PAID Tallahassee, FL Permit No. 144

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1 P.O. Box 5437 Tallahassee, Florida PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Tallahassee, FL Permit No ABS#ficpaABS

2 The FICPA Accounting & Business Show hits the mark with up to 21 hours of CPE offered through more than 70 breakout sessions and 6 hands-on interactive technology workshops. With topics ranging from international tax and finance to unique needs of CPAs working in industry, as well as other specialized sessions on taxation, financial planning and multiple A&A sessions, you don t want to skip this conference. Register now for the show that s too good to miss. Chair s Message Welcome once again to the FICPA s largest and longest-running conference! For more than 30 years, the Accounting & Business Show has been meeting the needs of CPAs throughout South Florida. It has evolved as the profession has evolved continuing to offer you great speakers exploring cutting-edge topics of importance to you. The Show is endorsed by the Cuban-American CPA Association, and offers a significant number of sessions devoted to international business. We ve introduced a series of handson technology workshops designed to improve your skills through interactive teaching. And, of course, we continue to have the full complement of Accounting & Auditing, Tax and Financial Planning presentations. We ll also have some fun in our exhibit hall where you can visit with vendors, network, and enjoy the welcoming reception. Please take a moment to skim through this brochure. Better yet, go to the FICPA website and view, in depth, the more than 70 sessions waiting for you! Register before August 28 and attend the entire Show for one low price. Thank you for your support. I look forward to seeing you at the Broward County Convention Center on September 27-29! Ed Duarte 2017 Accounting & Business Show Chair Hands-On Technology Workshops Sponsored By #ficpaabs 2

3 Hands-On Technology Workshops The best way to learn is by doing! Enhance your skills through this show s 6 technology workshops. Quickbooks, Social Media and Excel are all skills that you need to master. This is your chance to receive oneon-one instruction from the experts. Space is limited, register early! Breakout 1 Quickbooks Beginner Breakout 29 Quickbooks Advanced Breakout 10 Using Social Media to Grow Your Brand and Your Business Breakout 19 Navigating the Social Security and Medicare.gov Websites Breakout 38 Excel Beginner Breakout 47 Excel Advanced Sponsored By Change the Future The Educational Foundation s mission is providing Florida s exceptional fourth- and fifth-year accounting students with scholarships to help support the next generation of CPAs. Please support the mission at the Accountng & Business Show. Be a Show Change Agent Donate your small change by filling the collection cup at lunch Together we are the change for tomorrow s CPAs. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION (#CH2614) AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE ( ) WITHIN THE STATE OF FLORIDA OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. 3

4 Vendor Showcase Exhibit Hall* Outstanding Vendors Exciting Prize Giveaways Great Networking Opportunities! The Vendor Showcase provides an opportunity for attendees to meet with sponsors and exhibitors to learn about the latest in technology, products and services. Wednesday, Sept. 27, a.m. 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, a.m. 1 p.m. *The Vendor Showcase is open to the public, but those that are not registered for the Accounting & Business Show will be charged a 25 entry fee. Sponsors (as of 7/27/17) For a current list of sponsors and vendors, visit Exhibitors (as of 7/27/17) 117 ACA GPS, LLC 419 Accountants Advisory Group, LLC 219 AccountantsWorld 314 Accounting Practice Sales 307 Accounting Today 103 ADP 218 AICPA Member Insurance Programs 108 American Incorporators, Ltd 308 Aspire Financial Partners 204 Bedford Cost Segregation 104 Canopy 106 Canopy 215 Capstone Associated Services, Ltd. 209 Cetera Financial Specialists For a current list of sponsors and vendors, visit CFS Tax Software 118 CPS Investment Advisors 101 Drake Software 304 Feel Good, Inc. 214 FICPA Insurance Market Place/Member Benefits 309 Fifth Third Bank 315 First Home Bank 502 Florida Board of Accountancy 211 GilsbarPRO 404 Grove Bank & Trust 113 Hill Ward Henderson 115 Hollinden/Marketers & Strategists 319 LTC Global - Affinity Marketing 213 Merchant Advocate 405 OfficelTools 208 Palindrome Consulting 312 PayMaster Payroll Service 105 Payroll Solutions Unlimited Inc. 500 ProDefender 422 ScanWriter 424 ScanWriter 506 Tax Materials, Inc. - Publishers of The Tax Book 205 Thomson Reuters 207 Thomson Reuters 310 Trugman Valuation Associates 107 Wells Fargo Advisors SHOW ENTRANCE FICPA 312 FOOD Priority Booths Endorsed Programs SHOW ENTRANCE

5 Keynote Speakers Kimberly N. Ellison-Taylor, CPA, CGMA 2017 AICPA Chair Mike Hourigan Motivational Speaker CPE Credit This conference qualifies for up to 21 credit hours, subject to approval by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Plan from the palm of your hand See conference details; read speaker bios; view a vendor list and exhibit map; explore with an area map; create your session agenda with notifications; connect with your social media; and post pictures and messages to the app timeline. Apple Devices: Android Devices: Other Devices: Apple Devices Android Devices Other Devices 5

6 We appreciate your support and want your experience with us to be the best it can be. Attend the Show at the Broward County Convention Center and make your hotel reservations at the Renaissance Ft. Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotel. This hotel is just down the street from the Convention Center and the FICPA has negotiated the best rates and accommodations with your comfort and budget in mind. After all, you re our guest! Conference Site Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center 1950 Eisenhower Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, FL (954) Accommodations Renaissance Ft. Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotel 1617 SE 17th Street Ft. Lauderdale, FL (954) FICPA Room Rate: 143 Single/Double Hotel Cutoff Deadline: Friday, Sept. 1, 2017 Reservations made after the cutoff date will be subject to availability and current room rate. Please make your reservation at the Renaissance Ft. Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotel by calling (954) and book under the group name 2017 Florida Institute of CPAs. Note: Reservations made after the cutoff date will be subject to availability and current room rate. Please call the hotel directly to reserve your room. ATTENDEES ENTERING THE CONVENTION CENTER FROM THE 17TH STREET/EISENHOWER ENTRANCE WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO SHOW IDENTIFICATION. Shuttle Bus Shuttle service to/from the official FICPA Accounting & Business Show hotel will provide the quickest way to arrive on time for your sessions, due to separate routing into the Convention Center area of the Port. Pedestrians Those walking to the Convention Center will be met at the pedestrian gate by a security agent who will require you to show identification, unless you are entering from the 17th Street/Eisenhower entrance. Cars Drivers and all passengers will be required to show identification to gain access to the Convention Center part of the Port. This is required EACH time you drive to the Convention Center, unless you are coming in through the 17th Street/Eisenhower entrance. Thank you for your cooperation!

7 We want to thank our Ed Duarte - Chair Blanca E. Aquino Robles Andreea Cioara-Schinas Gary A. Fracassi William R. Hahl Larry J. Herring Denis A. Kleinfeld Accounting & Business Show Committee Adam S. Korenfield Karen A. Lake James M. Luffman Roger L. Michels Mark J. Nichols J Stephen Nouss Cecil Pat Patterson, Jr. Wilbert Santos Richard L. Shapiro Gracelyn V. Stuart Steven A. Wolf Thomas Workman, Jr. Jeffrey L. Young Win BIG at FICPA Educational Foundation s raffle! Support student scholarships and buy your chance to win spectacular raffle items including hotel packages from: Ritz Carlton Sarasota & Ritz Carlton Amelia Island plus Magic Johnson Autographed Basketball Tickets: 20 each or 3 for 50 Stop by the Educational Foundation table to purchase your raffle tickets and to place your bid in the silent auction where you could win a 2-Hour Wine Tasting in Your Home for up to 16 people! A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION (#CH2614) AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE ( ) WITHIN THE STATE OF FLORIDA OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. 7

8 Register Now! Register by Aug. 27, 2017, to save 55 with the Early Bird Price FICPA Members Early Bird Price Nonmembers Early Bird Price * Take advantage of the Early Bird Price Register before August 28 and save Ethics FICPA Members Early Bird Price Ethics Nonmembers Early Bird Price ** NEWABS17 promo code offer valid for firsttime attendees, applies to in-person or simulcast registration and does not apply to non-member fees. Discount cannot be combined with other offers or applied to prior purchases/registrations. or Simulcast FICPA Members Regular Price Day (7 CPE Hours) Day (7 CPE Hours) Day 3 99 (4 ETH Hours) Simulcast Nonmembers Regular Price Day (7 CPE Hours) Day (7 CPE Hours) Day (4 ETH Hours) To Inquire About Discounts/Group Pricing Visit or call *** Nonmembers of the FICPA are required to pay an additional 125 non-member fee for each day of instruction. Join the FICPA today and apply the fee towards your membership dues. Keynote Presentation ONLY Kimberly N. Ellison-Taylor 25 Keynote Presentation ONLY Mike Hourigan 25 Not attending ABS? Keynote sessions will be simulcasted and are available for individual purchase. CACPAA members receive member rate this show only. CPE Policies CPE Policies You May Need to Know CPE policies may be found on our website at or on the confirmation sent upon completion of registration. Bring Your Team and Save Register five or more people from the same organization and receive special group discounts! Restrictions may apply. For more information, visit Did you know? You can apply your nonmember fee from this event towards an FICPA membership. Visit policies for more details and an application. Internet registrations can be placed online by visiting the FICPA website at Call the FICPA Member Service Center at (800) , or (850)