Program Schedule

All events take place at the convention center unless otherwise noted.

Monday, May 25
Room Number
0800-1700 Optional Pre-PDI sessions
0800-1700 #1 (DoD Cert Levels 1/2) CDFM Module 1 – Resource Management Environment 208
0800-1700 #2 (DoD Cert Levels 1/2) CDFM Module 2 – Budget and Cost Analysis 209
0800-1700 #3 (DoD Cert Level 2) CDFM Module 3 – Accounting and Finance 210
0800-1700 #4A (DoD Cert Level 2) CDFM Module 4 – Acquisition Business Management 204 & 205
0800-1700 #5A (DoD Cert Level 2) Fiscal Law – Purpose (31 US Code 1301) Overview 216

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Tuesday, May 26
0900-1800 Registration Open
0900-1530 Optional Various Special Events
0800-1700 Optional Pre-PDI sessions
0800-1700 #1 (DoD Cert Levels 1/2) CDFM Module 1 – Resource Management Environment 208
0800-1700 #2 (DoD Cert Levels 1/2) CDFM Module 2 – Budget and Cost Analysis 209
0800-1700 #3 (DoD Cert Level 2) CDFM Module 3 – Accounting and Finance 210
0800-1700 #4B (DoD Cert Level 2) CDFM Module 4 – Acquisition Business Management 204 & 205
0800-1700 #5B (DoD Cert Level 2) Fiscal Law – Purpose (31 US Code 1301) Overview 216
1100-1215 #11 MICROSOFT – How to Record a Macro in EXCEL and Learn About Relative Reference. A Hidden Gem of Using a Macro 220
1245-1400 #7 Course Alignment – DoD FM Certification Program
217
1245-1400 #8 Supervisor & Component Certification Authority – DoD FM Certification Program 218
1245-1400 #9A User Training – DoD FM Certification Program 219
1245-1400 #12 MICROSOFT – EXCEL Tips and Tricks 220
1430-1545 #7 Course Alignment – DoD FM Certification Program 217
1430-1545 #8 Supervisor & Component Certification Authority – DoD FM Certification Program 217
1430-1545 #9B User Training – DoD FM Certification Program 219
1430-1545 #13 220
MICROSOFT – Scoreboard in EXCEL
220
1400-1700 Community Service Project: Veterans Transitional Housing
1400-1800 Scavenger Hunt
1800-2100 WWII Museum Reception

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Wednesday, May 27 (Service Day)
0700-0800 Breakfast Hall B1
0700-1700 Registration Open
0700-1700 Charity Raffle (Weds.-Thurs.)
Great Hall Pre-Function
0800-1700 CDFM Testing 202
0800-0915 Opening Session Great Hall
0915-0930 Break
0930-1130 Service Workshops
0930-1130 Air Force General Session R02
0930-1130 Army General Session R06
0930-1130 Coast Guard General Session 225
0930-1130 Defense-Wide General Session 220
1130-1145 Break
1145-1330 Luncheon Session
1330-1345 Break
1345-1645 Service Workshops
1345-1445 Air Force: DoD FM Certification: The Three-Step Process R01
1345-1445 Air Force: Budget Outlook R02
1345-1445 Air Force: PPBE 101 R03
1345-1445 Air Force:DoD Cost Community Initiatives
R04
1345-1445 Air Force: Back to Basics: Focus on Accounting andFinancial Services Office (FSO) Duties R05

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1345-1445 Army: Critical Initiatives in Financial Operations 208
1345-1445 Army: Managing and Embracing Change – The Optimization of Army Financial Management 210
1345-1445 Army: The Army Strategic Emphasis in Cost Management 217
1345-1445 Army: DoD FM Certification – Get Certified 209
1345-1445 Army: Speed Mentoring 218
1350-1420 Defense-Wide: Solving The Intra-Governmental Eliminations Material Weakness
R06
1345-1445 Coast Guard: Funds Management and the Anti-Deficiency Act
225
1420-1450 Defense-Wide: Comptroller Jeopardy R06
1450-1540 Air Force: myFM Career: Planning for Success! R01
1450-1540 Air Force: Comptroller Officer Development R02
1450-1540 Air Force: DEAMS Customer Panel Discussion R03
1450-1540 Air Force: AFIMSC Update and LifeRAFT Demonstration R04
1450-1540 Air Force: FIAR: Bringing the Air Force into Compliance R05
1500-1600 Army: Audit Readiness – an Army Priority! 208
1500-1600 Army: Managing and Embracing Change – The Optimization of Army Financial Management 210
1500-1600 Army: The Army Strategic Emphasis in Cost Management 217
1500-1600 Army: DoD FM Certification – Get Certified 209
1500-1600 Army: Speed Mentoring 218
1445-1530 Coast Guard: Audit & Audit Remediation 225
1545-1630 Coast Guard: Internal Controls 225
1450-1620 Defense-Wide: Roundtables R06
1555-1645 Air Force: Enlisted Matters R01
1555-1645 Air Force: FM Officer Development Assignments and Deployments R02
1555-1645 Air Force: Civilian Force Development R03
1630-1730 Coast Guard: New Line of Accounting & FMSII Updates 225
1800-2100 Welcome Dinner Great Hall

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Thursday, May 28
0700-0800 Breakfast Hall B1
0700-0800 Chapter Roundtables Rivergate
0800-1700 CDFM Testing 202
0800-0900 General Session Great Hall
0900-0915 Break
0915-1030 Workshops/Mini-Courses
0915-1030 #15A (DoD Cert Level 2) Budget Execution and Performance Integration R03
0915-1030 #16A (DoD Cert Level 2) Cost-Benefit Analysis 217
0915-1030 #18A (DoD Cert Level 2) Leadership for the Future 210
0915-1030 #29A (DoD Cert Level 3) Decision Support for Leaders 209
0915-1030 #30A (DoD Cert Level 3) Concepts, Techniques & Tools that Support Program Budgeting R05
0915-1030 #31A (DoD Cert Level 3) Risk Management 218
0915-1030 #37 Combatant Commands – Missions, Requirements & Resources 220
0915-1030 #62 Auditors General – Current Issues R02
0915-1030 #67 The DHS Story – Road to Auditability R01
0915-1030 #71 Is Your Financial System Ready? An Overview of Effective FISCAM Assessments 211
0915-1030 #76 Construction in Progress: Building Tomorrow 219
0915-1030 #81 FM & Program Management: Integration & Intersections R04
0915-1030 #86 DoD FM Certification: The Foundation of Your Professional Development 208

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1030-1045 Break
1045-1200 Workshops/Mini-Courses
1045-1200 #15B (DoD Cert Level 2) Budget Execution and Performance Integration R03
1045-1200 #16B (DoD Cert Level 2) Cost-Benefit Analysis 217
1045-1200 #18B (DoD Cert Level 2) Leadership for the Future# 210
1045-1200 #29B (DoD Cert Level 3) Decision Support for Leaders 209
1045-1200 #30B (DoD Cert Level 3) Concepts, Techniques & Tools that Support Program Budgeting R05
1045-1200 #31B (DoD Cert Level 3) Risk Management 218
1045-1200 #35 Current Budget Issues 220
1045-1200 #45 Improved Cash Accountability with Government-Wide Accounting R04
1045-1200 #60 Audit & Audit Readiness – What is Next for DoD? 211
1045-1200 #65 The Audit Cycle A Never Ending Journey 208
1045-1200 #70 IT Controls – From Readiness to Sustainment R01
1045-1200 #80 Cost and Schedule Confidence Levels 219
1045-1200 #88 DoD Civilian Personnel Trends and Issues R02
1200-1345 Luncheon Session

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1345-1400 Break
1400-1515 Workshops/Mini-Courses
1400-1515 #9A User Training – DoD FM Certification Program  217
1400-1515 #21A (DoD Cert Level 2) Operational Decision Support 210
1400-1515 #23A (DoD Cert Level 2) Cost Benefit Analysis for Analysts 208
1400-1515 #26A (DoD Cert Level 3) Analytical Decision Making for Financial Managers R05
1400-1515 #27A (DoD Cert Level 3) The Economic Environment and the Application of Economic Tools Supporting Financial Managers 209
1400-1515 #38 Budget Uncertainty and the Role of Civil Servants 220
1400-1515 #54 Fact Based Decision Making R01
1400-1515 #56 Enterprise Risk Management – Supporting Your Managers Internal Control Program and Audit Readiness R04
1400-1515 #59 Financial Audit Readiness: The Big Picture – What’s It Mean to You and Your Organization? 211
1400-1515 #72 What are SSAE 16 Reports and How Do I Use Them to Support My Financial Statement Audit and A-123 Compliance Requirements? 219
1400-1515 #82 Recognizing and Mitigating Risk 218
1400-1515 #91 CFO Career Panel – Decision Making R02
1400-1515 #92A LEADER-NOMICS – Twenty Economic Principles Essential to Sound Leadership/Decision-Making R03

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1515-1530 Break
1530-1645 Workshops/Mini-Courses
1530-1645 #9B User Training – DoD FM Certification Program 217
1530-1645 #21B (DoD Cert Level 2) Operational Decision Support 210
1530-1645 #23B (DoD Cert Level 2) Cost Benefit Analysis for Analysts 208
1530-1645 #26B (DoD Cert Level 3) Analytical Decision Making for Financial Managers R05
1530-1645 #27B (DoD Cert Level 3) The Economic Environment and the Application of Economic Tools Supporting Financial Managers 209
1530-1645 #39 Budget Execution 101 218
1530-1645 #43 Current Issues in DoD Financial Operations 220
1530-1645 #49 Current and Recurring Issues in Fiscal Law 211
1530-1645 #53 Trends and Innovations –
Developing a Data and Analytics Powered Approach
R02
1530-1645 #63 Asset Management Auditability – A Modern Approach to Coordinating Operational and FM Functions R04
1530-1645 #64 T1-97 Audit Strategy and Plan of Execution R01
1530-1645 #78 Earned Value and the Acquisition Program 219
1530-1645 #92B LEADER-NOMICS – Twenty Economic Principles Essential to Sound Leadership/Decision-Making R03
1700-1815 National Council Meeting 211

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Friday, May 29
0700-0800 Breakfast Hall B1
0800-1500 CDFM Testing 202
0800-0900 General Session Great Hall
0900-0915 Break
0915-1030 Workshops/Mini-Courses
0915-1030 #19A (DoD Cert Level 2) Concepts, Techniques and Tools that Support Performance Budgeting# 208
0915-1030 #22A (DoD Cert Level 2) Enabling Informed Decision Making 217
0915-1030 #24A (DoD Cert Level 2) Internal Controls: Meeting Federal Requirements for Accountability R04
0915-1030 #25A (DoD Cert Level 3) Budget Execution and Performance Integration# R02
0915-1030 #32A (DoD Cert Level 3)
Cost Benefit Analysis for Decision Makers
209
0915-1030 #41 The Benefits of Conducting Another BRAC Round 211
0915-1030 #44 How Current Government-Wide Initiatives Will Shape DoD FM in the Future 220
0915-1030 #50 Non-Appropriated Funds:
Not Just an Installation Picnic
218
0915-1030 #55 Enterprise Risk Management in a Complex World R03
0915-1030 #69 How the FM Target Environment Will Help Us Sustain Financial Auditability R05
0915-1030 #74 Coordinating Internal Controls & Process Remediation to Achieve Sustainable Financial Audit Success 210
0915-1030 #75 Resolving the Active Component (AC) PCS Financial Material Weakness and Implementing a Corrective Action Plan 219
0915-1030 #92A LEADER-NOMICS – Twenty Economic Principles Essential to Sound Leadership/Decision-Making R01
1030-1045 Break

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1045-1200 Workshops/Mini-Courses
1045-1200 #19B (DoD Cert Level 2) Concepts, Techniques and Tools that Support Performance Budgeting 208
1045-1200 #22B (DoD Cert Level 2) Enabling Informed Decision Making 217
1045-1200 #24B (DoD Cert Level 2) Internal Controls: Meeting Federal Requirements for Accountability R04
1045-1200 #25B (DoD Cert Level 3) Budget Execution and Performance Integration R02
1045-1200 #32B (DoD Cert Level 3) Cost Benefit Analysis for Decision Makers 209
1045-1200 #40 Current Issues in the Defense Working Capital Fund R05
1045-1200 #47 Are You Leveraging Your ERP for Process Efficiencies? R03
1045-1200 #51 Financial Institutions on DoD Installations 101 219
1045-1200 #66 Operating Materials and Supplies: Whose Part Is It Anyway? 210
1045-1200 #73 Managers’ Internal Control Program 211
1045-1200 #79 Intermediate Earned Value Management 218
1045-1200 #95 Biased: Who, Me? 220
1045-1200 #92B LEADER-NOMICS – Twenty Economic Principles Essential
to Sound Leadership/
Decision-Making
R01
1200-1345 Luncheon Session Great Hall

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1345-1400 Break
1400-1515 Workshops/Mini-Courses
1400-1515 #17A (DoD Cert Level 2) Cost Concepts for Accounting Analysis R05
1400-1515 #20A (DoD Cert Level 2) Business Case Analysis 217
1400-1515 #28A (DoD Cert Level 3) Multi-criteria Decision-making for Financial Managers 209
1400-1515 #33A (DoD Cert Level 3) Leadership for the Future R04
1400-1515 #36 The 114th Congress and the DoD Budget 211
1400-1515 #46 Two for the Price of One –Standardizing Interagency Agreements & E2E BPR of
the IGT
210
1400-1515 #57 Risk: It’s More Than Modeling Uncertainty R03
1400-1515 #77 Budgeting Policies and Implications for Acquisition Programs 218
1400-1515 #84 Defense Contract Audit Agency – Contract Close-out 208
1400-1515 #87 DoD Financial Management Workforce Development R01
1400-1515 #89 Ethics for DoD Employees R02
1400-1515 #94 I’m Not Being Critical, I’m Just Thinking 220
1515-1530 Break
1530-1645 Workshops/Mini-Courses
1530-1645 #8 Supervisor and Component Certification Authority –
DoD FM Certification Program
R01
1530-1645 #17B (DoD Cert Level 2) Cost Concepts for Accounting Analysis R05
1530-1645 #20B (DoD Cert Level 2) Business Case Analysis 217
1530-1645 #28B (DoD Cert Level 3) Multi-criteria Decision-making for Financial Managers 209
1530-1645 #33B (DoD Cert Level 3) Leadership for the Future R04
1530-1645 #48 Antideficiency Act: The 4-4-4 Plan to Avoid Violations 211
1530-1645 #61 End Game Strategy for Audit for 2017 and 2018 R02
1530-1645 #68 Billion Dollar Listings – How to Successfully Mange and Account for Real Property 210
1530-1645 #83 Resolving Wicked Problems R03
1530-1645 #96 MICROSOFT EXCEL Pivot Tables 220

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