Events
Below are the NCMA Denver Chapter meetings/ seminars/ webinars that have been scheduled for the coming program year. We will update if needed and send email notifications out each month as a reminder (but feel free to register early). We hope you enjoy the line-up and look forward to seeing you at one or more of our events.
DENVER CHAPTER MEETINGS/EVENTS
The NCMA Denver Member and Alumni Traveling Happy Hour: February 9, 2012, 5:30 p.m. at Baker Street Pub Grill
Back in October last year, the first NCMA Traveling Happy Hour was held. When spreading the word, we had promised the happy hour would happen on roughly a monthly basis. As you can see, we really meant roughly! But, for those of you who might have lost hope, the second installment of the NCMA Traveling Happy Hour will be held on February 9th, beginning at 5:30 p.m., at Baker Street Pub Grill, 7260 West Alaska Drive, Lakewood. Both current and former NCMA members (our alumni) are invited and are very welcome to join us. In fact, what the heck, feel free to bring your colleagues too (even if not NCMA'ers) as this is a great opportunity to network, make new friends, or reconnect with acquaintances from years past.
Avoiding Errors in Accounting and Reporting Under CAS, FAR and GAAP: February 14, 2012, 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Cafe del Sol, 608 Garrison Street, Lakewood, CO.
Speaker: Karla Whittenburg is a certified public accountant. She is a partner in the audit service area of EKS&H and has been involved in public accounting since 1993. She provides audit and business consulting services to privately- held companies in a wide variety of industries, including government contractors, high-tech and software, retail, distribution, manufacturing and services.
The presentation will explore common errors encountered in external financial reporting under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). We will discuss the relationship between the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and GAAP. The presentation will include a discussion on why GAAP financial statements are required and how these audits differ from regulatory audits, such as those conducted by the DCAA.
We will also explore the areas with the greatest risk of material misstatement under GAAP and how to mitigate those risks.
Agenda – February 14, 2012: registration/networking at 7:30a.m.; breakfast buffet beginning at 7:45 a.m.; speaker at 8:15 a.m.; conclusion at 9:00 a.m.
Location: Cafe del Sol, 608 Garrison, Lakewood, CO
Cost/registration: $16.00; register at https://www.123signup.com/event?id=cthck by February 10, 2012.
OCIs and TINA: March 21, 2012, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at United Launch Alliance, LLC
Speaker: Tom Lemmer, Partner, McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP
Organizational conflicts of interest (“OCIs”) and Truth in Negotiations Act (“TINA”) requirements are key to making many acquisitions a success for both the government and the contractor. Properly managing OCI allows the government to ensure that a level playing field exists, while having access to the right contractors, and allows contractors to maximize their procurement opportunities.
Properly managing TINA requirements allows the negotiation of a mutually accepted price that is not subject to after the fact reductions and disputes. These two important areas will be discussed on an interactive basis to cover the basics and to discuss cutting edge issues and best practices.
Agenda – March 21, 2012: registration/networking at 5:00 p.m. (boxed meal provided); session runs from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: United Launch Alliance, LLC, 7958 South Chester Street, Conference Room A1002A, Centennial, CO (directly behind IKEA) (South Chester Street and East Nichols Avenue)
Cost/registration: $50 per member; $65 per nonmember; register by March 16, 2012, at https://www.123signup.com/event?id=ctcdq
Networking - Increase Your netWORTH™: April 10, 2012, 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Brooklyns Restaurant, 901 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO
Speaker: Sarah Michel is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) awarded by the National Speakers Association for her ability to consistently deliver her message with high energy, humor and inspiration which motivates audiences to take action.
Sarah currently serves on the board of directors for the National Speakers Association (NSA). She is an active volunteer in her community serving on several non-profit boards in Colorado Springs.
Sarah is a graduate of Central Michigan University and worked in healthcare for several major hospital systems and for international career management firms in Texas and Colorado. She is currently an adjunct faculty member of both the Eastern and Western Management Development Centers for the United States government in Colorado and West Virginia.
Sarah is a networking expert who helps people increase their netWORTH™. She works with individuals, associations and organizations to strengthen their connections and communicate their value to anyone, anywhere, anytime. Her powerful Perfecting Connecting© strategies promote personal and professional success.
Agenda – April 10, 2012: Registration/networking at 7:30 a.m.; breakfast buffet beginning at 7:45 a.m.; speaker at 8:15 a.m.; conclusion at 9:00 a.m.
Location: Brooklyns Restaurant, 901 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO
Cost/registration: $16.00; register at https://www.123signup.com/event?id=cthbx by April 6, 2012.
Cost and Price Analysis Process: May 8, 2012, 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Brooklyns Restaurant, 901 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO
Speaker: Melanie Burgess, President, Burgess Consulting, LLC. As a Government Contract Consultant, Melanie Burgess delivers professional and knowledgeable support in areas of contract management and accounting. Melanie provides expert advice in preparation for DCAA audits (e.g. establishing an adequate system in accordance with FAR Part 31, performing mock audits, and responding to audit reports). She specializes in QuickBooks design and operation for Government Contractors to include reporting needs for accounting, contracts, and program managers as well as working with companies using Deltek GCS, Vision, and Costpoint to ensure proper project setup and rate calculation. Melanie offers services in proposal preparation (e.g. pricing strategy, indirect rate development), contract and subcontract administration, compliance (e.g., developing policies, training employees, conducting internal audits), ensuring proper job cost reporting, incurred cost proposal development and reviews, and a variety of other financial and contractual services.
Cost and pricing can be a complex process to both the buyer and seller. Understanding the cost and price analysis process and what it means to your agency or business can be the difference between success and failure to both the buyer and seller. We will review requirements in FAR Part 15 and discuss what information the buyer requires to fulfill their requirements and how the seller can help the buyer meet this need. Attendees will leave with an understanding of FAR requirements and each parties’ roles and responsibilities.
Agenda – May 8, 2012: registration/networking at 7:30 a.m.; breakfast buffet beginning at 7:45 a.m.; speaker at 8:15 a.m.; conclusion at 9:00 a.m.
Location: Brooklyns Restaurant, 901 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO
Cost/registration: $16.00; register at https://www.123signup.com/event?id=cthbp by May 4, 2012.
Colorado PTAC: June 12, 2012, 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Brooklyns Restaurant, 901 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO
Speaker: Tom Elam, Program Director, Colorado PTAC
The purpose of the Colorado PTAC is to generate employment and improve the general economic condition of the state by assisting all Colorado companies including those eligible for preferential consideration in obtaining and performing under local, state and federal government contracts. We provide procurement technical assistance by offering no-fee and confidential counseling on selling your products or services to the appropriate government agency. PTAC will present an overview of PTAC services, successes, and ways that CO businesses can benefit from working with and using their counselors.
Agenda – June 12, 2012: registration/networking at 7:30 a.m.; breakfast buffet beginning at 7:45 a.m.; speaker at 8:15 a.m.; conclusion at 9:00 a.m.
Location: Brooklyns Restaurant, 901 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO
Cost/registration: $16.00; register at https://www.123signup.com/event?id=cthdr by June 8, 2012.
NATIONAL WEBINARS
Please make your reservations at least 48 hours prior to each scheduled webinar by replying to this email. The webinars are scheduled from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. (location(s) listed below). For webinars with multiple sites, please advise which location you wish to attend. Due to security at most locations, please confirm you are a U.S. citizen when replying. If you are willing to host an audio seminar at your location and open it to outside attendance, please advise and your information will be included below.
February 15, 2012 hosted at McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP*: CAS Applicability to IDIQ Contracts
Details to be provided at a later date from National. Presenters include: Brent Calhoun, Partner, Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP.
March 15, 2012 hosted at McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP*: FAR/DFAR Updates
Details to be provided at a later date from National. Presenters include: William Weisberg, Partner, and Joyce Tong, Partner, Baker Tilly LLP.
March 27, 2012 hosted at McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP*: Developments & Changes to Bayh Doyle and new DoD Data Rights
Details to be provided at a later date from National. Presenters include: William Weisberg, Partner, and Joyce Tong, Partner, Baker Tilly LLP.
April 11, 2012 hosted at McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP*: Government Contract Accountng Compliance: Current & Emerging Trends
Details to be provided at a later date from National. Presenters include: Brent Calhoun, Partner, Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP.
April 25, 2012 hosted at McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP*: Protests
Details to be provided at a later date from National. Presenters include: William Weisberg, Partner, and Joyce Tong, Partner, Baker Tilly LLP.
May 9, 2012 hosted at McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP*: Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI)
Details to be provided at a later date from National. Presenters include: William Weisberg, Partner, and Joyce Tong, Partner, Baker Tilly LLP.
June 5, 2012 hosted at McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP*: Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) Essentials
Details to be provided at a later date from National. Presenters include: Brent Calhoun, Partner, Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP.
*Access to McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP: Access to public parking under the building is available from the alley on Wewatta between Speer and 15th. Using the elevators, go to the 7th floor. If no reservations are received, the webinar will not be purchased/hosted at this site, so please register by responding to sgustus@mckennalong.com
*Ball-Westminster: When you arrive at Ball (WMR1-Eldorado) for the webinar, check in with Security and ask to be signed in as a visitor with Cindy Jacks as the Point of Contact. Attendees must be escorted at all times and, therefore, must stay the entire length of the seminar. The physical address is 10055 Westmoor Drive, Westminster, CO 80021.
**Ball-Boulder: When you arrive at Ball (RA-4 Hubble Conference Room) for the webinar, check in with Security and ask to be signed in as a visitor with Sheila Cochran as the Point of Contact. Attendees must be escorted at all times and, therefore, must stay the entire length of the seminar. The physical address is 1600 Commerce Street, Boulder, CO 80301.
***McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP: Access to public parking under the building is available off of the alley on Wewatta between Speer and 15th. Using the elevators, come to the 7th floor. If no reservations are received, the webinar will not be purchased/hosted at this site. The physical address is 1400 Wewatta Street, Suite 700, Denver, CO, 80202.
CORPORATE SPONSORS
The Denver Chapter wishes to acknowledge and thank its corporate sponsors:
McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP
http://www.mckennalong.com
Ehrhardt Keefe Steiner & Hottman PC
http://www.eksh.com
ETI Professionals Inc. – Cherokee Nation Businesses
http://www.etipros.com
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