The IRS has indicated it is hiring thousands of agents as it gears up for a significant increase in the number of audits of large multinational taxpayers and high-income individuals. How can you prepare for this upcoming surge in enforcement, and what actions should you take to respond to tax controversy challenges that may be on the horizon? We’ll discuss: An IRS operational update to include service-wide hiring initiatives What taxpaye...

As companies mobilize to meet their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments against current and emerging regulatory requirements, the need to unlock enterprise-wide collaboration will be more important than ever. What role will Controllership play in this nontraditional reporting environment? We’ll discuss: Why Controllership may already be positioned to help lead the charge to ESG compliance How to prepare for and develo...

KPMG and Thomson Reuters will discuss industry-leading practices for deployment of tax technology across the landscape of procurement applications: Coupa, Ariba, Oracle Fusion, and more. This webinar will provide an overview of OneSource Indirect Tax Determination tool for P2P transactions and procurement applications, focusing on integrations and enhancements specific to the procurement process. In addition, KPMG and Thomson Reuters will disc...

Join us for a virtual retirement benefits webinar for Federal Government Employees. From a local “federal benefits guru,” Ed Zurndorfer- you will be learning about the mechanics and intricacies of the Federal Government’s benefits package for its employees. Most attendees say they wished they had come decades earlier, but it’s never too late to learn about the benefits that will support you in your retirement. The Virtu...

According to Net Zero Tracker, more than 100 countries pledged to get to net-zero emissions in the next 30 years. Shifting to a green economy could yield a direct economic gain of $26 trillion by 2030 compared with business as usual. However, the annual investment gap to finance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—currently estimated at $2.5 trillion in developing countries alone—is likely to grow. Emerging technologies such a...

Debriefings are one of the most important tools in a federal contractor’s toolbox. First and foremost, they are the primary way a contractor can find out – whether a contract awardee or an unsuccessful offeror – how to improve their future proposal efforts. In addition, debriefings are a useful and often mandatory step in the bid protest process. But many contractors have serious misconceptions regarding debriefings, when to...

The U.S. General Services Administration is the kingpin for government’s acquisition of the goods and services that government needs to deliver its mission. The Federal FY 2022 budget reflects key funding priorities such as climate change, equity, healthcare, R&D, and information technology. IT modernization, investments in cloud computing, data analytics, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence will be a focus by government agenc...

All federal users including contracting officers, program office officials, managers, and executive staff are invited to participate in these complimentary webinars to learn how Alliant 2 can support their agency IT project initiatives. Warranted contracting officers must complete this training before requesting a Delegation of Procurement Authority (DPA), which will authorize them to issue orders against Alliant 2. This webinar is not open to...

GSA's FSSI Office Supply Fourth Generation (OS4) solution is now available. Presented by the Region 2 Business Development team, this webinar provides detailed information and training on how to order supplies through the FSSI OS4 Purchase Channel. Attendees will receive 1 CLP. The OS4 solution provides customers with the ability to cut costs and increase efficiencies by buying everyday supplies like pens, paper, and printing items from a list...

When it comes to budget planning, many engineering managers simply don’t have enough time, guidance, or understanding of the process. The struggle is real: Budget planning can be opaque, full of unknown terms, and just plain confusing; it can seem impossible to get your planning done in a single quarter. With just a few tips and tricks though, you can be ready to communicate your budgetary needs in the most effective way possible. Join C...