This virtual conference will address the emerging issues related to government contracting finance, compliance, and regulations. You will have the opportunity to hear from leading financial executives, federal government representatives, practicing attorneys and consultants. Get an accelerated review and analysis of new developments in government contract financial management and their impact on 2021.

This virtual conference consists of two 1/2-day sessions and will address the emerging issues related to government contract finance, accounting, compliance, and regulations. You will have the opportunity to hear from leading financial executives, Defense Contract Audit Agency representatives, Defense Contract Management Agency representatives, practicing attorneys and consultants. Topics will include:

• Legal issues and case law updates
• Regulatory update and implementation status
• Cybersecurity - Gov't. and contractor side compliance developments
• Federal budget update for contractors
• Update on business systems and third party audit criteria (NDAA Section 893)
• False claims and mandatory disclosure
• Small business acquisition reform initiatives
• Bid protest developments and effective changes
• Adequate cost & price analysis and commercial item determinations
• GSA schedule update
• IP & data rights update; 2021 NDAA implications

Who Should Attend?
This seminar is intended for professionals from large, medium and small government contractors, financial and consulting organizations, federal agencies and non-profits:

• CFOs/CEOs/Presidents
• VPs of Finance, Accounting, Compliance
• Directors of Finance, Compliance, Business
• Development, Procurement & Acquisitions
• Financial Analysts & Accounting Professionals
• Legal Professionals

The 2020 Government Contract Accounting and Regulatory Update is co-chaired and sponsored by Capital Edge Consulting.

Capital Edge consultants combine their unique backgrounds and experience in consulting, public accounting, industry, and DCAA to provide you with unmatched government contracting expertise. Learn more at capitaledgeconsulting.com.

Please note: Virtual Courses are NOT included in an FPSOnline Professional Subscription. You can upgrade to an FPSOnline Premium Subscription to view all Virtual Courses PLUS all live and on-demand webinars and webinar series included in the FPSOnline Professional Subscription. Learn more >>

Get an accelerated review and analysis of new developments in federal government contracting, from pending legislation and trends to how to prepare for the future. Connect with the top minds in the industry at a program designed for all public and private sector employees, including supply, service, and construction contracting professionals.

Comprehensive Coverage on Timely but Timeless Topics Plus New Discussions and/or Panels on Hot Topics:

• Legislative and regulatory developments
• Export controls, FCPA, international trade issues 
• Contract formation, negotiation and protest developments
• Strategies following a denial of a claim by the Contracting Officer
• Cybersecurity in the age of DFARS 252.204-7012
• Suspension and debarment activity; compliance advice
• Contract acounting, costs and pricing developments
• Civil False Claims Act, fraud & compliance issues 

This live virtual course is eligible for both CLE and CPE credit.
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The EVM Practitioners’ Forum and Federal Publications Seminars (FPS) are excited to announce the 13th Annual Earned Value Management Practitioners’ (EVMP) Forum. The EVMP is organized by EVM application users to share best practices and help others become more effective in their use of EVM tools, analysis, and reporting.

This 2-day training workshop is committed to helping attendees improve their personal skills and their organizations' processes for project controls. The Grounds occupy the top two floors of a state-of-the-art building that rises 31 stories above the Potomac River, offering sweeping views of the nation’s capital.

Learn and Network with Government and Industry Experts

The EVMP Forum is committed to helping attendees improve their personal skills and their organization's processes for project controls and EVM. By attending EVM Practitioners' Forum, you will be able to:

• Get in-depth training on EVM that can address your implementation and compliance concerns
• Enhance your forecasting and planning and strengthen your skillset
• Access presentation materials after the workshop and present lessons learned to your team
• Earn CPE, CLP and CEU credits 
• Learn about new Government policies and guidelines pertaining to EVM reporting
• Network with other attendees to see how they apply EVM to their program

If you want to attend only one of these days, please call 888.494.3696 and you can sign up for the one day for $650.

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The 2023 EVM Practitioners' Forum is co-chaired by Federal Publications Seminars, EVMP, and C&S Consulting, Inc.

           

Welcome to the first-ever FPS Virtual Forum within an FPSEvents Weeklong Conference! This Forum will offer an Opening Keynote Session on the State of the Government Contracting Industry, a Luncheon Keynote Session, and also two tracks with multiple breakout sessions. Each track is loosely defined so that you as an attendee can do any of the breakouts you'd like.

• Track 1: Accounting, Compliance, and Administration related topics
• Track 2: Cybersecurity, Supply Chain, and Subcontracting related topics

** Note: As a virtual attendee you will receive links to ALL tracks and sessions and can choose what you want to attend **

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Subject matter experts will share their knowledge and insights on these topics, as well as answer questions and provide guidance to attendees. This forum will be a valuable resource for anyone looking to learn more about federal government contracting and stay up-to-date on important issues in the field.

This 2-day conference will address the most recent government enforcement actions and emerging issues related to government contracting compliance, finance, and regulations. This will also include keynotes from agency leaders to discuss the state of refocused efforts and the future landscape of industry regulatory compliance.

Leaders from DCAA, DCMA, DOJ, along with regulatory and compliance, and legal experts, will guide conversations through the latest developments to include;

• Supply Chain sources and restrictions,
• Issues of Commercial Items and CPSRs, and
• Other Business Systems & Internal Controls.  

This program will also cover new perspectives on agency transitions and the state of the regulatory landscape moving into 2024, considering the in-process 2024 National Defense Authorization Act.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This two-day intensive conference is intended for professionals from large, medium, and small government contractors, including financial and consulting organizations, federal agencies, and non-profits. Specifically, CFOs/CEOs/Presidents; VPs of Finance, Accounting, Compliance, Contracts, Business Development, Procurement & Acquisitions & Legal Professionals.