The Women's Leadership Committee promotes the growth, advancement and recognition of women in the accounting and finance profession through professional development, mentoring and recognition through the Women to Watch awards.
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CPA Day of Service
Every year, the FICPA Young CPA Committee spearheads this annual statewide outreach in May for all FICPA members. Across the state, CPAs host service events to give back to their communities, meet other members, and gather together.
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