Common Interest Realty Associations are not unique to Florida but are so widespread that CPAs must know the complex issues faced by these associations. We have planned this conference with the most relevant and up-to-date information available by gathering speakers who interact regularly with these communities. This conference presents information from regulators, attorneys, reserve specialists and CPAs specializing in this industry. We strive to bring you topics to help you improve and grow your practice.

This 15th annual CIRA conference structures information among two tracks. One track is focused on senior staff and partners who want to engage in roundtable discussions with their peers and dive deeper into recent developer

turnover issues and other detailed topics. The other track is structured toward staff needing more information on CIRA’s unique tax and auditing issues. There are general sessions to provide everyone with updates to the Auditing and Accounting Standards, Peer Review issues, Florida Department of Business Regulation’s rules, and State of Florida’s legislative updates. We focus on discussions and real-life examples to encourage all participants to engage.

The CIRA Committee hopes you will join us for these two informative days.

– Julia Mercier, CPA, CAM

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Conference at-a-Glance

Thursday Nov. 2

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

8:15 - 8:25 a.m. Introduction and Opening Remarks

8:30 - 9:20 a.m. Accounting and Auditing Update (CIRA Specific) (1 AA)

9:20 - 10:10 a.m. Disaster Accounting – Accounting and Disclosures for Hurricanes and Other Catastrophic Events (1 AA)

10:30 - 11:20 a.m. The Changing Landscape of Peer Review and Quality Control (1 AA)

11:20 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. Insurance (1 TB)

1 - 2:40 p.m. Specific CIRA Fraud Panel (1 AA and 1 TB)

3 - 3:50 p.m. DBPR Update (1 TB)

3:50 - 4:40 p.m. Legal Update – CIRA (1 TB)

4:40 - 5:30 p.m. Ask the Experts (1 TB)

Friday Nov. 3

8 - 9:40 a.m. Breakout 1: Developer Turnovers – Condo vs. HOA (2 AA)

Breakout 2: Basic Condo Tax Prep – 1120 vs. 1120H (2 TB)

Breakout 3: Auditing QuickBooks – Desktop for Condos and HOA (2 AA)

10 - 10:50 a.m. Breakout 4: Risk Assessment and Response (1 AA)

Breakout 5: Advanced Tax Roundtable (1 TB) Breakout 6: Loans for Major Projects (2 TB)

10:50 - 11:40 a.m. Breakout 7: Pooled Reserve vs. Component (1 AA)

Breakout 8: Management Letter Comments/Suggestions – Self-Managed vs. Management Company Common Issues (1 AA)

Breakout 9: Cyber Security Demystitfied (1 TB)

12:50 - 2:30 p.m. Financial Statement Presentation and Disclosure Issues (2 AA)

2:45 - 3:35 p.m. Litigation Against CPAs (1 TB)

CPE CreditThis conference qualifies for 16 hours of CPE credit and is subject to change. CPE credit is subject to approval by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Type of credit is dependent upon breakout selection.

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Conference Site & Accommodations

Available for download seven days before the conference. Please be sure to download your EZMaterials prior to arriving at the event.

The link to your EZ Verification will be emailed to you on the first 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.

FICPA Room Rate: $149 Single/Double

Hotel Cutoff Deadline: Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 Reservations made after the cutoff date will be subject to availability and current room rate. For reservations, please contact the Marriott at (800) 228-9290. Be sure to mention the FICPA CIRA CPE Conference to receive the special group rate.

Marriot Ft. Lauderdale North6650 North Andrews Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309

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FICPA Members Early Bird Price

$455$510

Nonmembers Early Bird Price

$705$760

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CPE Policies You May Need to KnowCPE policies may be found on our Web site at www.ficpa.org/policies, or on the registration confirmation sent upon completion of registration.

Did you know?You can apply your nonmember fee from this event towards an FICPA membership. Visit www.ficpa.org/policies for more details and an application.

Can’t Attend in Person?If you can’t make it to the Common Interest Realty Association Conference, we’ll have select sessions available through live simulcast! You can register to watch the two days or just one. To register for the simulcast and for more information, please visit: www.ficpa.org/CIRA.

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