Speaker Resource Center

Thank you for agreeing to speak at an upcoming PICPA program. We know that preparing for a presentation takes considerable time and thought. We have developed guidelines to help us both succeed in achieving our common goal of providing CPAs with the best possible professional education.

Electronic Materials

• All materials for PICPA events will be provided electronically to speakers and attendees.
• The materials will be posted in a password protected area of the Web site, which is only accessible by registrants of the event.
• The materials will be accessible one week prior to the conference and approximately one week after the conference.
• All speakers are required to review and sign the Author Release Form.  

Presentation Material Guidelines

• The due date for your materials has been set to allow for sufficient time for PICPA to review, compile, and upload them for attendees.
• Please remember it is your responsibility to obtain and provide us written permission to provide any copyrighted materials within your presentation.
• PowerPoint:
  • Prepare your presentation on the PICPA template provided.
  • Use dark, easy to read fonts sized 30 point or greater.
• Outline:
  • Detailed outlines may include citations, supplementary articles, forms, checklists, charts, etc.
  • Please number the pages.

PowerPoint Presentation Template 

Speaker Credit Hour Guidelines 

• For new or updated presentations, speakers can receive CPE credit for speaking based on a 50 minute CPE credit hour.
• If you are claiming credit in a state other than Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or New York, please check with the appropriate State Board of Accountancy for credit hour guidelines.
• CLE credits:
  • Please provide PICPA with your Attorney Identification Number to receive credit.

Audio/Visual Guidelines

• The meeting rooms are generally set classroom style with middle and side aisles.
• A lectern microphone and lectern will be provided.
• Your presentation will be loaded onto a PICPA laptop prior to the program.
• A remote control will be available onsite for greater mobility during your presentation.
• Contact the PICPA Conference Team to reserve additional equipment.

Hotel & Travel Information

• Reimbursement Policy and Form 
• Directions to Meeting Facilities