Proper Accounting for Indirect & Equipment Costs
Jun 27, 2010 12:00pm ‐ Jun 27, 2010 1:15pm
Credits: None available.
In this timely session, you'll:
- Learn the differences between direct costs, indirect costs, and general administrative costs - and how to account for each
- Be able to properly account for under- and overallocated indirect and equipment costs
- Know when to test for impairment of fixed assets due to equipment underutilization
Successful Compensation Strategies in a Challenging Economy
Jun 27, 2010 12:00pm ‐ Jun 27, 2010 1:15pm
Credits: None available.
As the economy improves, recruiting and retention will once again become a major focus for contractors. This session will offer practical steps to keep compensation programs competitive and positioned to compete for the best and brightest talent as these difficult economic times come to an end. Attendees will:
- Know the importance of keeping their pay program "market driven"
- Recognize those indicators that might predict when compensation is going to change
- Discover compensation trendsaffecting their business
- Learn what their peers are doing to ensure a competitive stance
- Explore sound compensation planning strategies for 2010 and 2011
Business Resilience: Manage Enterprise Risk to Maximize Profitability!
Jun 27, 2010 12:00pm ‐ Jun 27, 2010 1:15pm
Credits: None available.
A resilient enterprise is better equipped to anticipate surprises, recover from disruptions, adapt to changing conditions, and leverage emerging opportunities. This session can help you:
- Enhance your ability to hit corporate objectives with project life cycle risk management
- Use risk intelligence to make better strategic decisions and more accurate bids
- Demonstrate robust risk management to help access credit at more favorable rates
- Plan for crises and contingencies so that your company can quickly return to profitability and protect its reputation
- Mitigate systemic and emerging issues earlier to increase your competitive advantage
IT Trends in Construction
Jun 27, 2010 12:00pm ‐ Jun 27, 2010 1:15pm
Credits: None available.
- Web-based applications
- Changes in infrastructure and IT staffing
- BIM
- Business Intelligence
- Estimating and Preconstruction
- Changes in the ERP landscape
Preparing for the Owner's Contractor Compliance Audit
Jun 27, 2010 1:45pm ‐ Jun 27, 2010 3:00pm
Credits: None available.
Why are more owners performing audits and what are they finding? This session covers:
- Contract terms that create the biggest problems
- Contract terms that can be helpful
- Red flags that auditors focus on
- Procedures to safeguard against problems
- How to prepare for an owner audit
Document Imaging, Content Management, and Workflow Automation
Jun 27, 2010 1:45pm ‐ Jun 27, 2010 3:00pm
Credits: None available.
Contractors describe real-world experiences with imaging and workflow automation technology, including:
- A/P invoice routing and approval
- Text and handwriting recognition applications
- Electronic records management
- Integration with accounting and other systems
- The culture shift from paper-based to electronic processes
- Lessons learned and setting expectations
Reputation Risk Management
Jun 28, 2010 6:00am ‐ Jun 28, 2010 7:15am
Credits: None available.
Get an overview of strategic risks and how they differ from financial, operational, human, fortuitous, and insurance risks, as well as:
- Reputation as a key strategic asset
- Crisis risk management and reputation risk
- "Halo" vs. "Black eye" effect
- Reputation as a sustainable competitive advantage
- Reputation management best practices
Internal Controls, Procedures, and Strategies to Prosper in Tough Times
Jun 28, 2010 6:00am ‐ Jun 28, 2010 7:15am
Credits: None available.
This session covers what CFMs should do during tough economic times:
- Keep up with construction trends and developments
- Know the basic accounting principles and developments as a result of the current economic climate
- Find out key internal controls and procedures to implement during a recession
- Discover procedures to control costs and increase profitability
Will the Stimulus Package Finally Yield More Work & More Jobs?
Jun 28, 2010 6:00am ‐ Jun 28, 2010 7:15am
Credits: None available.
This session will discuss the American ReÂcovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) money as it relates to infrastructure, federal funding, and state funding. It will also proÂvide an update on the current status and direction of the federal highway fundingand will touch on backlog and carry over.
Reduce E-Discovery Risk with E-Mail & E-Forms Management
Jun 28, 2010 6:00am ‐ Jun 28, 2010 7:15am
Credits: None available.
E-mail and e-forms management solutions are beneficial in many ways. This session will explain your obligations and incorporate technology to keep electronically stored information working for you, not against you. Some highlights include:
- Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
- Pros and Cons of the 3 types of e-mail archiving
- Advantages of e-forms beyond Acrobat PDF's
- How to reduce legal costs in e-discovery
- What's next, after FRCP 2007 for electronically stored information