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2 Women are emerging as the next generation of business and community leaders. Within organizations everywhere, one can sense their driving force to create a culture of openness and innovation. The Women s Leadership Summit supercharges these strides with leadership training that takes you to the next level. Join us in recognizing the Women to Watch Award winners and grow your network with leading women from all industries. Follow the FICPA and use #ficpawl to tweet about this conference. CPE Credit This conference qualifies for 1 Technical Business (TB) hour and 5 Behavioral (BE) hours of CPE credit and is subject to change. CPE credit is subject to approval by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. 2 Women s Leadership Summit

3 Conference at a Glance 7-8 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 8-8:15 a.m. Mega CPE Conference: Opening Remarks and Women to Watch Awards Presentation 8:15-9:05 a.m. Mega CPE Conference: Keynote Address Future Ready CPAs 9:05-9:25 a.m. Networking Break with Vendors (Change Rooms) 9:25-9:30 a.m. Opening Remarks 9:30-9:45 a.m. Welcome & Speaker Introduction 9:45-10:35 a.m. Taking the Wheel! 10:35-10:50 a.m. Networking Activity 11-11:50 a.m. Taking the Wheel! (Continued) 12:15-1:05 p.m. The Basics of Business Etiquette Lunch Presentation 1:20-2:35 p.m. Is Your Fear of Public Speaking Holding You Back in Your Career? 2:35-2:50 p.m. Networking Activity 3-3:50 p.m. Panel Discussion Thursday, June 9,

4 Conference Schedule 7-8 a.m. Women s Leadership Summit Registration & Continental Breakfast 8-8:15 a.m. Mega CPE Conference: Opening Remarks and Women to Watch Awards Presentation Mia Thomas, CPA, CGMA Chair Florida Institute of CPAs Orlando Don t miss the Women to Watch Awards presentation honoring women who exemplify leadership excellence in the field of accounting presented by the FICPA Chair of the Board, Mia Thomas. 8:15-9:05 a.m. Mega Keynote Address Future Ready CPAs (1 TB) Tom Hood, CPA, CITP, CGMA Executive Director/CEO Maryland Association of CPAs and The Business Learning Institute Towson, MD 9:25-9:30 a.m. Women s Leadership Summit Opening Remarks Penny Boyd-Gear, CPA Chair Women in Leadership Committee 9:30-9:45 a.m. Women s Leadership Summit Welcome Deborah Curry, CPA, CGMA President/CEO Florida Institute of CPAs Tallahassee 9:45-10:35 a.m. Taking the Wheel! (1 BE) Angie Grissom, CPA, MBA President The Rainmaker Companies Nashville, TN In your career efforts, it s time to move from back seat driver to taking control of where you are going. We will discuss how to impact your perceived personal brand (how you are known), how to impact others on your journey (both team members and clients), common barriers and solutions, and setting goals for relationships that can help get you to your destination. This is a highly interactive session where you will leave with a plan for the next steps. 10:35-10:50 a.m. Networking Activity/Break 11-11:50 a.m. Taking the Wheel! (Continued) (1 BE) 4 Women s Leadership Summit

5 12:15 1:05 p.m. The Basics of Business Etiquette Lunch Presentation (1 BE) Yvonne Clayborne, CPA Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC Melbourne and Christine Thompson Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC Melbourne There s a difference between social etiquette and business etiquette. This presentation will provide you with the basics, from knowing which bread plate to use at a business meal to how to best present yourself at a business meeting. 1:20-2:10 p.m. Is Your Fear of Public Speaking Holding You Back in Your Career? (1 BE) Barbara Strasdas, CPA Controller John C. Cassidy Air Conditioning, Inc. North Palm Beach In a short 50 minutes, you will calm your fear of public speaking. Overcome those hurdles that may leave you shaking whenever you have to present to your colleagues. Learn tips to hone your speaking skills, how to say what you really planned to say, and how to make your male colleagues listen to you. 2:35-2:50 p.m. Networking Activity/Break 3-3:50 p.m. Panel Discussion (1 BE) Tarsha Jacobs, CPA Moderator Tarsha R. Jacobs, PLLC Orlando and Maria Blasé, CPA President HVAC & Transport Latin America Miami and Jenifer Montero, CPA, CGMA Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Tallahassee and Whitney Schiffer, CPA Berkowitz Pollack Brant Miami Don t miss this panel of successful and prominent women from our profession sharing their personal stories. They will discuss the unique challenges women are currently facing as well as focusing on the strengths that they brought to leadership roles. The panel will provide insight to women starting in their careers and highlight the changing business environment. 3:50-4 p.m. Closing Remarks Penny Boyd-Gear, CPA Chair Women in Leadership Committee Thursday, June 9,

6 Dress for Success Drop off your donations at the registration desk when checking in for the Women s Leadership Summit at Mega CPE Conference on June 9, 2016, and we will take care of the rest. All items collected will be donated to Dress for Success Greater Orlando, the Central Florida affiliate of the international Dress for Success organization, and will go directly toward empowering women to achieve self-sufficiency. For donation tips and additional information, visit orlando or contact Debra Kelly, FICPA Member Connects Manager, at (850) ext Women in Leadership Committee Penelope Boyd-Gear Chair Elizabeth A. Frisbie Chair-Elect Sarah K. Funk Board of Governors Director Tavara K. Andrews Mirtha T. Carballo Yvonne M. Clayborne Marianela Collado Lena G. Combs Jessi E. Engelhard Melissa Fleitas Tarsha R. Jacobs Ellen L. Joseph Kimberly A. Juda Monica M. Kirkland Karen A. Lake Ana K. Long Christie M. Owens Antoinette Patterson Canita G. Peterson Arlene Ravalo-Jao Bethanie Roberts Jessica V. Shellard Dara M. Simon Barbara B. Strasdas Annelise M. Triana Caridad Vasallo 6 Women s Leadership Summit

7 If you light a lamp for someone, it will also brighten your own path. Buddhist Proverb Join the Mentoring Program as a Mentor or Protégé The Mentoring Program is an initiative of the FICPA s Women in Leadership Committee and is OPEN to ALL FICPA MEMBERS, regardless of gender. Mentoring is both a give and grow opportunity with the goal of providing a rich and rewarding experience for both mentor and protégé. It doesn t require a large time commitment only 30 minutes per month! For more information and sign-up details, visit the FICPA Website: The deadline to enroll for the 2016 Mentoring Program is June 1, This year s program will begin July 2016 and conclude June Share this opportunity on Twitter with #ficpawl Thursday, June 9,

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9 Conference Info Conference Site and Accommodations Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center 6000 W Osceola Pkwy Kissimmee, FL FICPA Room Rate: $180 single/double Hotel Cutoff Deadline: Friday, May 13, 2016 Reservations made after the cutoff date will be subject to availability and current room rate. To make reservations at any time, visit This link is exclusively for FICPA Mega CPE Conference attendees. If you prefer to call, the reservation office number is (407) Please mention the FICPA to get our special hotel rate. CPE Policies You May Need to Know Did you know? CPE policies may be found on our website at or on the confirmation sent upon completion of registration. You can apply your nonmember fee from this event towards an FICPA membership. Visit for more details and an application. Thursday, June 9,

10 Registration ways to register for Women s Leadership Summit Internet register on line 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 Contact Information Name FICPA Member No. Firm Address City/State/ZIP Telephone ( ) m Check here if registration reflects an address change. 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 Registration Prices (Women s Leadership Summit) WLS16 $129 $ Payment Check enclosed in the amount of $ The FICPA is not responsible for checks or registrations delayed or lost in the mail. To pay with a credit card, please go online at or call the FICPA Member Services Center at (800) or (850) Women s Leadership Summit