CPE Policies

Substitutions, Transfers and Cancellations 
A registrant may substitute another member up to the beginning of the first morning session of the presentation. If a nonmember substitutes for a member, the nonmember will be charged the $100 per day nonmember fee.

A participant may transfer his/her registration to another presentation. Participants transferring within 10 days of the presentation date are required to pay a transfer fee of $50.

Cancellations requested more than 10 days prior to the course presentation date will receive a full refund. Cancellations requested after the 10 day cutoff will not receive a refund unless there is a documented hardship. In which case, following an individual review, a refund may be granted less a $50 cancellation fee.

There will be no transfer or refund granted if request is received more than 30 days after the course presentation date.
 
American Institute of CPAs Member Discount 
AICPA members in good standing are eligible for a discount of $30 off of the course fee on select courses developed by the AICPA. To receive the discount, be sure to specify that you are an AICPA member in good standing when registering for an AICPA developed course. The discount applies to all 8-hour and 16-hour courses developed by AICPA and can be applied to the actual course fee. It is not transferable to other fees or surcharges. Discount must be requested at the time of registration. This discount will not be applied after registrations are received.

Advance Registration Fee 
Take advantage of the advance registration fee when your registration is received by the FICPA  more than 10 days before the course date.

Nonmember Fee 
Nonmembers of the FICPA are required to pay an additional $100 per day of instruction; $50 per half day of instruction (unless otherwise noted). This fee may be applied towards FICPA membership dues within 6 weeks of attending a CPE course. To take advantage of this offer, click here for a membership application. Please note on your application that you are deducting the non-member fee.

Cancellations
Courses may be cancelled by the FICPA one week prior to the course date if they fail to meet the minimum attendance. In the event of a cancellation, you will be notified by phone and given the option of transferring to another course or receiving a full refund.

No Smoking 
The FICPA is dedicated to providing a comfortable and productive learning environment for participants. This goal can be achieved through ongoing efforts to protect nonsmokers and to help participants adjust to smoking restrictions. Smoking is prohibited in all FICPA CPE programs. “Smoking permitted” areas shall include areas allowed by the facility or by Florida law outside the classrooms. In addition, no smoking is allowed within the lunch areas.

Communication Devices 
In order to maintain a comfortable and productive learning environment for participants, unnecessary distractions within the classroom must be avoided. All disruptive communication devices, including cellular phones and beepers, and the use of laptop computers are prohibited from all FICPA CPE courses.

Special Accommodations
In accordance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), the FICPA will try to reasonably accommodate anyone disabled and in need of special services. Please indicate on the registration form if registering by mail, fax or Internet and someone from the FICPA staff will contact you.  If registering by phone, please inform the Member Service Center representative.  Special meals or other requests are handled on-site by the FICPA.

Special Notes 
Most meeting rooms vary in temperature throughout the day and generally are cool as opposed to warm. Dress casually and comfortably; take a jacket if you tend to get chilled easily.

Children under the age of sixteen are not permitted at FICPA CPE events.