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with your target market? great products and services

Look no further than the 30th Annual Accounting Show®, where your

pitch will bond with hot prospects – a reaction with positive ROI.

This is no experiment. The Annual Accounting Show® has proven for 30

years that combining quality CPE with the business solutions that CPAs

crave is a winning formula.

Will you join our team and reach equilibrium with your business goals?

Exhibitor Application/Contract72015 Advertising Opportunities9Terms of Contract10

Booth Package and Floor Plan6Contents2By the Numbers32015 Sponsorship Opportunities4Recent FICPA Trade Show Exhibitors5

Are you looking to fuse

30th

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Annual AccountingShow attendees

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of CFOs Plan to Increase (50%)or Maintain (41%) CapitalExpenditure in 2014*

of Show Attendees arePurchasing Decision Makers

91% 70%Where do they come from?

The Top Areas for IncreasedSpending among CFOs:*

Technology

Existing Facilities

Workforce Hiring

Office Equipment

New Facilities

Heavy Equipment

Expansion (Merger/Acquisition)

*Source: TD Bank Annual CFO Survey 2014

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Public Accounting 67%

Industry 21%

Government 6%

Education 3%

Other Financial Professionals 3%

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Show Times (subject to change)Move-in:Wednesday, Sept. 16 . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Show Days/Time:Thursday, Sept. 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m.-6 p.m.Exhibitor and Attendee Cocktail Reception in the Hall . . . . . . . .4:30-6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Move-out:Friday, Sept. 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 p.m.

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Priority Booths Endorsed Programs

Your booth package includes:❱ One carpeted 10’x10’ booth, 6ft 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 Thursday afternoon hors d'oeuvre

reception in exhibit hall for participants andexhibitors

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

Thursday’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–Friday

Booth Package and Floor Plan

Sept. 17-18, 2015 Ft. Lauderdale • Broward County Convention Center

30th Annual Accounting Show®

52015 A La Carte Options

# Available Sponsor Description Sponsor Notes Price

Exclusive! Notepads $2,500 Provided to every attendee at registrations Logo imprinted on notepads

Exclusive! Tempting Delights $2,000 Sweet treat of your choice at each place setting during Thursday’s lunch! (Treats to be provided by sponsoring company)

Exclusive! Lanyards or Name Badge Holders $1,500

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

Exclusive! Relaxation Station $1,000 Includes sponsor signage

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

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

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

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

Exclusive! Breakfast – Friday $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

1-2 Sponsors Reception Entertainment $500 Includes sponsor signage

5 Minute Pitch $500 Limited availability (lunches only)

Exclusive! Show Bag Stuffers $500 *Choose one of these meeting goodies and essentials listed below (no paper promotional materials): 1. Ink Pens 2. Highlighters 3. Mints

*Each item is an exclusive sponsorship at $500 each. Items must be purchased by your company and provided for stuffing prior toshow (deadline TBD)

at our biggest eventwith branded takeaways and more.

Extend your reach

AAccounting Practice SalesAccounting PrincipalsAccounting Transitions Advisors, LLCAccretive Solutions, Inc.Acct1st Technology Group LLCADP Small Business ServicesAdvanced Settlements, Inc.Affordable ChecksAICPA Insurance ProgramsAICPA/CPA2BizAjilon Finance and Ajilon SolutionsAim Solutions LLCAlbion Accounting & Finance SolutionsAlliant GroupAlpha Financial SolutionsAmerican Financial SolutionsAmerican Ribbon & Toner Co.Ameriprise FinancialAMPRO- Alliance of Multi-DisciplinaryProfessionalsAmTrust BankAsset Preservation, Inc.Attain Mortgage, Inc.

BBanco Popular North AmericaBank of AmericaBankAtlanticBankUnitedBaytree Associates, Inc.Becker Professional ReviewBenservco, Inc.Bibby Financial Services (Southeast), Inc.Bind-It of FloridaBisk Education, Inc.BISYS Insurance Services - Coral SpringsBlue Cross Blue Shield of FloridaBNA\Tax Management, Inc.Branch Banking & Trust "BB&T"Breckenridge Business BrokersBrookstreet Securities CorporationBusiness Data Transfer ServiceBusiness Synergy Technologies d/b/abystech

CCAMICO Mutual Insurance CompanyCapital ConfirmationCareerBank.comCCH, a Wolters Kluwer businessCFS Tax Software, Inc.Choice Mortgage BankCIT Small Business LendingCiti Mortgage, Inc.CitibankCitrine TechnologiesCoaxis ASPColonial Bank, N.A.Commerce BankCommercial Logic, Inc.CompuPay, Inc.ComputhinkConsultis - Finance & AccountingConverged Solutions and ServicesCordis Corporation - A Johnson & JohnsonCompanyCost Segregation Studies, Inc.Costa Financial SecuritiesCPA Mutual Insurance Company ofAmerica Risk RetentionCPAlliance/Chas P. Smith & Associates,PA, CPAsCreative Financial Services of Tampa Bay,Inc.Creekmore Insurance Group, Inc.Crossley Shear/Raymond James FinancialServicesCSRSICU Business Capital, LLC

D Daily Business ReviewDoc. ItDocuLex, Inc.DocumenTechnologies (Xerox)Drake Software

E Edward JoneseFileCabinetEGP, Inc.Ellen Erenstein & AssociatesEngineered Tax ServiceEnterprise Risk Management, Inc.Envision for Non ProfitsE-piphany Technologies, Inc.eSiloExeter 1031 Exchange Services, LLC

F Fairvalue Advisors c/oValmark AppraisalFDN CommunicationsFidelity Federal Bank and TrustFifth Third BankFinancial MicroSystems, Inc.First Alliance Mortgage Corp.First Bank FloridaFirst Southern BankFlorida Atlantic UniversityFlorida Business Incorporators, LLCFlorida DBPR/Board of AccountancyFlorida Department of Financial ServicesFranchise Advisors, Inc.FrankCrum

G G.A.G. Technologies, Inc.Gelbwaks Insurance ServicesGenworth FinancialGevityGlobalforce International, Inc.Great American Life Long-TermCare InsuranceGreatland CorporationGuardian Advisors, LLCGulf Coast Financial Corporation

H Hennessey CapitalHerbert H. Landy Insurance Agency, Inc.Herbert J. Sim & Co.HSBC Bank USA N.A.Hunter Hollis

I ICS, Inc.IDEAL Consulting, Inc.ING Financial PartnersInstitutional Life Settlement AdvisorsIntercept EFTIntercredit BankInterDyn-CFO ConsultingInterlogic Outsourcing, Inc.Inter-Tel TechnologiesIntuit, Inc.Investment Property Exchange Services,Inc.IronStone Bank

J James Moore & Co.JP Morgan/Chase

KKforce Finance & Accounting StaffingKramer Professional Staffing, Inc.

LLegacy Wealth Management/LinscoPrivate LedgerLiberty MutualLife Insurance Settlements, Inc.Life of the Southwest (LSW)Liquid CapitalLoanWell Financial CorporationLynn Wellness Group,Inc.

M M.R.S. Company LimitedMacdonald Consulting Group, Inc.Magic Financial Services, Inc.Mango Bay MortgageMass Mutual/DBS Financial GroupMcBee, Inc.MDwerks, Inc.Meadows Business Systems, Inc.Mercantile BankMerrill Lynch-HeathrowMetLifeMicrosoft CorporationMilner Voice & DataMonroe Systems for Business, Inc.Morgan Parker StaffingMorgan Stanley - Palm BeachMPHASISMR Valuation Consulting, LLCMuriel Siebert & Co., Inc.

NNational Center for ProfessionalEducation, Inc.National Compliance ServicesNational Conference of CPA PractitionersNational Payment CorporationNELCONetcleanse TechnologiesNetsirk Technologies, Inc.New England Financial - OrlandoNew York LifeNewman + Cohen FinancialManagement, Inc.Newtek Financial Information SystemsNorth American Professional LiabilityInsurance AgencyNorth Star Wealth Advisors, Inc.Northwestern Mutual Financial NetworkNova Southeastern UniversityNumberCruncherNuView IRA

O Oasis OutsourcingOcean BankOffice DepotOffice Tools ProOrlando National Bank

P PaperMatters/Division of Mac Papers,Inc.Paragon Financial GroupPaychex, Inc.Paycor Payroll ServicesPayCycle, Inc.PayMaster Payroll ServicePCE Investment BankersPenn Mutual Life Insurance CompanyPensco Trust CompanyPension Investors Corporation of Orlando,Inc.Pension ProfessionalsPEO ProfessionalsPerryman & Associates, Inc.Prime Lenders, LLC.PrimePay of FloridaProfessional Accounting SalesProgressive Employer ServicesProHorizonsPrudential Select Brokerage

Q Quantum Engineering Associates, Inc.QuoteWorks

R Raymond James & Associates CoralGablesReal Estate Exchange ServicesReal Time Accounting, Inc.Real Time BookkeepingRegent BankRenkemeyer, Campbell & Weaver LLPResource AccountingRiverplace Capital ManagementRiverside National BankRobert Half InternationalRochdale Investment ManagementRogers, Gunter, Vaughn Insurance, Inc.

S Sage SoftwareSareen Franchise Systems, LLCSaxon Tax Software, Inc.SCSI Business SolutionsSegue StaffingSmith BarneySnelling SearchSource Media - AccountantsMedia GroupSouth Florida Recruiters, Inc.South Palm Financial Services, LLCSouthWare Innovations, Inc.Spectrus Real Estate GroupSpherionStacy Kagan Allstate AgencyStanley, Stuart, Yoffee & Hendrix, Inc.Starker Services, Inc. - Los GatosSterling BankStrategic Advisors AllianceStrategic Outsourcing, Inc.SunTrust BankSunwest Professional Employers

T Tax Wise, Inc.Taxpayer Advocate ServiceTaxWorksTCS GroupTech CMTemecula Valley BankTerranova CorporationThe Bollinger GroupThe CPA Technology AdvisorThe Florida Council on CompulsiveGambling, Inc.The International Bank of Miami, N.A.The Kotter GroupThe Mack Group, Inc.The Medallion GroupThe Pension StudioThe Shafe Group, Inc.Thomson Tax & Accounting - CSProfessional SuiteThomson Tax & Accounting - EnterpriseThomson Tax and Accounting - Research& GuidanceTimberline SoftwareTimcor Exchange CorporationTime + Plus Payroll ServicesTimeValue SoftwareTLRTOA™ Solutions Inc.Toshiba Business Solutions - FloridaTranscontinental Lending Group -JacksonvilleTransworld Business Brokers, LLCTrugman Valuation Associates, Inc.Trustfile

UUnibind, Inc.United Bank Card, Inc.Universal Tax Systems, Inc., a CCHbusiness/ATXUPS CapitalUS LECUSL Jewelry & Gifts

V Vertical Lend, Inc.Visual Software Systems, Inc.

W Wachovia Exchange Services, Inc.Wachovia SecuritiesWelton Street Investments LLCWhitestone Wealth ManagementWilliam C. Miller & Associates

X XcentricXpitax/XCM Solutions

Z Zions Small Business Finance

Exhibitors at Recent FICPA Trade Shows 6

72015 Sponsorship Opportunities

Please indicate the event(s) you wish to sponsor below, and complete the form. Mail this completed form to FICPA, ATTN: Drew Miller, P.O. Box 5437, Tallahassee, Florida 32314-5437, or fax it to (850) 222-8190.

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

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:

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

Company Name:

Payment Contact: Booth Number(s):

Event I Want to Sponsor at the 30th Annual Accounting Show®:

Phone: ( ) FAX #: ( )

Amount Enclosed: $

Sept. 17-18, 2015 Ft. Lauderdale • Broward County Convention Center

Move-in: Wednesday, Sept. 16 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Show Days/Time: Thursday, Sept. 17 9 a.m.-6 p.m.Exhibitor and Attendee Cocktail Reception in the Hall 4:30-6 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 18 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Move-out: Friday, Sept. 18 1-6 p.m.

30th Annual Accounting Show®

Bronze Sponsorship Packet $1,500 • 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

Silver Sponsoship Package $3,000• Above benefits, plus…• A photo of your booth in Florida CPA Today magazine• Company logo and name on the inside cover of all show

CPE manuals (all CPE attendees receive this manualelectronically)

• Half-page color ad in Florida CPA Today magazine (editor’s choice of placement and issue)$3,500 –

• Logo on tradeshow bag• Giveaway insert in tradeshow bag (from list)• 20% discount off any A La Carte sponsor options

Gold Sponsorship Package $4,500 • Above benefits, plus…• 10-minute presentation at sponsor showcase (new)• 30% discount off any A La Carte sponsor options• One 10’x10’ booth at the Annual Accounting Show

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

Today magazine (editor’s choice of placement and issue)• Two 10-minute (Thursday-Friday) presentations at

sponsor showcase (new)

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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.)

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 orprint legibly — 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 deadline listed,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 besent to you.

F. SIGNATUREYour signature below indicates that you understand and agree to the terms printed on the reverse side of this contract. Booths will not be reserved without the 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 @ $ =

@ $ =

@ $ =

@ $ =

Amount Due

Less 10% Member Discount ( )

Deposit

Balance

A. APPLICANT

B. BOOTH COSTS

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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 earlydiscount. Remaining balance is due by May 11, 2015.

REGULAR PRICE (After 5/11/2015)

1 booth q $1,429

2-4 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, 2015.

30th Annual Accounting Show®

Sept. 17-18, 2015 • Ft. Lauderdale • Broward County Convention Center

To be listed in promotional pieces

92015 Advertising Opportunities

Reserve your space now to show off in the 30th Annual Accounting Show® program! The program, given toall attendees and guests, contains Continuing Professional Education schedules, exhibitor listing (both byalphabet and booth number), trade show floor plan and general show information. Take advantage of thisopportunity, 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, 2015, for the 30th Annual Accounting 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, 2015, for the 30th Annual Accounting Show® program to makethe program printing deadlines.

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

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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. 17-18, 2015 Ft. Lauderdale • Broward County Convention Center

30th Annual Accounting Show®

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1. Each single booth at the 30thAnnual Accounting Show will have abooth space rental of $1,429 perbooth. Booth space rental will cost$1,275 for those who register and paythe balance before May 11, 2015, forthe 30th Annual Accounting Show.Discount rates for multiple booths areas outlined under “Booth Costs” onthe application. Priority booths are anadditional $90 per booth (refer to thefloor plan).

2. Payment in the amount of 50percent or full payment mustaccompany the application/contract.Booth space rental fees are non-refundable. The balance must be paidby Aug. 10, 2015, for the 30th AnnualAccounting Show. Exhibitors will notbe allowed access to the exhibit halluntil all fees are paid in full.

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

4. Move-in time for the 30th AnnualAccounting Show is Wednesday, Sept.16, 2015, from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.and move-out time is Friday, Sept. 18,2015, 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 notincluded. Exhibitors may attend theprogram only if they formally registeras a participant by paying theregistration fee in addition to theexhibit fee.

7. FICPA management reserves theright to approve the character of anyexhibit, any goods therein and theattendant advertising and salespromotion and to prohibit anythingwhich in its judgment because ofnoise or other objectionable featuresmay detract from the show in general.

8. All sound equipment must beregulated so it does not disturbneighboring exhibits. The FICPAreserves the right to determine at whatpoint sound constitutes interferencewith others and must be discontinued.Due to regulations by the musicindustry regarding music at publicmeetings, conventions and shows,exhibitors may not play music duringthe 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 movehis exhibit to another location if it is inthe best interest of the show.

11. In accordance with Florida StatutesSection 212.18(3)(b)3, the FICPAauthorizes exhibitors to make retailsales of tangible personal property orservice subject to sales tax. Theexhibitor shall be solely responsiblefor any local, state or federal taxliability resulting from this contract orother tax implication arising fromactivities while an exhibitor at the 30thAnnual Accounting Show.

12. No exhibitor is to begindismantling prior to the close of theshow. Any exhibitor dismantling priorto the close of the show will forfeit hiscompany’s right to exhibit at futuremeetings of the FICPA.

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

14. Booths must be kept clean. Thefloor and display areas of the boothmust be clear of debris. Exhibitors willbe liable for any extra clean-up costsincurred due to displays, foodmachines and other means.

15. The use of promotions, premiums,lotteries or giveaway contests must beapproved by FICPA management.Such approval may be granted orwithheld with or without cause at thediscretion of FICPA management.

16. Hospitality suites can be openedonly after the closing of the exhibithall.

17. Use of electrical current isconfined to lighting or the operationof such equipment that is harmless,noiseless and does not releaseundesirable odors.

18. All contractors hired by theexhibitor, other than those officialsuppliers listed in the exhibitor’s kit,must submit proof of liabilityinsurance to the FICPA and to theservice company. Outside contractorsmust have a badge to gain access tothe exhibit hall. Outside contractors ortheir employees who are not on thepre-registration badge list must pick uptheir badges at the exhibitor check-in.A letter of authorization or other proofof affiliation with the exhibitor’scompany must be shown in order toreceive a badge.

19. Objectionable practices byexhibitors or official suppliers shouldbe reported immediately and not afterthe show is completed.

20. No children under 16 years of agewill be allowed in the exhibit area atany time.

21. It is agreed that the FICPA and thehost facilities shall not be liable for anydamage to, or destruction of, anyexhibit from any cause or for the theftor disappearance of any exhibit or anyproperty contained in or about theexhibit booth area.

22. The exhibitor agrees to indemnifyand hold harmless the FICPA and thehost facilities or their employees ortheir representatives against any andall liabilities for damage, injury or lossto all persons and any and all claimsarising out of acts or omissions ofexhibitors, their employees or theirrepresentatives.

23. The FICPA will not be heldresponsible or liable for charges ordamages for any failure ofperformance due to acts of nature,labor disputes, shortage of materials,governmental authority, or othercircumstances beyond reasonablecontrol of either party.

24. Insurance, if desired by theexhibitors, must be obtained at theirown expense.

25. Exhibitors will not offereducational/training or otherprograms within the show facilitysimultaneous to FICPA show-relatedprograms.

26. The FICPA is not responsible formonitoring the proximity ofcompetitors’ booths. Please check ourWeb site at www.ficpa.org for a list, todate, of secured booths.

Booth Construction27. All electrical work and electricalwiring must be approved and installedin accordance with regulationsestablished by the officials of the FireMarshall’s Office.

28. No construction will be allowed atthe sides or above the booth, whichmay obscure the view of any adjacentbooths.

29. All materials used for decoratingmust be flameproof.

30. Construction and signs that areabove 8 feet in height are to beapproved by FICPA management.

31. All applicable city, county andstate codes and ordinances must becomplied with, as well as those of thehost facilities.

32. Nothing shall be posted on,tacked, nailed or otherwise affixed tocolumns, walls, floors or other parts ofthe buildings, furniture or equipment.

33. In order to meet the 7 p.m. setupdeadline, FICPA managementreserves the right to order labor to setup any exhibit for the 30th AnnualAccounting Show that is not in theprocess of being erected by 5:30 p.m.on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015. Thecost for this labor will be paid by theexhibitor. No exhibitor may set uptheir booth on Thursday, Sept. 17,2015, for the 30th Annual AccountingShow.

Booth Assignment34. Booths will be assigned on Oct.12, 2015, to contracted exhibitorsbased on the priority system. All otherbooths are assigned on a first-come,first-served basis pending payment.

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

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

Terms of Contract

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