15th Annual Construction Financial Management Conference

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Earn up to: 20 CPE Credits
  • Construction Market Trends
  • Financial Accounting Standards Board
  • Surety, Financial, and Credit Markets
  • Health Care Reform
  • Federal Acquisition Regulations
  • Construction Taxes
  • Strategies for Economic Conditions
  • Fleet Management
  • Ethics and Fraud

Current Registration List

2011 Attendee List

Conference Overview

Jointly sponsored by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA), the 15th Annual AGC/CFMA Construction Financial Management Conference was developed in response to a need for programs and workshops designed specifically for financial professionals in the construction industry.

The three-day conference is filled with 38 interactive sessions, covering the latest industry issues and their financial implications. Sessions are delivered "group-live" and are at an intermediate program level. There are no prerequisites or advanced preparation required.

Who Should Attend

Owners, Chief Financial Officers, Controllers, Treasurers, Certified Public Accountants, Auditors, Consultants, Bankers, Sureties, and others interested in the construction industry will greatly benefit from this conference.

Program Schedule

Wednesday, October 26, 2011
1:00 pm Registration Opens
3:20 pm - 5:00 pm General Session 1 How to Get to Sleep at Night: Construction Financial Management "Boot Camp"
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Welcome Reception Sponsored by McGladrey
Thursday, October 27, 2011
6:00 am Registration Opens
7:00 - 7:45 am Continental Breakfast Sponsored by McGriff, Seibels & Williams, Inc.
7:45 - 8:00 am Opening Remarks Ellis Hefner, CFO, R. R. Dawson Bridge Company
8:00 - 8:50 am General Session 2 The Strategic Imperative: Transforming How Leaders Think
8:50 - 9:00 am Break Sponsored by Clifton Gunderson, LLP
9:00 - 10:15 am Concurrent Sessions
10:15 - 10:30 am Break
10:30 - 11:45 am Concurrent Session Construction Tax Update
  Concurrent Session Financial Market Update
  Concurrent Session Building on Social "Like" Kind Exchanges
  Concurrent Session Fraud - Are You at Risk?
10:15 - 10:30 am Break Sponsored by: Clifton Gunderson, LLP
10:30 - 11:45 am Concurrent Session Construction Tax Update
  Concurrent Session Financial Market Update
  Concurrent Session Building on Social "Like" Kind Exchanges
  Concurrent Session Fraud - Are You at Risk?
11:45 am - 12:45 am Lunch
12:45 - 2:00 pm General Session 3 Tips and Tools for Maintaining Bonding in Tough Times
2:00 - 2:15 pm Break Sponsored by Clifton Gunderson, LLP
2:15 - 3:30 pm Concurrent Session Financial Reporting Update: Important News about Emerging Accounting Topics
  Concurrent Session The Next Gold Rush? Opportunities and Challenges in Public Private Partnerships
  Concurrent Session The Mechanics of Crisis Survival: What to Do When Your Company's Future is Threatened
  Concurrent Session Preparing for Healthcare Reform: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
3:30 - 3:45 pm Break Sponsored by Clifton Gunderson, LLP
3:45 - 5:00 pm Concurrent Session Financial Reporting Update: Important News about Emerging Accounting Topics
  Concurrent Session The Next Gold Rush? Opportunities and Challenges in Public Private Partnerships
  Concurrent Session The Mechanics of Crisis Survival: What to Do When Your Company's Future is Threatened
  Concurrent Session Preparing for Health Care Reform: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
5:00 - 5:10 pm Break Sponsored by Clifton Gunderson, LLP
5:10 - 6:00 pm General Session 4 Roundtable Breakouts
6:00 - 7:00 pm Reception Sponsored by Computer Guidance
Friday, October 28, 2011
7:00 - 7:30 am Continental Breakfast
7:30 - 8:45 am General Session 5 Economic Update
8:45 - 9:00 am Break
9:00 - 10:15 am Concurrent Session Federal Contracting Opportunities and Missteps
  Concurrent Session Fuel Management - Tips, Best Practices and Trends
  Concurrent Session Where Are We Now?
  Concurrent Session Keys to the CFM's Role in Successful Project Management Outcomes
10:15 - 10:30 am Break
10:30 - 11:45 am Concurrent Session Federal Contracting Opportunities and Missteps
  Concurrent Session Fuel Management - Tips, Best Practices and Trends
  Concurrent Session Where Are We Now?
  Concurrent Session Keys to the CFM's Role in Successful Project Management Outcomes
11:45 am - 12:30 pm Lunch
12:30 - 1:20 pm General Session 6 Accounting Standards Update
1:20 - 1:30 pm Break
1:30 - 2:45 pm Concurrent Session Fundamentals of Ethics
  Concurrent Session Importance of Technology for Human Capital Management
  Concurrent Session What Exceptional Contractors Do to Dramatically Enhance Cash Flow
  Concurrent Session Risk Management Best Practices - What Makes a Difference
2:45 - 3:00 pm Break
3:00 - 4:15 pm Concurrent Session Hammers, Nails and Lipstick... Oh My!
  Concurrent Session Importance of Technology for Human Capital Management
  Concurrent Session What Exceptional Contractors Do to Dramatically Enhance Cash Flow
  Concurrent Session Risk Management Best Practices - What Makes a Difference

CPESave the Date: 16th Annual Construction Financial Management Conference, October 24-26, 2012, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada

The Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State Boards of Accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.

For more information regarding CFMA’s refund, complaint, and program cancellation policies, please contact Ariel Sanchirico, Associate Director of Educational Services, at (609) 452-8000 or education@cfma.org.

Registration

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REGISTRATION HAS REACHED CAPACITY

This Year’s Sessions Include:

  • Construction Industry Market Trends
  • Construction Financial Management “Boot Camp”
  • Fraud
  • Surety Market Update
  • Financial and Credit Market Updates
  • Construction Tax Update
  • Mechanics of Crisis Survival
  • Health Care Reform
  • Fleet Management
  • CFO Role in Project Management Success
  • Importance of Technology for Human Capital Management
  • Construction Enterprise Risk Management
  • Financial Statements and Sureties
  • Technology to Improve Productivity
  • Ethics
  • Controlling Cash Position
  • Women in Construction

Who Attended in 2010?

View the list of 2010 attendees

Registration Cancellation Policy:

A full refund of your registration fee will be granted if received in writing on or before October 7, 2011.

A refund of your registration fee, less $100, will be granted if received in writing from October 8, 2011 to October 19, 2011.

No refunds will be granted after October 19, 2011.

Attire:

Attire for all events is business casual.

Hotel Information

A block of rooms has been reserved for the 15th Annual Construction Financial Management Conference at Caesars Palace. To make your reservation, call (866) 227–5944 and identify yourself as an “AGC/CFMA Conference Attendee” or use Group Code “SCAGC1” to receive the discounted group rate.

  • Run-of-House: $189/night plus taxes
  • Forum Tower: $209/night plus taxes
  • Palace Tower: $219/night plus taxes

The hotel reservation cut—off date is October 4, 2011. All reservation changes and/or cancellations must be made directly through the hotel. Reservations may be cancelled up to 72 hours prior to arrival. For online hotel reservations, click here!

Travel Information

We are pleased to offer special discounts for your event. You may book online at www.continental.com and enter your Offer Code ZJSJ381240 in the Offer Code box when searching for your flights.

If booking through a travel professional or MeetingWorks at 800-468-7022, please give them the following information:

Agreement Code: 381240
Z Code: ZJSJ

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Sponsorships Available

The 15th Annual Construction Financial Management Conference brings together financial professionals in the construction industry to discuss the latest industry issues and their financial implications. If your company does work in the construction industry or is contemplating working with the construction industry, this conference is where you need to be. Show your support by becoming a sponsor and place your company before this focused market.

All sponsorships include:

  • Recognition as a sponsor in marketing materials and conference program
  • Signage at event registration and sessions
  • Company literature display

Sponsorship benefits:

  • Demonstrating your company’s dedication to the construction industry
  • Increasing your company’s brand awareness
  • Creating consumer preference and brand loyalty
  • Creating positive corporate public relations
  • Recognition as a key player in construction financial management
  • Supporting sales promotions, campaigns, and objectives
  • Setting your company apart from your competitors

For more information on sponsorships, please contact Karen Lapsevic (AGC) at (202) 547–4733 or lapsevick@agc.org.