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Overview
The primary purposes of the Contractor Financial Managers' Forum are threefold:
 
1.  To equip mid- to higher-level higher level finance professionals who have to make informed decisions about business strategies as a critical partner on the management team.

2.  To review, update, and look ahead at the business of government contracting.

3.  To provide sources of information to finance professionals on how to keep current and stay on top of new developments in government contracting
 
These are the purposes of the Forum, but its underlying theme is to recognize that the financial professional's role has transformed from reliable, authoritative analyst to active strategist in the organization.
 
To move from defining the status of the business to defining the business in the marketplace demands a broader industry perspective. The details are spelled out in the Forum outline – an update and analysis of contracting in an era of austerity, an examination of the business of government contracting, and the potential opportunities. 
 
We don’t claim to have all of the answers in this new dynamic, competitive environment but we are confident that a greater knowledge of the business is an essential ingredient in contributing to the strategic direction and success of the organization. 
Dates/Locations
No upcoming dates/locations at this time
Agenda
AGENDA
 
Government Contracting In Perspective
1.       Administrative Reform Initiatives
2.       Cost Reduction Goals
3.       Restructuring Contracts
4.       Increased Competition
5.       Insourcing/Outsourcing
6.       Conflicts of Interest
7.       Risk Reduction
a.     Acquisition Planning
b.    Types of Contracts
c.     Challenges/Protests
d.    Past Performance
8.       Increased Oversight/Regulatory Enforcement/Fraud
9.       Manufacturing Initiatives
10.    Reshoring
 
Government Contracting Update & Outlook
1.     Statutes & Regulations
2.     Source Selection/Bidding & Proposals
3.     Protests & Challenges
4.     Contract Performance and Performance Measurement
5.     Changes & Claims
6.     Costs & Pricing/Cost Accounting Standards
7.     Disputes & Litigation
8.     Exports/International Contracting
9.     Payments & Closeouts
10. Audits & Oversight/Business Systems Emphasis/Compliance
 
Megatrends and Analysis
1.     An Industry Perspective
a.     The Budget and Budget Planning
b.    Reduced Spending
c.     Increased Competition/Efficiency
d.    Risk Management & Cost Control
e.     Increased Oversight
2.     Defense
a.     Defense Reviews
b.    Shifting Priorities
c.     Planning Board Recommendations
d.    Weapons Systems
e.     Technology
f.     Cybersecurity/Intelligence
g.    Geography
3.     Intelligence/Security/Civilian Agencies
a.     Information Technology (IT)
b.    Software Development
c.     Cloud Technology
d.    Social Networking
e.     Homeland Security
f.     Clean/Green Projects
g.    Energy/Environment
h.     Space
i.      Natural Resources
4.     Contractor Strategies
a.     Commercial Opportunities
b.    Shift to Services
c.     Repair, Refurbish, Systems Upgrades, Maintenance
d.    Related Agency Work
e.     Enhanced Products/Services
f.     Supply Chain Opportunities
g.    Export Strategies
h.     Innovation/Commercialization
i.      Customer Orientation
5.     Acquisitions, Consolidations, Divestitures
a.     International/Domestic
b.    Selected Industries
c.     Export Opportunities
d.    Free Trade Agreements
e.     Conventional Products and Services
 
Mergers/Acquisitions/Divestitures
1.     Government Contracting Transactional Documents
a.     Novation Agreements
b.    Financial Statements
c.     Material Contracts
d.    Intellectual Property
e.     Employee Benefits
f.     Government Contracts and Bids
g.    Government Furnished Property (GFP)
h.     Pending Litigation/Exposure
i.      Contracts Backlog
j.      Product Warranties
k.     Clearances
l.      Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
m.   Other Risk Areas
2.     Other Considerations/Contract Valuation
 
Summary and Review/Update and Outlook
1.     Finance & Accounting, Accounting Systems, Payments
2.     Compliance/Controls
3.     Mergers & Acquisitions
4.     Systems
5.     Law
6.     Ethics
7.     Controls
8.     Leadership
 
Tying It All Together/Resources
Accreditation
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Certificates of Completion are provided to all seminar participants who attend Federal Publications Seminars courses following the event, upon request.
CPE: Continuing Professional Education
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Delivery Method: Group-Live Classroom
Federal Publications Seminars is affiliated with West Professional Development and 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.
For more information regarding administrative policies such as refunds, cancellations and complaints, please contact Federal Publications Seminars at 888.494.3696.
CPE Hours
This program is eligible for: 13.0 (CPE) hours of credit
Program Level: Basic
Program Prerequisite: None
Advance Preparation: None
Method: Group-Live
CLP: Continuous Learning Points
Approved for CLP by Defense Acquisition University
Defense Acquisition Workforce members must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points (CLP) every two years from the date of entry into the acquisition workforce for as long as the member remains in an acquisition position per DoD Instruction 5000.66. We will provide you with documentation of points awarded for completing the event.
CLP Hours
This program is eligible for: 11.0 (CLP) hours of credit
CLE: Continuing Legal Education
States have widely varying regulations regarding MCLE credit. LegalEdcenter is an approved provider in AL, AK, AR, CA, GA, IL, ME, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, and WV. Credit may be applied for in other jurisdictions on request and in accordance with state MCLE rules.
Please note that because some states are changing their policy on CLE reporting, you will need to fill out the request for credit from Federal Publications Seminars within 10 business days, or we may not be able to issue credits for the program.
CLE Hours
This program is eligible for: 11.0 (60 minutes), 13.0 (50 minutes)
Travel
No travel information is available at this time