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When Ethics Meet Enforcement: Circular 230 In IRS Collections
2/17/2026

Understanding IRS collections involves more than just technical expertise; it requires a solid grasp of ethical obligations. This course offers tax professionals an in-depth exploration of Circular 230, the IRS's guidelines regarding practitioner conduct in the context of collections. Attendees will encounter real-world scenarios and practical advice to navigate ethical dilemmas effectively, ensuring compliance while protecting client interests and their professional integrity. By the end of the session, participants will feel equipped to address common challenges in tax collection representation.

Learning Objectives: 

  • Identify ethical issues common to tax collection representation
  • Classify best practices for handling ethical concerns
  • Evaluate relevant rules from the Internal Revenue Code and Circular 230 and their application to collection scenarios
  • Describe the impact of ethical practices on professional reputation in tax collection situations


Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00pm
Location: Live Webinar
Speakers: Rebecca Sheppard, Esq and J Peter Haukebo, Esq both Partners at Frost Law 
Benefit: 1 CPE credit
Cost: Free for members, Guests pay $25


Location: Live Virtual Session






Economic Update
2/26/2026

As 2026 begins, the Twin Engines of Growth—liquidity and productivity—are propelling the U.S. economy forward, while the bond market sets the pace by shaping inflation expectations and long‑term rates.

This is a year to seize early opportunities: focus on effective pricing for both high-income and low-income households, refinance balance sheets, and invest in technology-driven efficiency and cash‑producing AI infrastructure. Expect liquidity to increase in the first half, but remember, the “sugar high” will fade if inflation remains sticky or fiscal credibility falters. This year will likely bring broad economic growth early on, followed by a reality check later, so it’s important to structure your business and investment strategies to thrive whether growth accelerates or slows.

 

Discover insightful perspectives on:

  • What’s ahead for the U.S. economy
  • Global economic trends
  • The impact of AI infrastructure
  • The shifting real estate market
  • How labor continues to affect the restaurant, franchise, and hospitality industry
  • The aftermath of tariffs on manufacturing and distribution
  • This year’s M&A cycle
  • And more


Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00pm
Location: Live Webinar
Speakers: Simeon Wallis, CFA, Chief Investment Officer and Partner, Aprio Wealth Management 
Benefit: 1 CPE credit
Cost: Free for members, Guests pay $25


Location: Live Virtual Session






SCA Overview and Intersection of Davis Bacon Act/Service Contract Act issues (GovCon SIG)
3/10/2026

Next in the GovCon Breakfast Series -- SCA Overview and Intersection of Davis Bacon Act/Service Contract Act issues
This BDO presentation will cover an overview of the Service Contract Act, and the key requirement for both act, highlighting when the compliance intersects.  Additionally, the presentation will cover compliance tips and techniques for avoiding noncompliance.  We will include a brief Q&A to cover any questions from the audience.



Details: 8:00-9:00 am Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Live Virtual Meeting: Zoom meeting information will be sent with your email confirmation.
Presenters: Nuno Montrod,  Director, Prevailing Wages, BDO and Esther Pujol Rodriguez, Senior Manager, Government Contracts​, BDO
Benefits: 1.0 hour of CPE (free to Northern Chapter VSCPA members; non-members pay $25)

We hope you will join us!

Presenter Biographies:

Nuno Montrod,  Director, Prevailing Wages: Nuno Montrond is a Labor Prevailing Wage Specialist with over 19 years of experience in federal wage and hour enforcement, government contracts labor compliance, and prevailing wage requirements. He specializes in advising public- and private-sector clients on compliance with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship (PWA) requirements, as well as the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), Service Contract Act (SCA), and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Prior to joining BDO, Nuno served as an Assistant District Director with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, where he played a key role in enforcing complex wage and hour laws and overseeing civil and criminal investigations. His experience includes certified payroll reviews, fringe benefit and overtime analysis, worker classification assessments, and audit support across a wide range of industries, including construction, energy, healthcare, defense contracting, and professional services.
Nuno works closely with clients to develop practical compliance frameworks, mitigate wage and hour risk, and prepare for government audits and inquiries. His background in enforcement provides clients with a proactive, regulator-informed approach to prevailing wage, apprenticeship, and labor standards compliance.

Esther Pujol Rodriguez, Senior Manager, Government Contracts:  Esther has extensive experience providing accounting services, internal audit, compliance, process improvement, project management, cost optimization, and risk consulting projects to Fortune 500 companies, small private entities, and nonprofit organizations.
Before this role, Esther served as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for several organizations in the government contracting and nonprofit sectors. Currently, she helps BDO customers with financial transparency, efficiency in reporting, effective internal controls and compliance with GovCon regulations including SCA, in addition to implementing and correcting ERP systems.
She is always open to bring world class financial controls to your organization, including regulatory compliance, and efficient usage (full benefit) of your ERP system.

Location: Live Virtual Webinar






2026 Virginia General Assembly Professional Issues and Legislative Update
3/24/2026

Join the VSCPA for a free webinar that explores issues impacting you, your profession and society at large. 

Join the VSCPA Advocacy Team and representatives from AICPA & CIMA for a review of the 2026 Virginia General Assembly session and top issues.

Course meets VBOA requirements for 1 CPE but does not qualify for NASBA credits.



Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00pm
Location: Live Webinar
Speakers: Emily Walker, Vice President of Advocacy, VSCPA 
Benefit: 1 CPE credit
Cost: Free for members, Guests pay $25


Location: Live Virtual Session






GovCon Breakfast Series (GovCon SIG)
5/12/2026

Next in the GovCon Breakfast Series --

Details: 8:00-9:00 am Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Live Virtual Meeting: Zoom meeting information will be sent with your email confirmation.
Presenter: TBD
Benefits: 1.0 hour of CPE (free to Northern Chapter VSCPA members; non-members pay $25)

We hope you will join us!
Location: Live Virtual Webinar






GovCon Breakfast Series (GovCon SIG)
7/14/2026

Next in the GovCon Breakfast Series --

Details: 8:00-9:00 am Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Live Virtual Meeting: Zoom meeting information will be sent with your email confirmation.
Presenter: TBD
Benefits: 1.0 hour of CPE (free to Northern Chapter VSCPA members; non-members pay $25)

We hope you will join us!
Location: Live Virtual Webinar






GovCon Breakfast Series (GovCon SIG)
9/8/2026

Next in the GovCon Breakfast Series --

Details: 8:00-9:00 am Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Live Virtual Meeting: Zoom meeting information will be sent with your email confirmation.
Presenter: TBD
Benefits: 1.0 hour of CPE (free to Northern Chapter VSCPA members; non-members pay $25)

We hope you will join us!
Location: Live Virtual Webinar






GovCon Breakfast Series (GovCon SIG)
11/10/2026

Next in the GovCon Breakfast Series --

Details: 8:00-9:00 am Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Live Virtual Meeting: Zoom meeting information will be sent with your email confirmation.
Presenter: TBD
Benefits: 1.0 hour of CPE (free to Northern Chapter VSCPA members; non-members pay $25)

We hope you will join us!
Location: Live Virtual Webinar