ACEC Finance Forum
The ACEC Finance Forum brings together financial professionals from engineering firms nationwide for two days of open discussion, interactive roundtables, and expert-led sessions. Designed to help AEC leaders navigate emerging trends and operational challenges, attendees will explore topics critical to firm growth:
- AI in Finance: Practical use cases and automation strategies for engineering firms.
- Financial Market & Economic Trends: M&A activity, firm valuation, and capital allocation strategies.
- Project Metrics & FP&A: Turning raw project data into actionable financial intelligence.
- Legislative & Tax Updates: Navigating federal policy shifts, tax strategies, and legislative impacts.
- HR & Finance Collaboration: Driving smarter workforce and business decisions through shared data and joint alignment.
- Peer-to-Peer Roundtables: Interactive discussions with industry CFOs on firm size, business structure, and operational efficiency.
Stambaugh Ness is honored to have Tony Machi, Director of Government Contracting Services, featured to co-present on federal contracting compliance with Dan Purvine on Tuesday, September 29.
Featured Breakout Session:
FAR Update & Open Discussion
Tuesday, September 29 | 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
- Tony Machi, CPA, MBA, Director of Government Contracting Services at Stambaugh Ness
- Dan Purvine, President, AE Clarity Consulting and Training
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliance remains a critical area for engineering firms working with public sector clients. In this two-part presentation and interactive open discussion, Tony and Dan will break down:
- Recent administrative and regulatory updates impacting indirect cost rates and overhead compliance.
- Best practices for maintaining compliance with state DOTs and AASHTO audit standards.
- Key strategies for navigating executive compensation allowability, National Compensation Matrix (NCM) application, and audit risk mitigation.
Let’s Connect in Cleveland
Attending the forum? Stambaugh Ness experts will be on-site participating in sessions and networking throughout the event. Whether you want to discuss rate optimization, M&A readiness, or financial planning strategies, we would love to connect.
