A Letter from the Chair

As Chair of the FICPA’s University of South FloridaAccounting Conference, I would like to personallyinvite you to join this year’s speakers, panelists andcommittee members for an event filled withinformative and interesting CPE.

Each year, your committee members – active CPAsfrom both public accounting and industry – worktogether to secure top speakers from around thecountry to present on topics that you have requested. From newtrends to longstanding fraud issues and helpful career advice fromsome of Tampa Bay’s leading CPA executives, our goal is to keep youso engaged you’ll be using the free Wi-Fi to view conferencematerials instead of your endless stream of emails!

We look forward to seeing both new and returning faces at TheWestly Center from Oct. 27-28, 2016. And if you need Ethics CPEcredit, we’ll be hosting a four-hour session at The Tampa Law Centerthe day before this conference.

Danielle KuceraChair

Follow the FICPA on Twitter @ficpaand use #ficpaUSFAC to tweetabout this conference.

Conference at-a-glance

Wednesday, Oct. 26

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Ethics: Protecting the Integrity of Florida CPAs — 4980(Optional Attendance: Separate Registration Required)

Thursday, Oct. 27

8 - 9:40 a.m. Annual GAAP Update

9:55 - 10:45 a.m. Top Ten Differences Between Profit and Not For ProfitOrganizations

10:45 - 11:35 a.m. Federal Tax Update

11:35 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. Florida Tax Update

1:25 - 2:15 p.m. Single Audit Update

2:15 - 3:05 p.m. Social Media Marketing for CPA Firms

3:20 - 4:10 p.m. Paying for College Costs

4:10 - 5 p.m. M&A from the Transaction Advisor Perspective

Friday, Oct. 28

8 - 8:50 a.m. 2016 Economic Update

8:50 - 9:40 a.m. The Role of the Forensic Accountant

9:55 - 10:45 a.m. Revenue Recognition: An Update on the Standard andImplementation Issues

10:45 - 11:35 a.m. PCAOB Update

12:35 - 1:25 p.m. Paths to a Successful Career as a CPA

1:25 - 3:05 p.m. Fraud Autopsies: Inside Real-Life Fraud Investigations

This conference qualifies for 10 Accounting & Auditing (AA)and 6 Technical Business (TB) hours of CPE credit and issubject to change. CPE credit is subject to approval by theFlorida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

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Wednesday, Oct. 2612:30 – 4:30 p.m.Ethics: Protecting the Integrity of FloridaCPAs (4 ETH)*Laura Krueger Brock, CPA/CFF, CFEKerkering, Barberio & Company, CPA | SarasotaThis course addresses internal and external issuesthat CPAs face and complies with the ethicsrequirements for Florida CPAs as set forth by theFlorida Board of Accountancy.

*Separate registration is required for this session.

Thursday, Oct. 277 – 7:45 a.m.Registration and Continental Breakfast

7:45 – 8 a.m.Opening Remarks and Introduction

8 – 9:40 a.m.Annual GAAP Update (2 AA)Mary PoncengalShareholder | PDR Certified Public AccountantsClearwaterand Matt O’Donnell Assurance Manager | PDR Certified PublicAccountants | ClearwaterJoin this refresher course and update to financialaccounting and reporting standards. This courseincludes recently effective and recently issuedstandards under Generally Accepted AccountingStandards. This will include an overview of thestandards’ requirements and their potential impacton financial statements.

9:55 – 10:45 a.m.Top Ten Differences Between Profit andNot For Profit Organizations (1 AA)Doug Meny, CPATreasurer | Iwo Jima Association of America,Fifth Marine Division Association & CampTarawa Foundation | Palm HarborThis session explores how the objectives of not-for-profit organizations differ from other businessesand will review the “Top Ten” technical differencesbetween accounting and financial reportingstandards for the not-for-profit sector utilizing casestudies.

10:45 – 11:35 a.m.Federal Tax Update (1 TB)Andres S. PridaPartner/Owner | Prida Guida & Co, PA | TampaandJessica M. Chase, CPATax Consultant | Prida Guida & Co, PA | TampaThis session will review Federal tax issues and theirrelevance to CPAs.

11:35 a.m. – 12:25 p.m.Florida Tax Update (1 TB)James H. Sutton Jr, CPA, Esq., LLM (TAX)Attorney/Shareholder | Moffa, Sutton, &Donnini, PA | TampaandKristen BrandOwner | Brand Tax Group PLLC | TampaandJake Meier, CPACPA | Brand Tax Group PLLC | TampaThis presentation will focus on the latest updatesfor Florida income tax as well as sales and use taxby tax professionals that focus on these areas oflaw.

1:25 – 2:15 p.m.Single Audit Update (1 AA)Brian T. Carter, CPA, ABV, CFFPartner | Mauldin & Jenkins | BradentonThis session will provide an update for auditsperformed under the Uniform Guidance.

2:15 – 3:05 p.m.Social Media Marketing for CPA Firms(1 TB)TBA

3:20 – 4:10 p.m.Paying for College Costs (1 TB)William G. Cummings, CPAPresident/Owner | Cummings FinancialOrganization, Inc. | TampaMost parents want to finance their child's collegeeducation without sacrificing their own retirementsavings. Learn about the college facts, financialaid and how to pay for college.

4:10 – 5 p.m.M&A from the Transaction AdvisorPerspective (1 AA)David T. Enick Managing Director | CBIZ MHM, LLCClearwaterThis session will address A&A topics related totransaction diligence, quality of earnings, workingcapital and post-transaction financial integration.

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Friday, Oct. 287 – 7:45 a.m.Continental Breakfast

7:45 – 8 a.m.Opening Remarks and Introduction

8 – 8:50 a.m.2016 Economic Update (1 TB)Gregory MillerChief Economist & Senior Vice President |SunTrust Bank, Inc. | Atlanta, Ga.The U.S. economy has been expanding for nearlyseven and a half years at a subpar rate. Theeconomy now enters its eight year preparing for apresidential election – adding non-economicuncertainty to the system. This session will identifysectors at risk and the probability of recession overthe intermediate term while suggesting strategiesfor mitigating financial loss.

8:50 – 9:40 a.m.The Role of the Forensic Accountant (1 AA)Anthony S. PhillipsManaging Director | CBIZ MHM, LLCClearwaterandShannon L. Ciesluk, CPA, MBASenior Manager | CBIZ MHM, LLCClearwaterThis session will cover the best practices of forensicaccountants and the various roles the accountantmay experience in litigation engagements. Thissession will address certain processes andprocedures of the forensic accountant, along withtips related to maintaining independence andprofessionalism.

9:55 – 10:45 a.m.Revenue Recognition: An Update on theStandard and Implementation Issues (1 AA)Bradford L. HaleManaging Director, Shareholder | CBIZ MHM,LLC | ClearwaterThe presentation will explore updates to Topic606 and focus on specific implementation issuesthat may present pain points during theimplementation process. Navigate throughexamples to move from theory to practicalapplication.

10:45 – 11:35 a.m.PCAOB Update (1 AA)Philip C. Piser Partner | Cherry Bekaert LLP | TampaJoin us to explore recently issued rules andstandards from the PCAOB, as well as exploringstandards and rules currently in process. Thesession will also consider the results of recentinspections to identify areas of concern forinspectors and those that should be considered byregistrants and their auditors.

12:35 – 1:25 p.m.Paths to a Successful Career as a CPA(1 TB)Michelle S. Clapper, CPAPartner | Ernst & Young LLP | TampaandTracy Veillette, CPAVP, US Controller | Tech Data CorporationClearwaterThis session will be an interactive panel discussionexploring the paths to a successful career withyour CPA designation.

1:25 – 3:05 p.m.Fraud Autopsies: Inside Real-Life FraudInvestigations (2 AA)Danielle PoritzRisk Assurance Director | PriceWaterHouseLutzand Frank A. Suponcic, CPA, CFE, CFFPartner – Business Valuation & LitigationAdvisory Services | Skoda Minotti CPAs,Business & Financial AdvisorsMayfield Village, OhioWhen internal controls fail, financial devastationstrikes! Hear real-life war stories of internal fraudand employee theft victims. It's true – we learnfrom the business mistakes of others.

What's it like to work a forensic investigation fromstart to finish? Step into the shoes of a fraudinvestigator. Learn the embezzler's motivation;company background; theft discovery; internalcontrol failure. Explore the investigation approachand work papers; and ultimately the casedisposition. This session will illustrate the failuresand what companies can do to mitigate fraud risk,including the necessity of a proactive approachwith respect to the control environment.

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Conference InfoConference Site The Westly Event Center6308 Paddock GreenTampa, FL 33634(813) 243-2620

Suggested AccommodationsHyatt Place Tampa Airport/Westshore4811 West Main StreetTampa, FL 33607(813) 282-1037

Please note, the FICPA does not have acontracted room rate.

CPE Policies You May Need to KnowCPE policies may be found on our website atwww.ficpa.org/policies or on the confirmationsent upon completion of registration.

Bring Your Team and SaveRegister five or more people from the sameorganization and receive special group discounts!Restrictions may apply. For more information, visitwww.ficpa.org/policies.

Did you know?You can apply your nonmember fee from this eventtowards an FICPA membership. Visitwww.ficpa.org/policies for more details and anapplication.

2015-2016 University of South FloridaAccounting Conference Committee

Danielle Kucera, Chair

**USF Accounting Circle Members – Save an additional $10 on your registration! Call Member Services at (800) 342-3197 to take advantage of this discount.

EZMaterials will be available fordownload seven days before theconference. Please be sure todownload your EZMaterials prior toarriving at the event.

You can now verify your CPE online.The link to your EZ Verification will beemailed to you on the last day of thisevent and will be available for sevendays. Please allow two weeks afterthe event for the credits to appear inyour CPE Tracker.

As a member, the FICPA’s CPETracker automatically records thecredit hours you earn from ourcourses. You can also add creditsfrom other courses you’ve taken, andit’s 100% free for you.

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Gary LaursenManuel LemusDouglas MenySteven OsiasonAmanda PorupskiDavid RealiJames SuttonCynthia Zygadlo

University of South FloridaScholarship DonationsRegistrants for the conference have a uniqueopportunity to make a donation toward ascholarship for an accounting student at theUniversity of South Florida!

The Trustees of the FICPA Educational Foundationwill select scholarship recipients. Because thefoundation is a charitable entity, all donations areconsidered tax deductible to the full extentallowed by law. Please use the conferenceregistration form to indicate your donation.

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION (#CH2614)AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINEDFROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BYCALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE.REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT,APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

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To pay with a credit card, please go online at www.ficpa.org/Content/CPE/Events/Conferences.aspxand click Florida Gulf Coast University Accounting and Tax Conference, then click the “Register” button orcall the FICPA Member Services Center at (800) 342-3197 or (850) 224-2727.

The FICPA is not responsible for checks or registrations delayed or lost in the mail.*Save Money! Take advantage of the Early Bird Price by registering more than 30 days beforethe course date and receive $55 off the Regular Price

University of South Florida Accounting Conference Member Price Nonmember Price**Early Bird Price* $440 $690

Regular Price (as of Sept. 27, 2016) $495 $745

Internet registration can be placed atwww.ficpa.org/cpe.

Call the FICPA Member Service Center at (800)342-3197, or (850) 224-2727 to place a creditcard order.

Fax a completed registration form to the FICPA at(850) 681-2433.

Mail a completed registration form to: FICPA,Continuing Professional Education, P.O. Box 5437,Tallahassee, FL 32314-5437.

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