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50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Accounting Excellence in Florida
Founded in 1905, we are Florida's premier professional organization representing CPAs and accounting professionals. With over 18,500 members, we enhance professional competency through education, advocate for the accounting profession, and support industry standards. Our members work in public accounting, corporate finance, government, and education sectors across Florida. We provide continuing professional education (CPE) programs, legislative advocacy, and networking opportunities through 22 local chapters. Our team maintains a strong presence in Tallahassee to influence policy affecting the profession. We offer specialized resources for students, newly certified CPAs, and experienced professionals.Our leadership academy develops future accounting leaders while our scholarship foundation awarded over $201,500 in 2025. We maintain strategic partnerships with educational institutions and accounting firms to strengthen Florida's talent pipeline. Our governance structure includes a 10-member board of directors and 23 chapter leaders. We operate from our Orlando headquarters with a satellite office near the state capitol. Our financial transparency is demonstrated through publicly available audit reports dating back to 2016.
Services
Continuing Education
Legislative Advocacy
Professional Networking
Scholarship Programs
Career Development
CPA Exam Prep
Talent Pipeline Initiatives
Leadership Training
Member Benefits
Industry Resources
Details
- Year established: 1905
Highlights and features
- We have over a century of experience supporting Florida's accounting professionals
- Our Tallahassee office provides direct access to legislative decision-makers
- We awarded $201,500 in scholarships to accounting students in 2025
- Our leadership academy develops future accounting industry leaders
- We maintain strategic partnerships with 20+ Florida educational institutions
Services
Continuing Education
We provide comprehensive continuing professional education (CPE) programs including conferences, webinars, and on-demand courses. Our offerings meet Florida-specific requirements and cover emerging topics in accounting and finance. Our CPEFlex and CPEFlex Plus packages deliver cost-effective learning solutions for busy professionals.
Legislative Advocacy
Our dedicated governmental affairs team advocates for accounting professionals at the state capitol. We monitor legislative developments, influence tax policy, and protect CPA licensing standards. We represent members' interests through direct lobbying and partnerships with regulatory bodies like the Florida Board of Accountancy.
Scholarship Programs
The FICPA Scholarship Foundation provides financial assistance to accounting students across Florida. In 2025, we awarded over $201,500 to 67 students at 20 institutions. Our programs support fourth-year, fifth-year, and graduate-level students, with special emphasis on first-generation college students and graduate-level candidates.
Leadership Development
Our Leadership Academy cultivates future accounting leaders through specialized training programs. We offer mentorship opportunities, skill development workshops, and networking events for CPAs under 35. Our Talent Accelerator program partners with industry experts to enhance leadership capabilities across all career stages.
Career Services
We facilitate connections between accounting professionals and employers through networking events, job boards, and recruitment programs. Our Student Field Day and Topgolf networking events create opportunities for firms to meet prospective candidates while helping students explore career paths in accounting.
People
Shelly Weir
President & CEO
Shelly Weir leads Florida's premier CPA organization with over 25 years of experience in accounting association management. She oversees strategic operations and represents the profession before state policymakers.
Karen Lake
Chair
Karen Lake serves as 2025-26 Chair of the FICPA Board of Directors. As a partner at Berkowitz Pollack Brant, she brings extensive public accounting experience to guide the organization's strategic direction.
Kristin High
Chief Financial Officer
Kristin High manages financial operations for Florida's largest CPA organization. With over 15 years in accounting association finance, she ensures fiscal responsibility and transparency in all organizational activities.
Jason Harrell
Chief External Affairs Officer
Jason Harrell directs legislative advocacy efforts from our Tallahassee office. He has over 20 years of policy experience protecting CPA licensing standards and influencing tax legislation affecting Florida's accounting profession.
Jennifer Allen
Director, Scholarship Foundation
Jennifer Allen leads our efforts to develop Florida's accounting talent pipeline. She manages scholarship programs that awarded over $201,500 in 2025 while directing career development initiatives for emerging professionals.
Questions
What membership benefits does FICPA offer?
Members receive exclusive CPE discounts, legislative advocacy, networking opportunities, career development resources, and access to specialized industry content.
How do I renew my FICPA membership?
Log in to your account on ficpa.org to renew membership and maintain access to professional resources and CPE tracking tools.
What CPE options are available?
We offer conferences, webinars, on-demand courses, and CPEFlex packages that meet Florida's specific licensing requirements for CPAs.
How does FICPA support accounting students?
We provide scholarships, exam prep resources, networking events, and career guidance through our Scholarship Foundation and talent pipeline initiatives.
Where are FICPA's offices located?
Our headquarters are in Orlando at 250 South Orange Avenue, with a governmental affairs office in Tallahassee near the state capitol.
How can I get involved with FICPA chapters?
Contact your regional director or visit local chapter pages to participate in networking events, volunteer opportunities, and leadership roles.
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