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Hone YourCPA Superpowers

CPE CreditThis conference qualifies for 7 Accounting & Auditing (AA) and 10 Technical Business (TB) hours of CPE credit and is subject to change. CPE credit is subject to approval by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Type of credit is dependent upon the breakout sessions selected. Bonus CPE - .5 TB will be awarded for the Luncheon presentation.

This conference sponsored by:

You can now verify your CPE online. The link to your EZ Verification will be emailed to you on the last day of this event and will be available for seven days. Please allow two weeks after the event for the credits to appear in your CPE Tracker.

As a member, the FICPA’s CPE Tracker automatically records the credit hours you earn from our courses. You can also add credits from other courses you’ve taken, and it’s 100% free for you.

“Love the CPAs in Industry Conference! I have been attending since the 1990s. Always learn something of value. Wonderful speakers.” – David Aldrich, CPA | Spring Hill

“I think this conference is unique because it

includes input from both CPAs in public accounting

and CPAs in industry. I think the exchange between

these two groups is useful to both.”

– Donald J. Williams, CPA | Tampa

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Conference at-a-glancein Tampa

Thursday March 247:15 - 8 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast

8 - 8:10 a.m. Introduction and Opening Remarks

8:10 - 9 a.m. A&A Issues for Industry

9 - 9:50 a.m. How is the New COSO Internal Control Integrated Framework Working for You?

10:05 - 10:55 a.m. Four Ways to Get Your Future Finance Talent Ready

10:55 - 11:45 a.m. Internal Controls and a Quick Close – Best Practices

12:10 - 12:40 p.m. Lunch Address: Key Developments for Industry and CGMA Update

12:40 - 1:30 p.m. Fair Labor Standards Act – The Times They Are A-Changin’

1:30 - 2:20 p.m. Latest Developments in U.S. International Tax – CFCs, Sub Part F and Other Matters

2:35 - 3:25 p.m. Breakout 1: Social Security Strategies

2:35 - 3:25 p.m. Breakout 2: IFRS versus U.S. GAAP: Principles versus Rules. Can the Profession Survive?

3:25 - 4:15 p.m. Breakout 3: Florida Sales & Use Tax: The Latest Cases, Laws, and How to Stay Out of Trouble

3:25 - 4:15 p.m. Breakout 4: EVMS and Contract Cost Accounting: Measuring Performance

4:15 - 5:05 p.m. Federal Taxation Update

Friday March 257:30 - 8:10 a.m. Continental Breakfast

8:10 - 9 a.m. FASB Current Projects and Updates

9 - 9:50 a.m. Enterprise Systems: Assessing the Strategy

10:05 - 10:55 a.m. Enterprise Systems: Implementing the Solution

10:55 - 11:45 a.m. Successful Dashboard Development and Deployment

12:40 - 1:30 p.m. Forensic Accounting Update

1:30 - 2:20 p.m. The Essentials for ACA Compliance for CPAs in Industry

2:35 - 3:25 p.m. Things to Consider When Selling Your Business

3:25 - 4:15 p.m. Alternatives to Bank Financing: Analyzing the Options

Wednesday March 238:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Ethics: Protecting the Integrity of Florida CPAs in Industry (Optional Attendance. Separate Registration Required)

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Thursday March 247:15 - 8 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast

8 - 8:10 a.m. Introduction and Opening Remarks

8:10 - 9 a.m. FASB Current Projects and Updates

9 - 9:50 a.m. Enterprise Systems: Assessing the Strategy

10:05 - 10:55 a.m. Enterprise Systems: Implementing the Solution

10:55 - 11:45 a.m. Successful Dashboard Development and Deployment

12:40 - 1:30 p.m. Forensic Accounting Update

1:30 - 2:20 p.m. The Essentials for ACA Compliance for CPAs in Industry

2:35 - 3:25 p.m. Things to Consider When Selling Your Business

3:25 - 4:15 p.m. Alternatives to Bank Financing: Analyzing the Options

4:15 - 5:05 p.m. Federal Taxation Update

Friday March 257:30 - 8:10 a.m. Continental Breakfast

8:10 - 9 a.m. A&A Issues for Industry

9 - 9:50 a.m. How is the New COSO Internal Control Integrated Framework Working for You?

10:05 - 10:55 a.m. Four Ways to Get Your Future Finance Talent Ready

10:55 - 11:45 a.m. Internal Controls and a Quick Close – Best Practices

12:10 - 12:40 p.m. Lunch Address: Key Developments for Industry and CGMA Update

12:40 - 1:30 p.m. Fair Labor Standards Act – The Times They Are A-Changin’

1:30 - 2:20 p.m. Latest Developments in U.S. International Tax – CFCs, Sub Part F and Other Matters

2:35 - 3:25 p.m. Breakout 1: Social Security Strategies

2:35 - 3:25 p.m. Breakout 2: IFRS versus U.S. GAAP: Principles versus Rules. Can the Profession Survive?

3:25 - 4:15 p.m. Breakout 3: Florida Sales and Use Tax: The Latest Cases, Laws, and How to Stay Out of Trouble

3:25 - 4:15 p.m. Breakout 4: EVMS and Contract Cost Accounting: Measuring Performance

in Ft. LauderdaleWednesday March 238:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Ethics: Protecting the Integrity of Florida CPAs in Industry (Optional Attendance. Separate Registration Required)

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Conference scheduleWednesday, March 23

8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Ethics: Protecting the Integrity of Florida CPAs in Industry (4 ETH) (Optional Attendance. Separate Registration Required)

J.E. Grossman, CPA, CFE, CMA, CGMACliftonLarsonAllen | Lakeland, FLThis new ethics seminar is designed for CPAs practicing in business and industry. Join us to address ethical practices in business, including fraud, corporate accounting, the ethical climate in today’s workplace and the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct for Members in Business. We’ll also review Florida Statutes 473 and 455 and Administrative Code 61H1 with a focus on new laws and rules that impact you. This course fulfills the biennial ethics requirement established by the Florida Board of Accountancy.

Thursday, March 247:15 - 8 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast

8 - 8:10 a.m. Introduction and Opening Remarks

8:10 - 9 a.m. A&A Issues for Industry (1 AA)Bruce A. Nunnally, CPA, CGMAPartner | Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC | Miramar BeachBig changes are coming soon from the various standard-setting bodies. This session offers industry professionals timely information to prepare for the challenges ahead.

9 - 9:50 a.m. How is the New COSO Internal Control Integrated Framework Working for You? (1 AA)

J. Stephen Nouss, CGMA,CPAChief Consulting Officer | Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors and Accountants, LLP | Ft. LauderdaleConsistent with your company’s “risk profile,” all companies should incorporate a “solid internal control structure.” Today, best practices recognizes that COSO (Committee of Sponsoring Organizations) of the Treadway Commission Integrated Framework, and implementing your internal controls around the 17 principles they define, will help ensure a good governance structure.

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in Tampa10:05 - 10:55 a.m. Four Ways to Get Your Future Finance Talent Ready (1 TB)

Barry PayneDirector, Business Development, Management Accounting | AICPA | Durham, NCEmployers now expect business acumen, people skills, and leadership skills to be developed in the finance function, all underpinned by ethics, integrity, and professionalism. We’ll cover key skills and competencies in demand, simple ways to manage a conversation on staff development, and resources to implement that will save time, money and retain talent.

10:55 - 11:45 a.m. Internal Controls and a Quick Close – Best Practices (1 AA)

Robert P. Bedwell, CPADirector | EisnerAmper, LLP | Ft. LauderdaleExplore best practices in internal controls and financial closing processes for controllers and finance managers. Learn how to leverage enhanced finance controls and automation (EFCA) software to improve financial closing procedures.

12:10 - 12:40 p.m. Lunch Address: Key Developments for Industry and a CGMA Update (.5 TB)

Barry PayneDirector, Business Development, Management Accounting | AICPA | Durham, NCLearn more about important issues facing CPAs in the world of business, and hear more about the CGMA designation.

12:40 - 1:30 p.m. Fair Labor Standards Act – The Times They Are A-Changin’ (1 TB)

Joyce ChastainConsultant | The Krizner Group | TallahasseeThis session provides comprehensive insight into the much anticipated revised overtime regulations. Attendees will learn how to prepare now to remain compliant under these new compensation requirements, including current FLSA, what exactly will change and when, steps to implement now to determine cost of these changes to your organization, and options for exempt to non-exempt conversion of employees.

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1:30 - 2:20 p.m. Latest Developments in US International Tax-CFCs, Sub Part F and Other Matters (1 TB)

James W. Spencer, CPABerkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors and Accountants, LLP | MiamiandVirginia J. Veit, CPACAE USA, Inc. | TampaExplore the latest developments in relation to foreign partnerships, foreign personal holding company income, “F” reorganizations, sales of foreign goodwill, innovation boxes, transfers of intellectual property, transfer pricing, foreign tax credits, IC discs and Puerto Rican tax incentives.

2:35 - 3:25 p.m. Breakout 1: Social Security Strategies (1 TB)James P. Clemensen, CFP Wealth Advisor | CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC | OrlandoGain a better understanding of the Social Security system, such as identifying key terminology and exploring how benefits are calculated. In this session, you’ll also receive insight into making informed decisions about when to take Social Security benefits.

2:35 - 3:25 p.m. Breakout 2: IFRS versus U.S. GAAP: Principles vs Rules. Can the Profession Survive? (1AA)

Mark E. Brechbill, CPAManaging Director | Mark Brechbill, PLLC | StuartAlthough the goal is the same, IFRS and U.S. GAAP are not, and in some cases by a wide margin. Founded on a principles-based approach to accounting, rather than the rules-based standards U.S. GAAP has become, international standards may now be even less comparable to U.S. GAAP than when convergence began. This session will explore what principles-based accounting really means, and the problems that it is causing for U.S. companies with foreign subsidiaries, or foreign companies with U.S. GAAP-based subsidiaries.

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in Tampa3:25 - 4:15 p.m. Breakout 3: Florida Sales and Use Tax: The Latest Cases, Laws, and How to Stay Out of Trouble (1 TB)

James H. Sutton Jr., CPA, Esq., LLM (TAX)Shareholder | Moffa, Gainor, & Sutton, PA | TampaandKaren Lake, CPASenior Manager | Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors & Accountants, LLP | MiamiReceive the latest information on changes to Florida sales and use tax law, including statutes and rules, as well as discussion of the current settled and pending cases. Explore issues currently under consideration by the Department of Revenue, and the most common things people learn only during a sales tax audit. If you want to learn from other companies’ Florida sales tax mistakes, this is the presentation for you.

3:25 - 4:15 p.m. Breakout 4: EVMS and Contract Cost Accounting: Measuring Performance (1 AA)

Anne Marie Hicks, CGMA, CPAController | CAE USA, Inc. | TampaExplore the concepts and practical use of cost accounting and ANSI/EIA 748 Standards Earned Value Measurement to account for and measure contract performance. Learn about matching execution with cost collection, estimating and work breakdown structures; measuring performance; and interpreting measures to enable timely response.

4:15 - 5:05 p.m. Federal Taxation Update (1 TB)Andrew LeonardTax Senior Manager | Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors and Accountants, LLP | Ft. LauderdaleThis session highlights the most recent federal tax developments including regulations, legislation, rulings and other administrative pronouncements.

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Friday, March 257:30 - 8:10 a.m. Continental Breakfast

8:10 - 9 a.m. FASB Current Projects and Update (1 AA)Michael Cheng, CPAPrivate Company Council Coordinator | Financial Accounting Standards Board | Norwalk, CTIn this session, Michael will provide an update on the key ongoing projects of the FASB. The update will also focus on private company standards setting and recent activities of the Private Company Council. See what is in store for 2016!

9 - 9:50 a.m. Enterprise Systems: Assessing the Strategy (1 TB)

Chad JohnsonOracle Applications DBA | Polk County Board of County Commissioners | BartowMany organizations are implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Business Intelligence (BI), and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems. The process of evaluating, selecting, and deploying these systems require a great deal of time and effort. This session will define the types of enterprise-wide systems available; explore the benefits each of these tools can provide; identify similarities and differences of the systems; and discuss the process of evaluating the offerings.

10:05 - 10:55 a.m. Enterprise Systems: Implementing the Solution (1 TB)

Chad JohnsonOracle Applications DBA | Polk County Board of County Commissioners | BartowIn this session, you’ll learn the relative merits of on-premise and cloud-based implementations; discuss the trade-offs inherent in using existing staff or consulting services to deploy the system; consider the maintenance and upgrade needs moving forward; and identify key requirements for a successful implementation.

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in Tampa10:55 - 11:45 a.m. Successful Dashboard Development and Deployment (1 TB)

Sean E. Dannelly, CPAFounding Partner | Dannelly, Monteleone & Associates LLC | Ft. LauderdaleThis session will provide instruction on how to successfully create and deploy quality dashboards to the appropriate end user.

12:40 - 1:30 p.m. Forensic Accounting Update (1 AA)Laura Krueger Brock, CPA/CFF, CFE Kerkering Barberio & Company, CPA | SarasotaIn this session, you’ll receive an update on fraud and forensic accounting including fraud awareness, detection, tips and techniques. We’ll also discuss examples of fraud cases.

1:30 - 2:20 p.m. The Essentials for ACA Compliance for CPAs in Industry (1 TB)

Kathleen F. Grangard, CPA, CGMA CFO/COO | Gehring Group | Palm Beach GardensandBenjamin J. Conley, Esq.Associate | Seyfarth Shaw, LLP | Chicago, ILThe Affordable Care Act (ACA) has brought tremendous changes to the health insurance industry and spurned extensive compliance measures. Learn current and upcoming tax reporting mandates including the Cadillac Tax calculation and tax return reporting, and review the risk bearing requirements with which employers must comply.

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in Tampa2:35 - 3:25 p.m. Things to Consider When Selling Your Business (1 TB)

C. Brett Cooper, CPA, ABV, ASA, BVAL, Cr.FADirector, Valuations | Valuation & Litigation Solutions | TampaExplore issues a seller should consider when determining the amount the business should be listed for sale. What risk is present in the business that affects value; what buyers look for in the seller’s business that affects the value; the Due Diligence process; reasonable price expectations; receiving value for synergies that may exist; and how much important information you don’t know can cost you.

3:25 - 4:15 p.m. Alternatives to Bank Financing: Analyzing the Options (1 TB)

Lunelle Siegel, EDFPFunding Manager, Emeritus | Corporate Funding | TampaIn this session, you learn about crowd-funding, venture capital, private equity, off balance sheet funding, hard assist funding and much more.

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Officially, it’s Chartered Global Management Accountant®. Established by AICPA and CIMA, two of the world’s most prestigious accounting

bodies, the CGMA designation represents accomplishedprofessionals who drive and deliver business success, worldwide.

Find out more at cgma.org

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Conference scheduleWednesday, March 23

8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Ethics: Protecting the Integrity of Florida CPAs in Industry (4 ETH) (Optional Attendance. Separate Registration Required)

Michael Kridel, CPA, CFF, CITP, CFCPrincipal/RehmannThis new ethics seminar is designed for CPAs practicing in business and industry. Join us to address ethical practices in business, including fraud, corporate accounting, the ethical climate in today’s workplace and the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct for Members in Business. We’ll also review Florida Statutes 473 and 455 and Administrative Code 61H1 with a focus on new laws and rules that impact you. This course fulfills the biennial ethics requirement established by the Florida Board of Accountancy.

Thursday, March 247:15 - 8 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast

8 - 8:10 a.m. Introduction and Opening Remarks

8:10 - 9 a.m. FASB Current Projects and Update (1 AA)Michael Cheng, CPAPrivate Company Council Coordinator | Financial Accounting Standards Board | Norwalk, CTIn this session, Michael will provide an update on the key ongoing projects of the FASB. The update will also focus on private company standards setting and recent activities of the Private Company Council. See what is in store for 2016!

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in Ft. Lauderdale9 - 9:50 a.m. Enterprise Systems: Assessing the Strategy (1 TB)

Chad JohnsonOracle Applications DBA | Polk County Board of County Commissioners | BartowMany organizations are implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Business Intelligence (BI), and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems. The process of evaluating, selecting, and deploying these systems require a great deal of time and effort. This session will define the types of enterprise-wide systems available; explore the benefits each of these tools can provide; identify similarities and differences of the systems; and discuss the process of evaluating the offerings.

10:05 - 10:55 a.m. Enterprise Systems: Implementing the Solution (1 TB)

Chad JohnsonOracle Applications DBA | Polk County Board of County Commissioners | BartowIn this session, you’ll learn the relative merits of on-premise and cloud-based implementations; discuss the trade-offs inherent in using existing staff or consulting services to deploy the system; consider the maintenance and upgrade needs moving forward; and identify key requirements for a successful implementation.

10:55 - 11:45 a.m. Successful Dashboard Development and Deployment (1 TB)

Sean E. Dannelly, CPAFounding Partner | Dannelly, Monteleone & Associates LLC | Ft. LauderdaleThis session will provide instruction on how to successfully create and deploy quality dashboards to the appropriate end user.

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12:40 - 1:30 p.m. Forensic Accounting Update (1 AA)Laura Krueger Brock, CPA/CFF, CFE Kerkering Barberio & Company, CPA | SarasotaIn this session, you’ll receive an update on fraud and forensic accounting including fraud awareness, detection, tips and techniques. We’ll also discuss examples of fraud cases.

1:30 - 2:20 p.m. The Essentials for ACA Compliance for CPAs in Industry (1 TB)

Kathleen F. Grangard, CPA, CGMA CFO/COO | Gehring Group | Palm Beach GardensandBenjamin J. Conley, Esq.Associate | Seyfarth Shaw, LLP | Chicago, ILThe Affordable Care Act (ACA) has brought tremendous changes to the health insurance industry and spurned extensive compliance measures. Learn current and upcoming tax reporting mandates including the Cadillac Tax calculation and tax return reporting, and review the risk bearing requirements with which employers must comply.

2:35 - 3:25 p.m. Things to Consider When Selling Your Business (1 TB)

C. Brett Cooper, CPA, ABV, ASA, BVAL, Cr.FADirector, Valuations | Valuation & Litigation Solutions | TampaExplore issues a seller should consider when determining the amount the business should be listed for sale. What risk is present in the business that affects value; what buyers look for in the seller’s business that affects the value; the Due Diligence process; reasonable price expectations; receiving value for synergies that may exist; and how much important information you don’t know can cost you.

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in Ft. Lauderdale3:25 - 4:15 p.m. Alternatives to Bank Financing: Analyzing the Options (1 TB)

Lunelle Siegel, EDFP Funding Manager, Emeritus | Corporate Funding | TampaIn this session, you learn about crowd-funding, venture capital, private equity, off balance sheet funding, hard assist funding and much more.

4:15 - 5:05 p.m. Federal Taxation Update (1 TB)Jeffrey M. Mutnik, CPA/PFSBerkowitz Pollack Brant | Ft. LauderdaleThis session will cover recent updates regarding federal income and estate taxes.

Friday, March 257:30 - 8:10 a.m. Continental Breakfast

8:10-9 a.m. A&A Issues for Industry (1 AA)Bruce A. Nunnally, CPA, CGMAPartner | Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC | Miramar BeachBig changes are coming soon from the various standard-setting bodies. This session offers industry professionals timely information to prepare for the challenges ahead.

9 - 9:50 a.m. How is the New COSO Internal Control Integrated Framework Working for You? (1 AA)

J. Stephen Nouss, CGMA,CPAChief Consulting Officer | Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors and Accountants, LLP | Ft. LauderdaleConsistent with your company’s “risk profile,” all companies should incorporate a “solid internal control structure.” Today, best practices recognizes that COSO (Committee of Sponsoring Organizations) of the Treadway Commission Integrated Framework, and implementing your internal controls around the 17 principles they define, will help ensure a good governance structure.

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10:05 - 10:55 a.m. Four Ways to Get Your Future Finance Talent Ready (1 TB)

Barry PayneDirector, Business Development, Management Accounting | AICPA | Durham, NCEmployers now expect business acumen, people skills, and leadership skills to be developed in the finance function, all underpinned by ethics, integrity, and professionalism. We’ll cover key skills and competencies in demand, simple ways to manage a conversation on staff development, and resources to implement that will save time, money and retain talent.

10:55 - 11:45 a.m. Internal Controls and a Quick Close – Best Practices (1 AA)

Robert P. Bedwell, CPADirector | EisnerAmper, LLP | Ft. LauderdaleExplore best practices in internal controls and financial closing processes for controllers and finance managers. Learn how to leverage enhanced finance controls and automation (EFCA) software to improve financial closing procedures.

12:10 - 12:40 p.m. Lunch Address: Key Developments for Industry and a CGMA Update (.5 TB)

Barry PayneDirector, Business Development, Management Accounting | AICPA | Durham, NCLearn more about important issues facing accountants in the world of business, and hear more about the CGMA designation.

12:40 - 1:30 p.m. Fair Labor Standards Act – The Times They Are A-Changin’ (1 TB)

Joyce ChastainConsultant | The Krizner Group | TallahasseeThis session provides comprehensive insight into the much anticipated revised overtime regulations. Attendees will learn how to prepare now to remain compliant under these new compensation requirements, including current FLSA, what exactly will change and when, steps to implement now to determine cost of these changes to your organization, and options for exempt to non-exempt conversion of employees.

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in Ft. Lauderdale1:30 - 2:20 p.m. Latest Developments in US International Tax-CFCs, Sub Part F and Other Matters (1 TB)

James W. Spencer, CPABerkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors and Accountants, LLP | MiamiandVirginia J. Veit, CPACAE USA, Inc. | TampaExplore the latest developments in relation to foreign partnerships, foreign personal holding company income, “F” reorganizations, sales of foreign goodwill, innovation boxes, transfers of intellectual property, transfer pricing, foreign tax credits, IC discs and Puerto Rican tax incentives.

2:35 - 3:25 p.m. Breakout 1: Social Security Strategies (1 TB)James P. Clemensen, CFP Wealth Advisor | CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC | OrlandoGain a better understanding of the Social Security system, such as identifying key terminology and exploring how benefits are calculated. In this session, you’ll also receive insight into making informed decisions about when to take Social Security benefits.

2:35 - 3:25 p.m. Breakout 2: IFRS versus U.S. GAAP: Principles vs Rules. Can the Profession Survive? (1AA)

Mark E. Brechbill, CPAManaging Director | Mark Brechbill, PLLC | StuartAlthough the goal is the same, IFRS and U.S. GAAP are not, and in some cases by a wide margin. Founded on a principles-based approach to accounting, rather than the rules-based standards U.S. GAAP has become, international standards may now be even less comparable to U.S. GAAP than when convergence began. This session will explore what principles-based accounting really means, and the problems that it is causing for U.S. companies with foreign subsidiaries, or foreign companies with U.S. GAAP-based subsidiaries.

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in Ft. Lauderdale3:25 - 4:15 p.m. Breakout 3: Florida Sales and Use Tax: The Latest Cases, Laws, and How to Stay Out of Trouble (1 TB)

James H. Sutton Jr., CPA, Esq., LLM (TAX)Shareholder | Moffa, Gainor, & Sutton, PA | TampaandKaren Lake, CPASenior Manager | Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors & Accountants, LLP | MiamiReceive the latest information on changes to Florida sales and use tax law, including statutes and rules, as well as discussion of the current settled and pending cases. Explore issues currently under consideration by the Department of Revenue, and the most common things people learn only during a sales tax audit. If you want to learn from other companies’ Florida sales tax mistakes, this is the presentation for you.

3:25 - 4:15 p.m. Breakout 4: EVMS and Contract Cost Accounting: Measuring Performance (1 AA)

Anne Marie Hicks, CGMA, CPAController | CAE USA, Inc. | TampaExplore the concepts and practical use of cost accounting and ANSI/EIA 748 Standards Earned Value Measurement to account for and measure contract performance. Learn about matching execution with cost collection, estimating and work breakdown structures; measuring performance; and interpreting measures to enable timely response.

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TampaTampa Airport Marriott4200 George J. Bean ParkwayTampa, FL 33607-1474(813) 879-5151

AccommodationsFICPA Room Rate: $149Hotel Cutoff Deadline:Friday, March 6, 2016

Reservations made after the cutoff date will be subject to availability and current room rate.

For reservations, please contact the Tampa Airport Marriott directly at (813) 879-5151 or call the reservations line at (800) 228-9290. Be sure to mention the CPAs in Industry 2016 – Tampa to receive the special group rate.

CPAs in Industry CommitteeKaren A. Lake, Chair

James F. Anderson

Herbert Becker

Lisa A. Conner

C. Brett Cooper

Renea A. Coy Washington

Gerald J. Donnini, II

Kadian C. Douglas

Eduardo Duarte

Mark A. Erickson

Kathleen F. Grangard

William R. Hahl

Anne Marie Hicks

Francina M. Hollaway

J. Stephen Nouss

Vincent S. Palazzolo, II

Jason W. Papy

Indrani S. Parsaud

Gary Peric

Arlene Ravalo-Jao

Beth-Ann Schulman

Joshua J. Shilts

Gina E. Spease

James H. Sutton, Jr.

Adrian J. Torres

Sydney S. Traum

Jason L. Watkins

Accommodations

Ft. LauderdaleSheraton Ft. Lauderdale Airport Hotel1825 Griffin RoadDania, FL 33004-2213(954) 920-3500

AccommodationsFICPA Room Rate: $165Hotel Cutoff Deadline: Friday, February 26, 2016

Reservations made after the cutoff date will be subject to availability and current room rate.

For reservations, please contact the Sheraton Ft. Lauderdale Airport at (888) 627-8256. Be sure to mention the CPAs in Industry 2016 – Ft. Lauderdale to receive the special group rate.

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Can’t Attend in Person?If you can’t make it to the CPAs in Industry Conference, we’ll have select sessions available through live webcast! To register for the webcast and more information, please visit www.ficpa.org/cpe.

Conference infoCPE Policies You May Need to KnowCPE policies may be found on our website at ficpa.org/policies or on the registration confirmation sent upon completion of registration.

Did you know?You can apply your nonmember fee from this event towards an FICPA membership. Visit ficpa.org/policies for more details and an application.

Group Discounts AvailableRegister five or more people from the same organization and receive special group discounts! Restrictions may apply. For more information, visit ficpa.org/policies.

Substitutions, Transfers and CancellationsThe FICPA adheres to established procedures related to substitutions, transfers and cancellations. For complete details go to www.ficpa.org/cpepolicies.

You can now verify your CPE online. The link to your EZ Verification will be emailed to you on the last day of this event and will be available for seven days. Please allow two weeks after the event for the credits to appear in your CPE Tracker.

As a member, the FICPA’s CPE Tracker automatically records the credit hours you earn from our courses. You can also add credits from other courses you’ve taken, and it’s 100% free for you.

4 ways to register for FICPA CPE ProgramsInternet registration can be placed at www.ficpa.org/cpe.

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

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

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

Tallahassee, FL 32314-5437.

EZMaterials will be available for download seven days before the conference. Please be sure to download your EZMaterials prior to arriving at the event.

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Registration

Ethics — Wed. March 23 Member Price Nonmember Price**

Early Bird Price* $99 $164

Regular Price (as of 2/23/2016) $154 $219

CPAs in Industry Conference Member Price Nonmember Price**

Early Bird Price* $445 $695

Regular Price (as of 2/23/2016) $500 $750

Pricing

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The FICPA is not responsible for checks or registrations delayed or lost in the mail.*Early Bird Price if you register more than 30 days in advance.**Nonmembers of the FICPA must add $125 per day of instruction. Apply this fee toward an FICPA membership! Visit www.ficpa.org/cpe for more details.

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