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AGENDA

Earn Up To 12 CPE Credits

The agenda was created to combine flexibility and maximum impact while also providing unique networking environments.

Pre-Conference Seminar
Thursday, October 16

  • Registration

    7:00AM - 5:00PM

  • Continental Breakfast

    7:00AM - 8:00AM

    Location: Grandover Continental Breakfast

  • Behavioral Ethics

    8:00AM - 9:00AM

    Presented by: Jonathan Kraftchick, Cherry Bekaert

    Session Overview:
    The world is changing quickly, and with that, comes people with varied views and values. We tend to be influenced by one group while ignoring the views of others. In this course, we'll discuss the various definitions of "right" and how common biases can make the gray areas that much grayer. In this presentation, we’ll discuss how ethics is not just about right or wrong, or not doing “bad” things. It's about pausing and paying attention to what's going on around you and becoming more aware of the everyday dilemmas that surround us as accountants.

    Learning Objectives:
    - Become aware of the many ethical blindspots
    - Define what ethics is an is not
    - Better understand personal values and how they interact with business ethics

    CPE Credit in Ethics

  • Break

    9:00AM - 9:10AM

  • Fun At Work: “Building Team Engagement through Processes and Problem Solving”

    9:10AM - 10:25AM/10:35AM - 11:50AM

    Presented by: Todd & Marsha Davis (“The Fun Coaches”)

    Interactive Session Overview:
    In a collaborative learning game, participants will act as CEO and CFMs of a company and teams will manage various strategic initiatives, while facing changing market conditions and unforeseen situations.

    Learning Objectives:

    To improve collaboration, communication, and decision-making through a uniquely team building experience.

    CPE Credits in Personal Development

  • Break

    10:25AM - 10:35AM

  • Fun At Work: “Building Team Engagement through Processes and Problem Solving”

    10:35AM - 11:50AM

    Interactive Session Continued.

Main Conference

  • Welcome Lunch

    12:00PM - 1:00PM

    Sponsored by:

  • Cybersecurity

    1:15PM - 2:20PM

    Presented by: TBD

    Session Overview:

    Learning Objectives:

    CPE Credits in Information Technology

  • Break

    2:20PM - 2:45PM

  • “Trump, Taxes & Tariffs: A Regulatory Update”

    2:45PM - 3:50PM

    Panelists: Justin Herp, Eric Hargraves, and Bergin Fisniku

    Session Overview:

    Learning Objectives:

    CPE Credits in Economics

  • Break

    3:50PM - 4:15PM

  • Mergers & Acquisitions in the Construction Industry

    4:15PM - 5:25PM

    Presented by: Matt Godwin & Alex Miller, FMI

    Session Overview:

    Learning Objectives:

    CPE Credit in Management Services

  • Reception

    5:30PM - 7:00PM

Friday, October 17

  • Breakfast

    7:00AM - 8:00AM

  • LARP (Live Action Role Play) & Employment Law

    8:00AM - 9:15AM

    Presented by: Ken Gray

    Session Overview:

    Learning Objectives:

    CPE Credits in Business Management & Organization

  • Construction-specific Fraud

    9:20AM - 10:20AM

    Presented by: Alex Smith

    Session Overview:

    Learning Objectives:

    CPE Credit in TBD

  • Break

    10:25AM - 10:45AM

  • Introduction with Prizes

    10:45AM - 11:00AM

  • KEYNOTE: “Monetary Masala”

    11:00AM - 12:15PM

    Presented by: Anirban Basu, MPP, MA, JD, Ph.D.

    Session Overview:

    Learning Objectives:

    CPE Credit in Economics

  • Closing Remarks & Adjourn

    12:15PM

CPE for the Thursday Morning Seminar is provided by CFMA National:
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 final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: https://www.nasbaregistry.org.

Delivery method:
All presentations are in an Interactive Group – Live setting

In order to be awarded the full credit hours, you will receive an email from CFMA post-Conference and asked to submit the code words provided at the meeting to verify your attendance.

CPE for the Main Conference is provided by Smith Leonard PLLC:
Smith Leonard PLLC 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.nasbaregistry.org.

Required For:
Executives/managers in the construction and ancillary industries with financial or management responsibilities.

Complaints: 
For more information regarding complaints, please call Christine Thompson at 336.821.1321.

Delivery method:
All presentations are in an interactive Group – Live setting

In order to be awarded the full credit hours, you must be present and register your attendance and departure on the Attendance Verification/Certificate of Completion form provided at the registration desk.

Refunds and Cancellations:
Cancellations prior to October 3rd will incur a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds issued for cancellations after October 3rd. Please contact Amy Bruns by e-mailing cfma@conferencenavigators.com with the subject line: “Please cancel my registration for the 2025 Carolinas Construction Conference.” If the 2025 CFMA Carolinas Construction Conference Committee cancels this Conference for any reason, your registration fee will be refunded.