Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Name

Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Legal name

Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Website

https://ficpa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

akta.pro primary industry

Financial Services & Insurance (FINRA, CFP, IAR, Insurance CE) (EDAAALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

Keywords

• Professional association services
• Continuing professional education
• Accounting membership programs
• CPE subscriptions
• Legislative advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallahassee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: FICPA generates revenue through annual membership dues. The membership year runs from July 1. Members receive access to knowledge resources, advocacy, networking, and member-only savings programs.
2. CPE Subscriptions and Course Sales: FICPA sells individual CPE courses, annual OnDemand subscription plans (CPEFlex), webcasts, and conference registrations. The CPEFlex annual subscription is available for $325 (members) or $520 (non-members), with CPEFlex Plus including Florida Ethics at $375/$600. Individual courses range from approximately $39 to $300+ depending on content and credits.
3. CPE PowerPass: Annual bundled CPE webcast package offering 25 or 40 credit hours at discounted rates through June 30 of each membership year, providing a travel-free online CPE option.
4. Events and Conferences: Revenue from MEGA annual conference registrations, chapter events, and specialized summits such as the Women's Leadership Summit.
5. Member Savings and Insurance Programs: Partner programs including the FICPA Insurance Marketplace, AICPA Insurance Programs, and other member benefit partners generate value through group discounts and vendor relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) is a statewide professional membership association for Florida-licensed CPAs, providing annual memberships, continuing professional education (CPE) courses and subscription bundles, certificate programs, an annual conference (MEGA), advocacy before the Florida Legislature and Board of Accountancy, peer networking through local chapters and FICPA Connect, and a Small Firm Suite of vetted partner discounts.

Product overview

The Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA) operates as a professional membership organization offering a comprehensive suite of continuing professional education (CPE) products and member services. The core product is the CPE Catalog featuring over 11,400 courses including OnDemand self-study, webcasts, conferences, and live streaming. The flagship subscription products are CPEFlex and CPEFlex Plus, which provide unlimited annual access to OnDemand courses. Additional offerings include the Small Firm Suite (vetted partner solutions), certificate programs, customized training, the annual MEGA conference, the Practitioner's Edge podcast, Florida CPA Today Magazine, and member tools such as the CPE Tracker and FICPA Connect community platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CPEFlex: OnDemand CPE subscription service offering access to CPA Crossings courses for one low price, available 24/7. Includes over 140 OnDemand courses spanning accounting, auditing, tax, law, and more.
• CPEFlex Plus

Products and services

• Annual Membership Annual membership for Florida-licensed CPAs, accounting students, newly certified CPAs, professional affiliates, and CPA firms providing access to knowledge resources, advocacy, networking, member savings, and discounts on CPE programs. Membership year runs from July 1.
• CPE Catalog Comprehensive catalog of more than 11,000 continuing professional education (CPE) courses and events including OnDemand self-study, live webcasts, replays, livestreaming, conferences, and chapter events covering accounting, auditing, tax, law, and business topics.
• CPEFlex Annual OnDemand Subscription Annual OnDemand CPE subscription providing unlimited access to 130+ CPA Crossings self-study courses available 24/7 with streaming across devices, priced at $325/year for members and $520/year for non-members.
• CPEFlex Plus with Florida Ethics Annual OnDemand CPE subscription that includes all CPEFlex courses plus the Florida-approved Ethics: Protecting the Integrity of Florida CPAs 2025 course, satisfying the biennial ethics CPE requirement for Florida-licensed CPAs. Priced at $375/year for members and $600/year for non-members.
• CPE PowerPass Annual bundled CPE webcast package offering 25 or 40 credit hours of exam-free webcasts displaying the PowerPass logo at discounted rates, with credits usable or courses registered for prior to June 30 of each membership year.
• Certificate Programs Structured professional certificate programs including Estate Planning Certificate Program, Not-for-Profit Certificate II, Fundamentals of Forensic Accounting Certificate, and Tax Staff Essentials bundles that deliver specialized multi-course curricula.
• Customized Training Bespoke CPE training programs tailored for organizations or groups requiring specialized curriculum delivery beyond the standard catalog.
• MEGA Annual Conference Annual flagship in-person conference held in Orlando featuring legislative speakers, regulatory updates, CPE sessions, exhibitors, networking, and the Newly Certified CPA ceremony, with MEGA 2026 attracting 400+ attendees.
• The Practitioner's Edge Podcast Monthly interview-style podcast hosted by FICPA member Dan Henn delivering practical insights for CPAs and professionals in small firms on strategies, trends, and real-world solutions, available on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Spotify, and YouTube.
• Florida CPA Today Magazine Official FICPA magazine featuring legislative reports, industry news, member spotlights, and practice management content for Florida CPAs.
• Small Firm Suite Collection of vetted partner solutions for solo practitioners and small firms spanning business management, employee benefits, quality management, legal services, payroll, IT/cybersecurity, talent, and AI/automation tools, providing members with more than $15,000 in savings.
• Legislative Advocacy and Governmental Affairs Governmental affairs program representing CPAs before the Florida Legislature, the Florida Board of Accountancy, and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, including legislative updates, the Florida CPA/PAC, and licensing support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully defended the CPA profession against the largest deregulation threat in Florida history, saving the Board of Accountancy from elimination
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Congressman Byron Donalds (U.S. House of Representatives)minorOthers · 1 June 2026Congressman Byron Donalds delivered a keynote address at MEGA 2026, highlighting the critical role CPAs play in Florida's business community and discussing AI, economic trends, and the evolving policy landscape.
• AONminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAON provides professional liability insurance solutions for CPA firms. Featured as a partner in the FICPA member savings and insurance programs section, offering professional liability coverage underwritten for the profession.
• CPAChargeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCPACharge is a payment processing solution designed specifically for accounting firms. Featured as a partner offering member discounts on credit card processing services.
• CPAllianceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCPAlliance provides peer review services and practice management solutions for CPA firms. Listed as a FICPA partner providing member access to peer review resources and firm quality management tools.
• FICPA Insurance MarketplaceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe FICPA Insurance Marketplace is an exclusive member benefit platform offering health, life, and other insurance products. Powered through memberbenefits.com.
• Merchant AdvocateminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMerchant Advocate helps CPA firms analyze and reduce credit card processing fees. Listed as a member savings partner in the FICPA ecosystem.
• PaychexminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPaychex provides payroll and human resources services to businesses. Offers FICPA members a free AKC (Accounting Knowledge Center) subscription and other discounts as a Small Firm Suite partner.
• AICPA Insurance ProgramsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAICPA Insurance Programs are designed by CPAs for CPAs and represent the only insurance program endorsed by the AICPA. Available to FICPA members through the Small Firm Suite partner ecosystem.
• CPAClubminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCPAClub provides advisory expertise and quality management support for CPA firms. Listed in the Small Firm Suite Quality Management Services section.
• The Legal DepartmentminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe Legal Department provides legal consultation services for CPA firms. Available through the Small Firm Suite Legal Services section to help firms address legal needs.
• Whitman Global StrategyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWhitman Global Strategy provides outsourcing and talent solutions for accounting firms. Listed in the Small Firm Suite Talent section to help firms access specialized expertise.
• june15 ConsultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partnerjune15 Consulting offers talent and outsourcing solutions for CPA firms in the Small Firm Suite, helping small firms access skilled professional support.
• makosiminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partnermakosi provides audit and accounting talent solutions, including savings on EBP (Employee Benefit Plan) audits, through the Small Firm Suite Talent section.
• accountestsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partneraccountests provides pre-screened talent profiles for accounting firms. Listed in the Small Firm Suite to help firms identify and recruit qualified accounting professionals.
• VensureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVensure is a payroll and human resources provider offering a 10% fee discount to FICPA members through the Small Firm Suite Payroll and Human Resources section.
• Florida Atlantic University (College of Accounting)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAU's College of Accounting partners with FICPA on educational programming and talent pipeline initiatives as part of the 5-Point Pipeline Promise and Bridge to CPA program.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• California Society of CPAs (CalCPA): CalCPA is the largest U.S. state CPA society, offering the same core model as FICPA: membership dues, CPE catalog, advocacy, chapters, and member benefits. It is the closest direct comparable in terms of product mix and member base, operating in a much larger California CPA market.
• Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs (PICPA): PICPA serves Pennsylvania CPAs through membership, CPE, advocacy, and chapter operations. Its structure, products, and member-benefit ecosystem directly mirror FICPA's approach.
• Ohio Society of CPAs (OSCPA): OSCPA is the statewide CPA society for Ohio, delivering membership services, CPE, advocacy, and chapter programs parallel to FICPA's offering set.
• Texas Society of CPAs (TXCPA): TXCPA is the statewide CPA association for Texas CPAs, offering membership, CPE, advocacy before the Texas Legislature and State Board, local chapters, and member benefit programs. Structurally and operationally nearly identical to FICPA.
• Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS): ICPAS is the statewide CPA association for Illinois CPAs, with membership, CPE programming, advocacy, and local chapters that closely parallel FICPA's offerings and operating model.
• Massachusetts Society of CPAs (MSCPA): MSCPA is the statewide CPA association serving Massachusetts CPAs with membership, continuing education, advocacy, and member benefits. Comparable in scope and model to FICPA.
• New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA): NYSSCPA is the statewide CPA membership association for New York, providing CPE, advocacy, peer review, and member benefits. It mirrors FICPA's structure but operates at much larger scale in the New York market.
• Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA): GSCPA is the statewide CPA association in Georgia, offering membership, CPE, advocacy, and member benefits. Operationally and structurally aligned with FICPA.

Others

• Becker Professional Education: Becker is a national CPE and CPA Exam prep provider. While not a membership association, it competes directly with FICPA's CPE revenue stream by offering online CPE without requiring state-society dues, putting pricing pressure on CPEFlex and PowerPass.

Broad incumbents

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA): AICPA is the national professional association for CPAs in the U.S. It operates at a broader national scope than FICPA but overlaps directly on CPE content, advocacy, insurance programs (which FICPA resells via the Small Firm Suite), and member benefits. It is also a content supplier to FICPA, making it both competitor and partner.

Market position

Strengths6 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ficpa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCO374YY5Lr8vjYsEHrGGSQw
• Facebookfacebook.com/FloridaInstituteofCPAs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/florida-institute-of-cpas-ficpa
• Instagraminstagram.com/ficpa

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