2026 Florida Public Sector & Nonprofit Summit
June 3–5, 20262026 Florida Public Sector & Nonprofit Summit: Day 1
Engage with peers and professionals from Forvis Mazars on the first day of this informative virtual summit as we share insights to help Florida public sector organizations move forward with confidence as we cover trending industry topics, including GASB standards, enhancing financial reporting, and more.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Recall and understand recent GASB changes and pronouncements, and identify and evaluate their practical financial reporting and disclosure impacts.
- Recognize strategies to help improve efficiency, strengthen cybersecurity, and enhance financial resilience in local government finance operations while leveraging data, automation, and AI tools to support smarter decision making, compliance, and sustainable service delivery.
- State how operational assessments can help uncover inefficiencies, risks, and opportunities for improvement in government operations.
- Discuss GASB 103 pronouncement implementation, along with reporting changes and updates with modeling.
CPE Information
CPE Credit: Four CPE credits (pending approval) in the Accounting (Governmental) and Specialized Knowledge fields of study may be awarded upon verification of participant attendance, during live broadcast.
External Audience: Government finance professionals in Florida.
Program Level: Overview
Delivery Method: Group internet-based. Each attendee must be logged in and answer the poll questions to receive CPE credit.
Advance Preparation: None
Prerequisites: None
Refund Policy: There is no fee associated with this event.
Contact Information: If you have concerns or would like information regarding program cancellation policies or CPE credit, contact us at [email protected].
2026 Florida Public Sector & Nonprofit Summit: Day 2
Join us for the second day of this engaging virtual summit as we focus on the external forces and emerging risks shaping decision making for nonprofit and public sector organizations. Sessions will include an economic update, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) trends, today’s changing cybersecurity and IT security environment, and insights on forensics and fraud. Today’s sessions will offer practical insights for both nonprofit and public sector professionals.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Identify areas that may be overlooked in NIST assessments.
- Explain the concept of hyperautomation and its practical applications.
- Review current economic and market conditions and discuss the 2026 outlook.
- Summarize recent fraud trends in the public sector and discuss strategies to help mitigate fraud risk.
CPE Information
CPE Credit: Four CPE credits (pending approval) in the Information Technology, Economics, and Specialized Knowledge fields of study may be awarded upon verification of participant attendance, during live broadcast.
External Audience: Government and nonprofit finance professionals in Florida.
Program Level: Overview
Delivery Method: Group internet-based. Each attendee must be logged in and answer the poll questions to receive CPE credit.
Advance Preparation: None
Prerequisites: None
Refund Policy: There is no fee associated with this event.
Contact Information: If you have concerns or would like information regarding program cancellation policies or CPE credit, contact us at [email protected].
2026 Florida Public Sector & Nonprofit Summit: Day 3
Join us for the third day of this dynamic, informative virtual summit tailored for nonprofit organizations across Florida. This session aims to help empower nonprofit professionals with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed in a shifting landscape. Gain valuable insights into the latest updates, strategies, and best practices to help enhance your organization’s operations, compliance, and fundraising efforts.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Recognize relevant FASB updates.
- Identify common errors in tax and compliance to help avoid them in the future.
- Describe how to utilize the budgeting process as a strategic tool.
CPE Information
CPE Credit: Four CPE credits (pending approval) in the Auditing, Taxes, Business Management and Organization, and Specialized Knowledge fields of study may be awarded upon verification of participant attendance, during live broadcast.
External Audience: Nonprofit finance professionals in Florida.
Program Level: Overview
Delivery Method: Group internet-based. Each attendee must be logged in and answer the poll questions to receive CPE credit.
Advance Preparation: None
Prerequisites: None
Refund Policy: There is no fee associated with this event.
Contact Information: If you have concerns or would like information regarding program cancellation policies or CPE credit, contact us at [email protected].
Each day has two sessions, a morning and an afternoon session, each worth two hours of CPE. You must attend the full session to earn the two hours. No partial credit will be given for any session.
CPE Credits (12 for total event; 4 each day)
12.00 CPE Credit(s) (pending approval)
If you have concerns or would like information regarding program cancellation policies or CPE credit, contact us at [email protected].
Forvis Mazars, LLP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
Presenter(s)
April Arnold, Jessica Haag, Ryan Kauzlick, Karen Kurtin, Joel Knopp, Ben Sady, Bob Sprague, Kim Swain, Zach Swartz, Jeff Wolf, Brian Doud, Jeff Goolsby