MACPA 2024 Government Contractors Conference

GRF is proud to attend and present a session at the MACPA 2024 Government Contractors Conference.

The Maryland Association of CPAs (MACPA) Government Contractors Conference is an annual event that provides valuable insights, updates, and networking opportunities for accounting professionals working with government contractors. The conference will cover a range of topics relevant to this specialized sector, including regulatory changes, legal updates, a DCAA update, cybersecurity, and more!

Featured Presentations

Contractor Experiences with DCAA: Rules vs. Reality

9:10 – 10:10 AM | Speakers: Paul Calabrese and Steve Shamlian

Join our panel discussion of two former DCAA auditors who have worked for government contractors and as consultants for public accounting firms. They will compare and contrast situations interfacing on a variety of DCAA audits. Learn what they experienced and how they navigated a minefield for their clients involving risk, compliance and resolving contested findings. Understand the role of an Independent Public Accountant and the audits they perform on DCAA’s behalf, including how an ACO can impact the resolution of contested findings.

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Speakers: Melissa Musser, Sue Chon, and Tom Daley

Is your organization prepared for new and upcoming environmental, social, and governance (ESG) requirements that could impact government contractors? Join us for a one-hour overview of ESG topics impacting the government contracting space, including the Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council proposed rule that would require disclosures of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. We’ll discuss how to get started tracking your GHG emissions, develop your organization’s ESG strategy by conducting an ESG risk assessment, and provide valuable advice on right-sizing your ESG initiatives.