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2 THE most notable conference in North Florida Join us for THE most notable conference in North Florida: the Florida State University Accounting Conference held on May 5-6, 2016 in Tallahassee. You ll have the opportunity to earn 17 CPE credits and hear from a host of dynamic instructors. Build your expertise with informative sessions on a wide range of topics, including Economic Data and Developments; Best Practices for Internal Controls; Social Security Strategies; the Challenges of Investigation Bias; and Social Media Marketing Benefits for CPAs. Experience the comradery of networking with fellow FSU alum and local professionals. CPE Credit This conference qualifies for 9 Accounting & Auditing (AA), 8 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. #ficpafsuac

3 CONFERENCE AT-A-GLANCE Thursday May 5 7:30-8:15 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:15-8:30 a.m. Introduction and Opening Remarks 8:30-9:20 a.m. ACA: Employer Aspect 9:20-10:10 a.m. If You're Not There, You're Not Going to Have a Business: Why Social Media is a MUST for :25-11:15 a.m. Common Audit Deficiencies and SOC 1 Report 11:15 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. Eye on the Economy 12:05-1:25 p.m. Lunch Presentation: FICPA Legislative Update 1:25-2:15 p.m. Internal Controls Best Practices 2:15-3:05 p.m. Federal Tax Update 3:15-4:05 p.m. Emerging Issues and Hot Topics in Government 4:05-4:55 p.m. Where Do We Go Wrong? A Look at Florida Accounting Laws and Rules Friday May 6 7:30-8:10 a.m. Continental Breakfast 8:10-9 a.m. Social Security Strategies What CPAs Need to Know 9-9:50 a.m. Single Audit Update 10:05-10:55 a.m. Single Audit Challenges 10:55-11:45 a.m. Cyber Attacks: Actual Case Studies from the Trenches 11:45 a.m. - 1:10 p.m. Lunch Presentation: Legislator 1:10-2 p.m. Accounting and Auditing Update 2-3:40 p.m. Bias in an Investigation: How an Investigator's Bias Can Over Shadow Ethics, Integrity and Due Professional Care During an Investigation. Can't Attend in Person? If you can't make it to the FICPA Florida State University Spring Accounting Conference, we'll have select sessions available through live webcast! You can register to watch both days. To register for the webcast and learn more, please visit

4 THURSDAY MAY 5 7:30 8:15 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:15 8:30 a.m. Introduction and Opening Remarks 8:30 9:20 a.m. ACA: Employer Aspect (1 TB) Kathleen A. Hargreaves, CPA, CFP, CPC Shareholder Director of Healthcare Consulting Kerkering, Barberio & Company Sarasota As ACA continues to be implemented, new clarifications have been issued and employers have raised new questions. In this presentation, we ll focus on the impact that ACA has had on small and large employer groups and strategies of which CPAs should be aware. 9:20 10:10 a.m. If You're Not There, You're Not Going to Have a Business: Why Social Media is a MUST for 2016 (1 AA) Charlyn Shelton Director of Social Media Strategy Charlyn Shelton Social Media Visionaries St. Petersburg YES, You DO Need Social Media Marketing! Here's why: Companies that understand the importance of social media marketing will find themselves reaping the benefits of this addition to their marketing. So, what benefits can successful social media marketing provide? Better engaged communications Improved customer service Relationship building = Higher ROI 83% of your 'audience' is mobile, without social media marketing, you won't have a business! 10:25 11:15 a.m. Common Audit Deficiencies and SOC 1 Report (1 AA) Erin Melinda Perdue, CPA, CGMA Assurance Partner Davis, Grim and Company, P.A. Orlando In this session, you will learn how to identify common audit deficiencies, discover different ways to correct these deficiencies, review best audit and discuss the auditor s responsibilities when deficiencies are identified. We ll also discuss and gain a better understanding of the SOC 1 Report. 11:15 a.m. 12:05 p.m. Eye on the Economy (1 TB) William A. Christiansen, Ph.D Chair BB&T/Professor of Finances/ MBA Program Director Florida State University College of Business Tallahassee Discover the latest economic data and developments in the U.S. economy. Discussion will also touch on the global economy and governmental policy. 12:05 1:25 p.m. Lunch Presentaion: FICPA Legislative Update (1 TB) Justin A. Thames, DPL Director of Governmental Affairs Florida Institute of CPAs Tallahassee The FICPA Legislative Update will include an overview of legislation monitored or supported during the 2016 Legislative Session by the FICPA and any additional legislation that has a major impact on the State of Florida. 1:25 2:15 p.m. Internal Controls Best Practices (1 TB) Farhan Naviwala, CRMA Senior Manager Sunera LLC Sunrise Discover best practices in regards to internal controls, along with hot topics from the PCAOB and external auditors. Additionally, this session will cover trends in internal control documentation and how to meet current, enhanced requirements. 2:15 3:05 p.m. Federal Tax Update (1 TB) TBD 3:15 4:05 p.m. Emerging Issues and Hot Topics in Government (1 AA) Lynda M. Dennis, Ph.D., CPA, CGFM, CGFO Lecturer, Dixon School of Accounting University of Central Florida Orlando Don t miss this highlight of the challenges CPAs face in implementing various key accounting and auditing standards affecting government entities. In addition, the potential impact of key emerging, reporting, and operational issues will be discussed. 4:05 4:55 p.m. Where do we go Wrong? A look at Florida Accounting Laws & Rules (1 AA) William A. Hillison, Ph.D, CPA, CMA Professor Emeritus Florida State University Tallahassee and M. G. "Bud" Fennema, CMA, CPA, Ph.D Professor Florida State University Tallahassee In this session, you will examine what laws and rules cause Florida CPAs the most compliance problems. Examples of actual cases will be used to depict the scope of penalties for failure to comply. In addition, new laws rules will be discussed. 4 Florida State University Spring Accounting Conference

5 FRIDAY MAY 6 7:30 8:10 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:10 9 a.m. Social Security Strategies What CPAs Need to Know (1 TB) Terry L. Seaton, CPA, PFS, CFP Owner, President Seaton Financial Advisors, LLC St. Augustine Discuss the various Social Security regulations that CPAs need to know in order to advise their clients on how to maximize their social security benefits and avoid costly mistakes. The new rules regarding File and Suspend and Restricted Filings will also be discussed. 9 9:50 a.m. Single Audit Update (1 AA) Amy J. Mierzejewski, CPA, CISA Assurance Services Senior Manager Gregory, Sharer & Stuart, PA St. Petersburg Get the latest update on performing single audits since the Uniform Guidance has become effective. 10:05 10:55 a.m. Single Audit Challenges. (1 AA) Amy J. Mierzejewski, CPA, CISA Assurance Services Senior Manager Gregory, Sharer & Stuart, PA St. Petersburg Discuss the challenges involved in performing single audits under both the new and old guidance. 10:55 11:45 a.m. Cyber Attacks: Actual Case Studies from the Trenches (1 TB) Michael L. Rosciam, CITP, CPA I.T. Audit Senior Manager Thomas Howell Ferguson, PA Tallahassee Examine real world case histories and see how small failures regarding process, people, procedure, software, tools, training and techniques ultimately resulted in massive multi million dollar losses for corporations. More importantly, learn the tactics, skills, and mentality needed to successfully combat information security threats. Don t miss this interesting and entertaining presentation designed to raise CPA's cyber security awareness. 11:45 a.m. 1:10 p.m. Lunch Presentation: Legislator (1 TB) Join our special guest legislator for a first-hand account of the 2016 Legislative session. We ll review laws that passed and their impact on the State as well as recap the controversial issues that lawmakers debated. 1:10 2 p.m. Accounting and Auditing Update (1 AA) Derek Noonan Audit Supervisor Florida Auditor General Florida An update of AG Rules, recent legislation relating to local governments and charter schools, and given time, details of recently issued local Government audits. 2 3:40 p.m. Bias in an Investigation: How an Investigator's Bias Can Over Shadow Ethics, Integrity and Due Professional Care During an Investigation (2 AA) Ransom R. McClung, CPA, CFE, Cr.FA, CFS Accounting Professor Florida State University Tallahassee The ability to make high quality judgments during an investigation is one of many distinguishing characteristics of an exceptional professional. We, as professionals, all believe that we know how and can make quality professional judgments when we serve our clients. But, what about those times when our professional judgment failed us? What happen? There are several basic threats, commonly called biases, to exercising professional judgment Florida State University Accounting Conference Committee Joseph Cote, Chair Jeanne Allen Kimberley Maclain Benton Delia Fernandez Paulette Holder Keith Jones Coman Leonard Helen Miller Michael Present Andrew Schellenberg Susan Shearer Matthew Walker David White

6 CONFERENCE INFO Conference Site FSU Center for Professional Development (Turnbull) 555 West Pensacola Street Room 208 (Auditorium) Tallahassee, FL (850) Accommodations Residence Inn Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol 600 West Gaines Street Tallahassee, FL FICPA Room Rate: $129 per night Hotel Cutoff Deadline: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 Reservations made after the cutoff date will be subject to availability and current room rate. For reservations, please contact the Marriott Reservations Desk at (800) or (850) Be sure to mention the FICPA Florida State University Accounting Conference room-block for the Residence Inn Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol to receive the special group rate. 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. Group Discounts Available 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 for more details and an application. Can t Attend in Person? If you can't make it to the Florida State University Accounting Conference, we'll have select sessions available through live simulcast! To register for the simulcast or gather more information, please visit simulcast. Scholarships Registrants for the conference have a unique opportunity to make a donation toward a scholarship for an accounting student at Florida State University. The Trustees of the FICPA Educational Foundation will select scholarship recipients. Because the foundation is a charitable entity, all donations are considered tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Please use the conference registration form to indicate your donation. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION (#CH2614) AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. EZMaterials will be available for download seven days before the conference. Please be sure to download your EZMaterials prior to arriving at the event. You can now verify your CPE online. The link to your EZ Verification will be ed 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. 6 Florida State University Spring Accounting Conference

7 REGISTRATION Four ways to register for FICPA CPE Programs Internet registration can be placed at Fax a completed registration form with credit card information to the FICPA at (850) Call the FICPA Member Service Center at (800) , or (850) to place a credit card order. Mail a completed registration form to: Continuing Professional Education, FICPA, P.O. Box 5437, Tallahassee, FL *Save Money! Take advantage of the Early Bird Price by registering more than 30 days before the course date and receive $55 off the Regular Price. Contact Information Name FICPA Member No. Firm Address City/State/ZIP Telephone ( ) m Check here if registration reflects an address change. m Check the following box(s) to receive membership information for: m Florida CPA/PAC m FICPA Educational Foundation m In accordance with ADA requirements, if you are disabled and require special services, please check here. Someone from our office will contact you. Pricing Florida State University Spring Member Price Nonmember Price** Early Bird Price* $435 $685 Regular Price (as of April 5, 2016) $490 $740 Member Price Nonmember Price** Regular Price $435 $685 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 before the course date and receive $55 off the Regular Price ** Nonmembers of the FICPA must add an additional $125 per day of instruction to the registration price. Save money and apply this fee to your FICPA membership fees.visit for more details. See page six for scholarship information. Subtotal $ Scholarship Contribution $ Total $ Method of Payment m Check enclosed in the amount of $. m Please charge my company-issued credit card: m Please charge my personal credit card: m VISA m MasterCard m American Express m Discover Cardholder Name Card Validation Code: (3 or 4 digit code located on the credit card) Signature Exp. Date 7

8 P.O. Box 5437 Tallahassee, Florida Florida State University Spring Accounting Conference Tallahassee (Turnbull Center) or Online May 5 6, (800) (850)