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Learn. Connect. Grow. Interested in successfully growing your Federal government contracting business? This group will help you understand new techniques and best practices, introduce you to industry experts and connect with teaming partners. We will offer educational events and networking activities that help people grow their companies.
Featured event
New Procurement Rules & Opportunities for Small Businesses (RFO, Budget, & NDAA)
Bio: Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast and the Small Businesses = Federal Innovation Newsletter on Substack, is a nationally known speaker, author, serial technology entrepreneur and federal business development management consultant and coach. For over 30 years, she has worked in various areas of information technology and innovation management in university, government, and private industries including starting, managing, growing and selling four technology firms.
Her most recent company, Scale2Market, developed the highly popular D.A.V.I.E.™ growth framework for high growth government contractors and the Entrepreneur’s Playbook for early-stage innovation driven companies desiring to prosper in the federal marketplace.
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New Procurement Rules & Opportunities for Small Businesses (RFO, Budget, & NDAA)
·OnlineOnlineBio: Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast and the Small Businesses = Federal Innovation Newsletter on Substack, is a nationally known speaker, author, serial technology entrepreneur and federal business development management consultant and coach. For over 30 years, she has worked in various areas of information technology and innovation management in university, government, and private industries including starting, managing, growing and selling four technology firms.
Her most recent company, Scale2Market, developed the highly popular D.A.V.I.E.™ growth framework for high growth government contractors and the Entrepreneur’s Playbook for early-stage innovation driven companies desiring to prosper in the federal marketplace.10 attendees
DCAA Trends Amidst a Regulatory Overhaul
·OnlineOnlineTopic: DCAA Trends Amidst a Regulatory Overhaul
📌 Key areas we will cover:
- Shifts in audit focus — how DCAA is reallocating resources toward high‑risk areas such as business systems, incurred cost submissions, timekeeping, and cost allowability as new regulations take effect.
- Impact of regulatory updates on compliance expectations — what the overhaul changes in terms of documentation standards, internal controls, and contractor readiness.
- Increased scrutiny on pricing — how evolving rules influence DCAA’s approach to evaluating proposed costs, indirect rates, and estimating systems.
- Contractor risk areas — where companies are most likely to face findings or questioned costs under the new regulatory environment.
- Timeline and transition challenges — how the regulatory overhaul affects audit backlogs, submission timelines, and the pace of DCAA reviews.
- Best practices for staying ahead — proactive steps contractors can take to strengthen systems, improve documentation, and prepare for more rigorous oversight.
About the guest SME:
Tony Worick, Partner, Capital Edge Consulting
As a former Big 4 leader with 18+ years of experience, Tony leads our Accounting & Finance, DFARS Business Systems, and Strategic Advisory capabilities. Tony advises government contractors of all sizes and complexities by designing internal control frameworks and business processes that establish a strong first line of defense, enabling organizations to successfully win and perform work with the government. He strengthens the second line of defense by implementing continuous monitoring practices to assess risks and ensure compliance with DFARS business system requirements and cost allocations in accordance with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Finally, Tony supports the third line of defense by identifying compliance risks and delivering meaningful, actionable recommendations that strengthen organizational oversight.Through regular integration with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) teams performing Accounting, Estimating, and Material Management Accounting System audits, he has mastered DCAA’s audit methodology and approach from planning, through fieldwork, and reporting. Leveraging this experience, Tony has led clients through hundreds of successful government business system audits, enabling organizations to maintain compliance, balance their risk tolerance, and advance their mission.
Education & Certifications:
Tony earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Creighton University, majoring in accounting, and he is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), registered in the states of Virginia, Nebraska, and the District of Columbia.
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