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Pre-Conference Workshops
Workshop A — Business Systems: A Complete Guide to Accounting and Estimating Reviews
Jun 13, 2023 9:00am – 12:30 PM
Speakers

Joseph Meier
Business Systems Technical Specialist & Instructor
DCAA

Mark Quirk
Vice President, Industry Compliance & Regulatory Affairs
ManTech International

Kelly Peters
Corporate Director, Corporate Contracts and Government Compliance
HII
Workshop B — A Deep Dive into Pricing Best Practices and Bid Proposals: Managing the Impact of Inflation on Your Future Bids and Strategies to Mitigate Newfound Risks
Jun 13, 2023 1:30pm – 05:00 PM
Speakers

Mike Mardesich
Senior Manager
Forvis

Jose Soto
Director
MorganFranklin Consulting
Day 1 - Wednesday, June 14, 2023
9:00 |
Co-Chairs Opening Remarks |
9:15 |
DCAA Keynote Address and Audience Q & A |
10:00 |
Managing Hybrid and Virtual Workforce and AuditsBest Practices for Employee Engagement and More |
10:45 |
Networking Break |
11:15 |
The Lesser-Known Takeaways on the Business Systems Audit Process: What to Expect and What to Do When There is a Finding |
12:15 |
Networking Lunch Sponsored by
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1:30 |
The Finer Points of Managing CAS Audits: What is Necessary for Audit Readiness |
2:30 |
LEGAL UPDATELegal Updates Affecting Your Compliance Strategy: Lessons Learned from the Latest, Most Significant Regulatory and Litigation Developments |
3:30 |
Networking Break |
3:45 |
Handling Supply Chain PressuresHow This Affects Your Cost and Pricing Approach Amid Increased Regulatory Scrutiny |
4:30 |
ALUMNI PANELFormer DCAA and DCMA Officials Offer Unique Perspectives on the Changing Landscape |
5:15 |
Networking Reception Sponsored by
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6:15 |
End of Day One |
Day 2 - Thursday, June 15, 2023
8:55 |
Co-Chairs Opening Remarks |
9:00 |
DCMA Keynote Address and Audience Q&A |
9:45 |
Resolving Pricing DilemmasUnraveling the Grey Areas and Complexities in Your Proposals |
10:45 |
Networking Break |
11:00 |
Overhead Should Cost Reviews: Clarifying the Expected Duration, Scope, and Procedures |
12:00 |
Networking Lunch Sponsored by
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1:15 |
Technology Developments: How CMMC 2.0, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics and AI are Changing the Industry |
2:15 |
Bid Protests and Delays: Navigating Tight Timelines and Ensuring Procurement Integrity |
3:15 |
FUTURE TRENDSWhat to Keep on Your Radar for the Next 6 Months |
4:00 |
End of Conference |
Day 1 - Wednesday, June 14, 2023
9:00 |
Co-Chairs Opening Remarks![]() Mathew Herdman ![]() Kelly Peters |
9:15 |
DCAA Keynote Address and Audience Q & A![]() Terri Dilly |
10:00 |
Managing Hybrid and Virtual Workforce and AuditsBest Practices for Employee Engagement and More![]() Jennifer Desautel ![]() Mathew Herdman ![]() John Hindman ![]() Mark Quirk
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10:45 |
Networking Break |
11:15 |
The Lesser-Known Takeaways on the Business Systems Audit Process: What to Expect and What to Do When There is a Finding![]() Marc DesLauriers ![]() Robert Eason ![]() Kimberly Lanfersieck ![]() Noah Leiden This session will discuss the most pressing issues at the forefront, including:
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12:15 |
Networking Lunch Sponsored by
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1:30 |
The Finer Points of Managing CAS Audits: What is Necessary for Audit Readiness![]() Robert Eason ![]() Kristin Torcasi ![]() Nathan Geesaman ![]() Derek Boyd
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2:30 |
LEGAL UPDATELegal Updates Affecting Your Compliance Strategy: Lessons Learned from the Latest, Most Significant Regulatory and Litigation Developments![]() Laura Semple ![]() Crystal Teed ![]() Stephanie Harden
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3:30 |
Networking Break |
3:45 |
Handling Supply Chain PressuresHow This Affects Your Cost and Pricing Approach Amid Increased Regulatory Scrutiny![]() Gary McDonald ![]() Brian Taylor
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4:30 |
ALUMNI PANELFormer DCAA and DCMA Officials Offer Unique Perspectives on the Changing Landscape![]() Joe Bentz ![]() Don McKenzie Participate in an informal conversation with senior former government officials, who will share their views on the evolution of government contracts and audits, and will also take questions from the audience. |
5:15 |
Networking Reception Sponsored by
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6:15 |
End of Day One |
Day 2 - Thursday, June 15, 2023
8:55 |
Co-Chairs Opening Remarks |
9:00 |
DCMA Keynote Address and Audience Q&A![]() Lt. General Dave Bassett |
9:45 |
Resolving Pricing DilemmasUnraveling the Grey Areas and Complexities in Your Proposals![]() Patrick Calvet ![]() Jennifer Flickinger ![]() John Norden
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10:45 |
Networking Break |
11:00 |
Overhead Should Cost Reviews: Clarifying the Expected Duration, Scope, and Procedures![]() Neil Gardner ![]() Steve Lovewell
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12:00 |
Networking Lunch Sponsored by
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1:15 |
Technology Developments: How CMMC 2.0, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics and AI are Changing the Industry![]() Steve Gilmer ![]() Amy Mushahwar ![]() William R. Spence
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2:15 |
Bid Protests and Delays: Navigating Tight Timelines and Ensuring Procurement Integrity![]() Alexander Ginsberg ![]() Anuj Vohra
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3:15 |
FUTURE TRENDSWhat to Keep on Your Radar for the Next 6 Months![]() Dawn Katucki ![]() Kelly Peters ![]() Lee Weber
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4:00 |
End of Conference |
Workshop A — Business Systems: A Complete Guide to Accounting and Estimating Reviews

Joseph Meier
Business Systems Technical Specialist & Instructor
DCAA

Mark Quirk
Vice President, Industry Compliance & Regulatory Affairs
ManTech International

Kelly Peters
Corporate Director, Corporate Contracts and Government Compliance
HII
What is it about?
REGISTRATION OPENS AT 8:30 AM
This session will focus on key accounting system requirements, audit expectations, and best practices around internal controls, policy & procedures, and audit preparation. It will also focus on estimating systems and applicable audits covering foundational requirements, audit best practices and common pitfalls to avoid.
Key Accounting System Processes, Internal Controls, & Audit Considerations
- Overall Control Environment (Including HR & Information Technology Expectations)
- Labor Accounting (Timekeeping & Labor Distribution)
- Billing System
- Indirect Cost and Rates
- Direct Contract Costs (Subcontracts, Material, Other Direct Costs)
- Accounting for Unallowable Costs
Accounting System Oversight & Monitoring
- System Reviews & Internal Audit Plans and Risk Assessment
- Developing and Maintaining System Documentation (policies, procedures, & internal controls
- Internal Control Monitoring
- Training
Estimating System Audits
- Preparing for Your Audit and What Types of Questions Will Be Asked
- Audit process and data requests
- Stakeholder involvement
- Key audit focus areas
- Historical audit results and audit trends
Estimating System Best Practices and Pitfalls
- Best practices for the audit and system adequacy challenges
- Pitfalls to avoid during an Estimating System Audit
- Unique estimating challenges, including forward pricing rates and defective pricing audits
Workshop B — A Deep Dive into Pricing Best Practices and Bid Proposals: Managing the Impact of Inflation on Your Future Bids and Strategies to Mitigate Newfound Risks

Mike Mardesich
Senior Manager
Forvis

Jose Soto
Director
MorganFranklin Consulting
What is it about?
This interactive session will discuss your current pricing challenges for new bid proposals. This timely workshop will provide various strategies to navigate this area. Topics to be discussed include:
- Potential mitigation through using an inflation index but how do you justify it?
- Expected inflation rates: Normally 2%, but now 4%+
- How do you build this into your bid?
- Should you bid current prices and ask for economic price adjustment later?
- GSA and DOD views on managing inflation
- Managing direct and indirect costs to ensure reimbursement