Sept. 27 –28, 2017 Broward County Convention … the FICPA Annual Accounting Sho w® Sept. 27 –28, 2017 Broward County Convention Center +Ft. Lauderdale

formerly the FICPA Annual Accounting Show®

Sept. 27 – 28, 2017Broward County Convention Center + Ft. Lauderdale

2 Accounting + Business Show

Booth Package and Floor Plan4

Contents2By the Numbers3

2017 Sponsorship Opportunities6A La Carte Options5

Exhibitor Application/Contract82017 Advertising Opportunities9Terms of Contract10

Recent FICPA Trade Show Exhibitors7

Year after year, CPAs call this THE CPE show to attend. That’s why it’s THE LARGEST conference for the accounting industry in South Florida — drawing more than 650 financial

and accounting professionals from around the state.

This is your chance to make your brand a part of it.

Nearly 70% of Accounting & Business Show attendees are decision makers that are here to shop –don’t let competitors steal your leads! We have Sponsor, Exhibitor and expanded A La Carte options.

Contact us today and put yourself in front of your potential customers.


Your future customers will be here. How about you?

of CFOs Plan to Increase (61%) or Maintain(25%) Capital Expenditures in 2016*

86%

of Show Attendees are PurchasingDecision Makers

69%

The Top Areas for IncreasedSpending among CFOs:*

58% Technology44% Existing Facilities

41% Data Security

35% Workforce Hiring

28% New Facilities

24% Office Equipment

20% Heavy Equipment

19% Expansion (Merger/Acquisition)

Where do they come from?

67% Public Accounting

18% Industry

8% Government

3% Education

4% Other Financial Professions

*Source: TD Bank Annual CFO Survey 2015

4 Accounting + Business Show Tentative Floor Plan

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Priority Booths Endorsed Programs

SHOW ENTRANCE SHOW ENTRANCE

10’

10’

10’ 10’

11’-8”

17’-6”

Your booth package includes:❱ One carpeted 10’x10’ booth, 6 ft draped table, 2 chairs

and a waste basket❱ Back/side drape❱ Conference attendee mailing labels upon request (labels

are adhesive/available post-show)❱ Two (2) exhibitor lunch tickets per day/per booth

*additional tickets available for purchase❱ Recognition and company description in the Show

Program❱ Complimentary Wednesday afternoon hors d'oeuvre

reception in exhibit hall for participants and exhibitors

New Package Items!❱ Free company link from the Exhibitors list on the Annual

Show’s webpage❱ Free company logo on the Annual Show’s webpage (logo

must be provided)❱ Complimentary Exhibitors Eblast❱ Free trash removal from waste basket after Wednesday’s

cocktail reception

Exclusive trade show features and networkingopportunities:❱ Daily lunch and refreshments served in the hall

*Exhibitors are encouraged to lunch with attendees!❱ Enticing and interactive activities for attendees and

exhibitors❱ Exhibitor giveaway announcements throughout each day❱ Continental breakfast in the hall for both exhibitor and

attendees–Thursday


Show Times(subject to change)

Move-in:Tuesday, Sept. 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Show Days/Time:Wednesday, Sept. 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.Exhibitor and Attendee Cocktail Reception in the Hall . . . . . . . . .5 – 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Move-out:Thursday, Sept. 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 – 6 p.m.

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*Extend your reach at our biggest event with branded takeaways and more.

2017 A La Carte Options

Extend your reach at our biggest event

with branded takeaways and more.# Available Sponsor Description Sponsor Notes Price

Exclusive! Notepads $2,500 Provided to every attendee at registrations Logo imprinted on notepads (vendor to provide, deadlines apply)

Exclusive! Mobile App Download $1,500 Promote a mobile app

Exclusive! Lanyards or Name Badge Holders $1,500 Logo on lanyard or name badge holder (vendor to provide, deadlines apply)

1-5 Sponsors Cocktail Reception $1,500 Includes sponsor signage and verbal acknowledgement

1-5 Sponsors Lunch – Wednesday $1,000 Logo on tent card at every table

1-5 Sponsors Lunch – Thursday $1,000 Logo on tent card at every table

1-4 Sponsors Shuttle Service $1,000 Includes sponsor signage

Exclusive! Breakfast – Wednesday $1,000 Signage at Breakfast buffet

Exclusive! Breakfast – Thursday $1,000 Signage at Breakfast buffet

1-4 Sponsors Show Bags $500 Logo imprinted on show bags

6 Sponsors Show T-shirts (full sponsorship required) $500 Logo imprinted on all t-shirts

1-2 Sponsors Refreshment Breaks $500 Includes sponsor signage per break

1-2 Sponsors Reception Entertainment $500 Includes sponsor signage

1-4 Sponsors 5-Minute Pitch $500 Subject to availability – call for details (lunches only)

Exclusive! Show Bag Stuffers $500* Items subject to approval

Cell Phone Card Holders $500 Logo on cell phone card holder (vendor to provide, deadlines apply)


Bronze Sponsorship Package $3,500• Recognition in one issue of Florida CPA Today magazine

(circulation more than 18,000)• Complimentary half-page black & white ad in the show

program (all show attendees receive this program)• Signage at the show• A photo of your booth in Florida CPA Today magazine• Company logo and name in CPE manuals (all CPE attendees

receive this manual electronically including simulcastattendees)

• Third-page color ad in Florida CPA Today magazine (editor’schoice of placement and issue)

• Logo on tradeshow bag• 20% discount off any A La Carte sponsor options

Silver Sponsorship Package $4,500 • Above benefits, plus…• 5-minute pitch at sponsor showcase (limited available)• 30% discount off any A La Carte sponsor options• One 10’x10’ booth at the Accounting and Business Show

Technology Workshop Package $5,000 • Above benefits, plus…• You will present and facilitate two of the 100 minute hands-

on technology workshops• One 8.5 x 11 color Show Bag Stuffer (sponsor provides

stuffer, deadlines apply)

Gold Sponsorship Package $5,500 • Above benefits, plus…• Additional third-page black and white ad in Florida CPA Today

magazine (editor’s choice of placement and issue)• One additional 5-minute (Wednesday/Thursday) pitches at

sponsor showcase (new) (limited available)

Platinum Tailored $7,500+Sponsorship Package • Take your sponsorship to the next level. Tailor your package

to meet your objectives!• From an exclusive exhibit hall presentation to hosting our

Premier Entertainment Event — we’ll work with you toenhance your networking opportunities

• CALL FOR DETAILS


2017 Sponsorship Opportunities

The following sponsor’s benefits are based on the dollar contribution of the sponsor per show:

Show Times (subject to change)

Move-in:Tuesday, Sept. 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Show Days/Time:Wednesday, Sept. 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.Exhibitor and Attendee Cocktail Reception in the Hall . . . . . . . . . .5 – 6:30 p.m.

Show Days/Time:Thursday, Sept. 28 Breakfast in the Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Move-out:Thursday, Sept. 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 – 6 p.m.

#1040 Bridge

AAccountingflyAccounting Practice SalesAccounting TodayACSIA PartnersActive Captive ManagementADPAdvanta IRA Services, LLCAICOMPAICPA-IMTAAICPA Insurance Programs/AonAICPA-PCPSAkins Professional BrokerageAmerican ExpressAmerican Incorporators Ltd.Ameriprise FinancialAmeriworld Enterprises, Inc.AmzurAon Insurance ServicesAspire Financial PartnersAtlantic Binding and Laminating, Inc.

Bbbr marketingBedford Cost SegregationBenefit MallBloomberg BNABusiness Appraisal GroupBrown & Brown Insurance

CCAMICO Mutual InsuranceCCH, a Wolters Kluwer businessCenterState BankCertumHRCetrom Information TechnologyCFS Tax Software, Inc.CNA InsuranceConsolidated Human ResourcesCost Segregation Services, Inc.CPA.comCPA Practice AdvisorCPASquirrelCPA Team Based ModelCPS Investment AdvisorsC&W Technologies

DDonlevy-Rosen & RosenDrake SoftwareDST Retirement Network/NewkirkProducts

EeFileCabinetEnableSoft

FFifth Third BankFlorida Board of AccountancyFlorida Capital BankForever ForestsFujitsu Computer Products of America

GGGilsbarPROGleim Publications, Inc.

HHeartland Payment SystemsHerbert H. LandyHidden Profit FinderHill Ward Henderson

IInterDyn BMIInvestacorpIPFoneIRS

JJohn Hancock Financial Network

LLiberty Mutual InsuranceLife Insurance SettlementsLTC Global

MMember BenefitsMendelson Consulting

NNerds Support, Inc.NFP RetirementNova Southeastern UniversityNuView IRA, Inc.

OOasis OutsourcingOffice DepotOffice Tools Professional

PPaychexPayChoicePayMaster PayrollPayroll Solutions UnlimitedPENSERVCO, Inc.Pension Services, Inc.PNC BankPrimeLendersPrimePayProfessional Accounting Sales

RReceipt BankRegions BankRobert HalfRogers, Gunter Vaughn Insurance, Inc.

SSage Payroll ServicesShea Barclay GroupShredQuickSoutheast Computer SolutionsSouth Florida Payroll Services, Inc.Step Up For StudentsStoneVaultStrategic Professional StaffingSupporting StrategiesSunera LLC

TTax Help Software by Audit DetectiveTax Materials, Inc.The Pension StudioThomson Reuters Tax & AccountingTobias Financial AdvisorsTouchSuiteTrugman Valuation, Inc

UUSA PayrollU.S. Immigration and CustomsEnforcement

VVantivVital Financial Group/National LifeGroup

XXynergy Capital Group1040 BridgeXpitax/XCM Solutions

Exhibitors at Recent FICPA Trade Shows

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Company Name:

Address: City: State: ZIP:

Phone: ( ) Fax: ( )

Website:

Contact/Representative’s Name: Title:

Phone: ( ) E-Mail:

Please write a 25-word description of your company’s product(s) and/or service(s).Your application cannot be processed without a description. Please type or printlegibly — this information will be printed in the show program. The FICPA reserves the right to edit your company’s description.

E. METHOD OF PAYMENTPayment Policy: A 50 percent non-refundable deposit is required with this application.Please see booth costs for payment deadlines. If final balance is not received by deadlinelisted, you will be billed at full cost.q Check Enclosed: Make check payable to “FICPA” q Credit Card: q Visa q MasterCard q American Express q Discover

Card Number:

Card Verification Value Code (CVV): Exp. Date:

Cardholder Name:

Signature:

Credit Card Billing Address: (if different from above)

City, State ZIP: Your application will be reviewed by the FICPA. If accepted, a confirmation letter will be sent to you.

F. SIGNATUREYour signature below indicates that you understand and agree to the terms printed on page 10 of this prospectus. Booths will not be reserved without company representative’s signature.

Company Representative’s Signature Date

C. PREMIUM SERVICES

PREMIUM BOOTHS AVAILABLE … RESERVE NOW!q $90 (per priority booth/per show) Refer to floor plan.

BOOTH PREFERENCE

1st: 2nd: 3rd:

D. AMOUNT DUE

No. of 10’ x 10’ Booths at Annual @ $ =

No. of Priority Booths @ $ =

A La Carte Options @ $ =

@ $ =

@ $ =

Sponsorship Package @ $ =

Amount Due

Less 10% Member Discount ( )

Deposit

Balance

B. BOOTH COSTS

90

Exhibitor Application/Contract

EARLY DISCOUNT PRICE

1 booth q $1,275

2-4 booths q $1,129 (per booth)

5 booths or more q $999 (per booth)

50 percent deposit must accompany this contract to receive the early bird discount.Remaining balance is due by May 11, 2017.

REGULAR PRICE (After 5/11/2017)

1 booth q $1,4292-4 booths q $1,305 (per booth)5 booths or more q $1,179 (per booth)

50 percent deposit must accompany this contract. Remaining balance is due August 10, 2017

To be listed in promotional pieces

A. APPLICANT

Sept. 27 – 28, 2017Broward County Convention CenterFt. Lauderdale

P.O. Box 5437, Tallahassee, FL 32314 • (800) 342-3197 • (850) 224-2727 • Fax (850) 222-8190 • www.ficpa.org(All show correspondence will be sent to the below address, and all printed references to the company will appear exactly as below unless otherwise indicated in writing.)

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2017 Advertising Opportunities

Reserve your space now to show off in the Accounting and

Business Show® program! The program, given to all

attendees and guests, contains Continuing Professional

Education schedules, exhibitor listing (both by alphabet and

booth number), trade show floor plan and general show

information. Take advantage of this opportunity, and put your

brand in their hands!

Program Size: 5½” x 8½” (full page - outside dimensions)*List price for black and white ad.

Company Name:

Representative Name:

Address:

City/State/ZIP:

Phone: ( ) FAX #: ( )

Return this form to the FICPA by July 6, 2017, for the Accounting and Business Show® program. Make checks payable to FICPA, ATTN:Drew Miller, P.O. Box 5437, Tallahassee, FL 32314-5437. You may direct any questions to Drew Miller at (850) 224-2727, Ext. 270.

q Ad size: Full-page @ $550 q Ad size: Half-page @ $325

Show Program Advertisement Order Form

Ad Size Dimensions Price*Full-page 4½ x 7½ $550Half-page 4½ x 3¾ $325

• Artwork must be submitted by July 27, 2017, for the Accounting and Business Show® program to make the programprinting deadlines.

• Artwork must be at least 300 dpi and sent in PDF format. High resolution JPEG is also acceptable.• Email artwork to Drew Miller at [email protected].• Full payment must accompany the artwork and form below.

! !

Method of Payment

q Check Enclosed: Make check payable to “FICPA” q Credit Card: q Visa q MasterCard q American Express q Discover

Card Number: Card Verification Value Code (CVV): (3 or 4 digit code): Exp. Date:

Cardholder Name: Signature:

Credit Card Billing Address: City: State: ZIP: (if different from above)

Your application will be reviewed by the FICPA. If accepted, a confirmation letter will be sent to you.

Sept. 27-28, 2017Broward County Convention Center + Ft. Lauderdale


1. Each single booth at the Accountingand Business Show will have a boothspace rental of $1,429 per booth. Boothspace rental will cost $1,275 for thosewho register and pay the balance beforeMay 11, 2017, for the Accounting andBusiness Show. Discount rates formultiple booths are as outlined under“Booth Costs” on the application. Prioritybooths are an additional $90 per booth(refer to the floor plan).

2. Payment in the amount of 50 percentor full payment must accompany theapplication/contract. Booth space rentalfees are nonrefundable. The balancemust be paid by Aug. 10, 2017, for theAccounting and Business Show.Exhibitors will not be allowed access tothe exhibit hall until all fees are paid infull.

3. Exhibitors are required to have anattendant at their exhibit at all timesduring show hours.

4. Move-in time for the Accounting andBusiness Show is Tuesday, Sept. 26,2017, from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and move-out time is Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017,from 1 - 6 p.m.

5. This agreement includes a one-timelist of show attendees. Additional listsmay be purchased for a 10 percentdiscount from normal rates uponapproval.

6. This agreement is for exhibit spaceonly; course materials are not included.Exhibitors may attend the program onlyif they formally register as a participantby paying the registration fee in additionto the exhibit fee.

7. FICPA management reserves the rightto approve the character of any exhibit,any goods therein and the attendantadvertising and sales promotion and toprohibit anything which in its judgmentbecause of noise or other objectionablefeatures may detract from the show ingeneral.

8. All sound equipment must beregulated so it does not disturbneighboring exhibits. The FICPA reservesthe right to determine at what pointsound constitutes interference withothers and must be discontinued. Due toregulations by the music industryregarding music at public meetings,conventions and shows, exhibitors maynot play music during the trade show,either live or recorded.

9. Exhibitors will not be permitted toassign, sublet or share with others anypart of the space allotted to them.

10. FICPA management reserves theright to require any exhibitor to move hisexhibit to another location if it is in thebest interest of the show.

11. In accordance with Florida StatutesSection 212.18(3)(b)3, the FICPAauthorizes exhibitors to make retail salesof tangible personal property or servicesubject to sales tax. The exhibitor shallbe solely responsible for any local, stateor federal tax liability resulting from thiscontract or other tax implication arisingfrom activities while an exhibitor at theAccounting and Business Show.

12. No exhibitor is to begin dismantlingprior to the close of the show. Anyexhibitor dismantling prior to the closeof the show will forfeit his company’sright to exhibit at future meetings of theFICPA.

13. Advertising materials cannot bedistributed outside of the exhibitor’sbooth.

14. Booths must be kept clean. The floorand display areas of the booth must beclear of debris. Exhibitors will be liablefor any extra clean-up costs incurred dueto displays, food machines and othermeans.

15. The use of promotions, premiums,lotteries or giveaway contests must beapproved by FICPA management. Suchapproval may be granted or withheldwith or without cause at the discretion ofFICPA management.

16. Hospitality suites can be opened onlyafter the closing of the exhibit hall.

17. Use of electrical current is confinedto lighting or the operation of suchequipment that is harmless, noiselessand does not release undesirable odors.

18. All contractors hired by the exhibitor,other than those official suppliers listedin the exhibitor’s kit, must submit proofof liability insurance to the FICPA and tothe service company. Outsidecontractors must have a badge to gainaccess to the exhibit hall. Outsidecontractors or their employees who arenot on the pre-registration badge listmust pick up their badges at theexhibitor check-in. A letter ofauthorization or other proof of affiliationwith the exhibitor’s company must beshown in order to receive a badge.

19. Objectionable practices by exhibitorsor official suppliers should be reportedimmediately and not after the show iscompleted.

20. No children under 16 years of agewill be allowed in the exhibit area at anytime.

21. It is agreed that the FICPA and thehost facilities shall not be liable for anydamage to, or destruction of, any exhibitfrom any cause or for the theft ordisappearance of any exhibit or anyproperty contained in or about the exhibitbooth area.

22. The exhibitor agrees to indemnifyand hold harmless the FICPA and thehost facilities or their employees or theirrepresentatives against any and allliabilities for damage, injury or loss to allpersons and any and all claims arisingout of acts or omissions of exhibitors,their employees or their representatives.

23. The FICPA will not be heldresponsible or liable for charges ordamages for any failure of performancedue to acts of nature, labor disputes,shortage of materials, governmentalauthority, or other circumstances beyondreasonable control of either party.

24. Insurance, if desired by theexhibitors, must be obtained at their ownexpense.

25. Exhibitors will not offereducational/training or other programswithin the show facility simultaneous toFICPA show-related programs.

26. The FICPA is not responsible formonitoring the proximity of competitors’booths. Please check our Web site atwww.ficpa.org for a list, to date, ofsecured booths.

Booth Construction27. All electrical work and electricalwiring must be approved and installed inaccordance with regulations establishedby the officials of the Fire Marshall’sOffice.

28. No construction will be allowed at thesides or above the booth, which mayobscure the view of any adjacent booths.

29. All materials used for decoratingmust be flameproof.

30. Construction and signs that areabove 8 feet in height are to be approvedby FICPA management.

31. All applicable city, county and statecodes and ordinances must be compliedwith, as well as those of the hostfacilities.

32. Nothing shall be posted on, tacked,nailed or otherwise affixed to columns,walls, floors or other parts of thebuildings, furniture or equipment.

33. In order to meet the 5:30 p.m. setupdeadline, FICPA management reservesthe right to order labor to set up anyexhibit for the Accounting and BusinessShow that is not in the process of beingerected by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26,2017. The cost for this labor will be paidby the exhibitor. No exhibitor may set uptheir booth on Wednesday, Sept. 27,2017, for the Accounting and BusinessShow ®.

Booth Assignment34. Booths will be assigned on Oct. 12,2016, to contracted exhibitors based onthe priority system. All other booths areassigned on a first-come, first-servedbasis pending payment.

ADA Requirements35. In accordance with ADArequirements, if you are disabled andrequire special services, please contactour office at (800) 342-3197 or (850)224-2727.

Interpretation of Rules36. The interpretation of all rules andregulations is the responsibility of theFICPA Executive Committee or theirdesignated representative. All decisionsof said group or representatives are final.

Terms of Contract

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