Less is More at FSU Spring

Accounting Conference!The Florida State University Spring Accounting Conferenceoffers Panhandle CPAs more convenience and opportunity forless cost and hassle.

Take a look at the top three reasons to attend FSU Spring:1. Enjoy informative presentations from leading

innovators in accountancy2. Earn 17 hours of high-quality CPE at the

prestigious and convenient University Center Club3. Meet with local professionals and build your

network

Take advantage of a convenient and high quality CPEconference that is close to home and formatted especiallywith our Panhandle CPAs’ needs in mind.

Don’t miss one of THE best conferences in North Florida!

CPE CreditThis conference qualifies for 11 Accounting & Auditing (AA) and 6 Technical Business (TB) and issubject to change. CPE credit is subject to approval by the Florida Department of Business andProfessional Regulation. Type of credit is dependent upon breakout selection.

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Conference at-a-glanceThursday May 157:30-8:15 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:15-8:30 a.m. Introduction and Opening Remarks

8:30-9:20 a.m. Florida Economic Update

9:20-10:10 a.m. Private Company Council Update

10:25 a.m.-12:05 p.m. FWC Fraud Case Study

12:05-1:25 p.m. Lunch and Presentation: The Future of the University

1:25-2:15 p.m. Florida Sales & Use Tax – Current Topics

2:15-3:05 p.m. An Update on the Uniform CPA Examination

3:15-4:05 p.m. Federal Tax Update

4:05-4:55 p.m. Accounting Apps for Your Smartphone

Friday May 167:30-8:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast

8:15-9:55 a.m. A&A Update

10:10-11 a.m. Internal Auditing Standards – Adding Value toOrganizations Operations

11-11:50 a.m. What’s So Special About Special Needs Trusts?

11:50 a.m.-1:10 p.m. Lunch and Presentation: Legislative Update & How a Bill Becomes Law

1:10-2 p.m. Understanding Identity Theft & How the FederalPrivacy Laws Affect CPAs

2-3:40 p.m. GASB Update

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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.Florida Economic Update (1 TB)Amy BakerCoordinator | Office of Economic andDemographic Research | TallahasseeThis session will provide an overview of the currenteconomic climate in Florida and the impact it hason funding Florida government – from majoreconomic indicators and how they relate to theeconomy to state trends in current and long-termemployment. Emerging issues and predicted majorrisks will be identified and discussed. We willexplore the near-term general revenue outlook andthe fiscal picture for the upcoming legislativesession.

9:20-10:10 a.m.Private Company Council Update (1 AA)Jeffrey C. Bryan, CPAPartner, Professional Standards Group | DixonHughes Goodman LLP | High Point, N.C.This session will provide a background on theformation of the Private Company Council and itsplace in the standards setting process. We willlook at how the PCC functions in its advisory roleto the FASB pertaining to existing GAAP, as well asnew guidance as it is being adopted. We also willexplore Accounting Standards Updates issued todate and possible future PCC initiatives.

10:25 a.m.-12:05 p.m.FWC Fraud Case Study (2 AA)Magen NaretDirector of Auditing | Florida Fish and WildlifeConservation Commission | St. PetersburgandJames T. Knight, IIIFormer Inspector General | Florida Fish andWildlife Conservation CommissionExamine a four-year investigation involving twoformer Florida Fish and Wildlife ConservationCommission facilities management employees whoconcocted an elaborate scheme involving phonypurchases and doctored receipts. All aspects ofthe crime will be explored and attendees will learnhow to identify suspicious documentation.

12:05-1:25 p.m.Lunch and Presentation: The Future ofthe University (1 TB)Kyle ClarkVice President, Finance & Administration Florida State University | Tallahassee

1:25-2:15 p.m.Florida Sales & Use Tax: Current Topics(1 TB)James H. Sutton Jr, CPA, Esq., LLM (TAXShareholder | Moffa, Gainor, & Sutton, PATampaTake an indepth look at Florida sales and use taxmatters that affect CPAs and their clients. Audits,protests and criminal matters will be discussed.

2:15-3:05 p.m.An Update on the Uniform CPAExamination (1 AA)Michael A. DeckerDirector of Examinations | AICPA | Ewing, NJThe AICPA Examinations Team is conducting aPractice Analysis in order to update the UniformCPA Examination to ensure that it remains current,relevant and legally defensible. This presentationprovides an update on the current and futureexam.

3:15-4:05 p.m.Federal Tax Update (1 TB)Manuel E. Pravia, CPA, MSTPrincipal | Morrison Brown Argiz & Farra, LLCMiamiDiscussion includes an overview of recentlegislative, regulatory, and administrative changesthat are most relevant for CPAs in public andprivate practice.

4:05-4:55 p.m.Accounting Apps for Your Smartphone(1 AA)Mark W. Ryburn, CPA, CITP, CDIA+Product Line Manager – tax software | CCH, aWolt Kluwer Business | PensacolaOpen up to a whole new world of available toolsfor smartphones and tablets. Experience a fast-paced tour of the accounting tax apps for CPAs,business apps and consumer apps that will helpyou and your clients take advantage of the mobileworld.

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7:30-8:15 a.m.Continental Breakfast

8:15-9:55 a.m.A&A Update (2 AA)J. E. Grossman, CPA, CMA, CFE, CGMAJ. Edward Grossman, CPA | LakelandAccounting standards continue to rapidly evolve astrend setters grapple with international convergencewhile also addressing private company concerns.Discussion includes recent and anticipated projectactivities that will impact the future of financialreporting.

10:10-11 a.m.Internal Auditing Standards — AddingValue to Organization Operations (1 AA)Sam M. McCall, CIA, CPA, Ph.DChief Audit Officer, Office of Chief InspectorGeneral Services | Florida State UniversityTallahasseeJoin Sam McCall as he describes The Institute ofInternal Auditors International Professional PracticesFramework which includes the definition of internalauditing as well as mandatory and recommendedguidance. Within this framework, internal auditorsadd value to the organization by working withmanagement and the board to improve internalcontrols and operations.

11-11:50 a.m.What's So Special About Special NeedsTrusts? (1 AA)F. Gordon Spoor, CGMA, CPA, PFSShareholder | Spoor & Associates, PA St. PetersburgExplore the various types of special needs trust andhow they can be used effectively in planning withyour clients.

11:50 a.m.-1:10 p.m.Lunch and Presentation: LegislativeUpdate & How a Bill Become Law (1 TB)Rivers H. Buford, IIIDirector of Governmental AffairsFlorida Institute of CPAs | Tallahassee

1:10-2 p.m.Understanding Identity Theft & How theFederal Privacy Laws Affect CPAs (1 TB)Mark G. Brown, Sr.CEO | Identity Theft Business Solutions, Inc. West Palm BeachLearn what identity theft is and how to bettermanage risks associated with the crime; develop anunderstanding of the seven most common types ofidentity theft; discuss the importance of protectingsensitive and non-public information; discuss theFederal Privacy Laws and the requirements for CPAprofessionals; promote “best business practices” forsafeguarding information in an effort to mitigate thecrime of identity theft; and educate professionals onethical obligations with respect to protectingcustomer records.

2-3:40 p.m.GASB Update (2 AA)David VaudtChairman | Governmental Accounting StandardsBoard | Norwalk, CTIn this session, GASB Chairman David A. Vaudtpresents his views on the GASB's current and futureactivities designed to improve accounting andfinancial reporting for U.S. state and localgovernments and discuss their impact on certifiedpublic accountants. His remarks will addressprojects on the GASB's current technical agenda;the Board's pre-agenda research activities; recentstatements and proposals issued by the GASB,including the pension standards issued in 2012 andrelated implementation issues. Activities currentlyunderway with respect to other post-employmentbenefits (OPEB) also will be addressed.

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Conference infoConference SiteThe University Center Club Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL 32306-2568(850) 644-8528

AccommodationsSpringHill Suites by Marriott1300 Executive Center DriveTallahassee, FL 32301(850) 325-1103

FICPA Room Rate: $99 Single/Double plus applicable taxesHotel Cutoff Deadline: Thursday, May 1,2014Reservations made after the cutoff date will besubject to availability and current room rate.Please call the hotel directly at (850) 325-1103 toreserve your room. Be sure to mention the FICPA2014 FSU Spring Accounting Conference toreceive the special group rate.

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Scholarships Registrants for the conference have a uniqueopportunity to make a donation toward ascholarship for an accounting student at FloridaState University. The Trustees of the FICPAEducational Foundation will select scholarshiprecipients. Because the foundation is a charitableentity, all donations are considered tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.Please use the conference registration form toindicate your donation.

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2013-2014 Florida StateUniversity SpringAccounting ConferenceCommitteeJeanne Allen, Committee ChairKimberley BentonJoseph CoteAbigail DupreeRobert FahnestockDelia FernandezRhoda IcermanKeith JonesDavid KraynickComan LeonardDavid MojaAnnelise TrianaBarbara Withers

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