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Arlington, VA
October 30, 2024
Welcome to the 2024 DC Federal Government Contracting Forum, held within the 2024 DC Government Contracting Weeklong Conference. 

This special one-day forum will cover the latest developments impacting all aspects of federal government contracting. Topics may include updates to M&A Activity, Cybersecurity, Supply Chain, Audits, Accounting, and Regulatory Compliance. The full-day session will include keynote speakers, roundtable discussions, networking time, lunch, and a post-program reception.

More details will be posted shortly. Please check back for an updated agenda.
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Agenda
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast and Registration

9:00 a.m.
Opening Keynote
Sponsored by RSM

10:00 a.m. 
Session 2: DCAA Audits: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Lenee Lyte - Principal, CPA, MBA, Withum
What to expect during an audit, the increase in system audits, the benefits of having a system reviewed by DCAA or a third-party CPA firm, and the consequences of not having an acceptable system. We will also discuss how to leverage outsourced accounting providers to implement the policies and procedures for an acceptable system.

11:00 a.m. 
Break

11:15 a.m.
Sponsored by JA White & Associates

12:15 p.m.
Networking Lunch and Keynote
Things Government Contractors Need to Be Considering in Planning for 2025
Michael Greenman, Senior Manager, Cloud Solutions, Deltek

2:00 p.m.
Session 5: Something Old Something New: Keys to Maintaing a Compliant Accounting System
Robert Craig, Principal, Saggar & Rosenberg
The Accounting System is the backbone of any ERP System as the data collected feeds many of the other key Business Systems. Whether you are new to Government Contracting or a seasoned professional, understanding the requirements of an adequate Accounting System is critical to maintaining compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations and the Cost Accounting Standards.  In this session, we will focus on key elements of the Accounting System including good account structure, sound internal controls, proper Time Keeping and appropriate indirect rate structures. 

3:00 p.m.
Session 6: Sponsored by Visible Thread

4:30 p.m. 
Networking Reception
Virtual / Travel
American Management Association
2345 Crystal Drive, Second Floor
Arlington, VA, 22202
5714812208
  • Hotel & Room Block Info
    Federal Publications Seminars doesn’t have a room block for this location. AMA does not arrange hotel accommodations. However, AMA has negotiated preferred rates at the following hotels based upon availability. Be sure to mention that you are an AMA conference attendee to secure your reservation and preferred rates. Contact the hotels below directly. Note: that we recommend that reservations be made early, as the number of rooms at preferred rates is limited.

    Hyatt Regency Crystal City
    Click here to reserve using the AMA preferred rate. For AMA’s preferred rate enter corporate code 00433. 
    Reagan National Airport
    2799 Jefferson Davis Highway
    Arlington, VA 22202
    AMA Reservation Number 1-703-418-1234

    Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel
    Click here to reserve using the AMA preferred rate.
    2800 South Potomac Avenue
    Arlington, VA 22202
    AMA Reservation Number 1-703-413-1300

    METRO RAIL LINE:
    Yellow & Blue Line – METRO Stop – Crystal City
    From the METRO - AMA is 2 blocks east and 4 blocks south on Crystal Drive
    http://www.amaconferencecenter.org/washington-directions-maps.htm
  • General Information
    FOOD AND BEVERAGE
    Continental breakfast and lunch will be served. Coffee (regular & decaf), tea and water will be served throughout the day with an afternoon snack (baked goods) break.
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If you're interested in sponsoring an event, call us at 651.666.2030