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 Contractsâ, 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.
Stay Ahead of the Curve with VSCPA Virtual Town Halls:
During this free VSCPA Virtual Town Hall, you'll get a recap of the 2026 Virginia General Assembly, an update on national issues affecting the accounting profession, and an overview of the VSCPA's top 2026 strategies.
As a VSCPA member, you have exclusive access to the insights that matter most. Our free, members-only Virtual Town Halls bring together leading experts, industry thought leaders and VSCPA staff to break down the latest developments shaping the accounting profession. From legislation and regulatory shifts to emerging trends and critical skill updates, these dynamic sessions will keep you informed, engaged and ready to navigate what’s next. Plus, you’ll earn free professional education while gaining the knowledge and strategies you need to stay ahead of the curve.
Why attend?
Timely, need-to-know updates impacting CPAs and the profession.
Expert-led discussions featuring top voices in accounting and policy.
Free professional education — exclusive to VSCPA members.
Interactive Q&A opportunities to get your pressing questions answered.
Don’t miss your chance to stay informed, stay connected, and stay ahead — register now! Can't make this one? We're bringing you virtual town halls every quarter so be sure to sign up for the next one.
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30pm (Check-in at 12:00pm)
Location: Live Webinar
Benefit: 1 CPE credit Cost: Free for state society (VSCPA) members
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, April 21, 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
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)
