2010 SEMINAR
                        April 20 thru April 22
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Please Note:   I will be out of my office starting February 22 through March 11, 2010
If you need to contact me during this period please e-mail at bruce@brucejohnsonassociates.com  Thank You.

Why Bruce Johnson Associates?

Bruce Johnson Associates, Inc. is uniquely qualified to meet your needs in identifying and recovering the maximum allowable amount of your administrative costs through seminars, workshops, and consulting services. 

   Bruce P. Johnson, President of Bruce Johnson Associates, Inc., is a recognized leader and expert in the field of indirect costs for Tribal governments. His credentials and qualifications are: MBA - Management BS - Accounting Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) Retired. 22 years with Department of the Interior as an Accountant, Auditor and Indirect Cost Negotiator Trainer, Seminar leader, and Speaker for Tribal organizations, Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Association of Government Accountants. 

   During 1987-1994, Bruce Johnson Associates, Inc. was responsible for reviewing and negotiating indirect cost rates with 40 state agencies and 160 Tribes each year, and as a result, he has developed a rapport with Tribal leaders and managers, Bureau of Indian Affairs officials, and certified public accountants in training and developing indirect cost proposals and related cost principles under OMB Circular A-87. Bruce P. Johnson has received numerous awards from the Department of the Interior’s Office of Inspector General, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Association of Government Accountants. 
   Bruce P. Johnson, MBA, CGFM Retired, is the owner of Bruce Johnson Associates, Inc., a consulting business founded in 1995, which specializes in consulting, preparation and training to design and develop Indirect Cost Proposals for Indian tribes, bands, rancherias, nations and Alaska native organizations, including Indian health clinics, community colleges and other Native not-for-profit organizations. 

   Also, indirect cost proposals are prepared for local irrigation districts. Since 1995, Mr. Johnson has worked with more than 50 tribal organizations in 12 states. Mr. Johnson was presented with the Association of Government Accountants National Education and Training Award in 1999 for individuals who have made significant contributions to the education and training of governmental financial managers. 
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Who Should Attend?

  • Tribal Council decision makers 
     
  • Tribal financial managers, accountants, and program managers
     
  • Certified Public Accountants and consultants who prepare indirect cost proposals and provide financial advice to Tribes
     
  • Contracting officers and specialists who apply the indirect cost rate in the contracting process.
OVERALL VIEW
 
The seminar's, (my 15 th year), are continually updated to incorporate 2010-2011 revisions and interpretations by Interior (including Tribal Government {general council}, space and legal costs) and current decisions from the Court regarding Ramah-Navajo litigation and effect in the negotiation of indirect cost rates for 2010-2011.  New 2010-2011 carryforward computations 2010 proposals.

The seminars are designed for Tribal Council decision makers, administrative and financial managers, CPA's, accountants and program managers.  Additional in-class exercises and case studies will show you how (hands on) to apply OMB Circular A-87/A-122 Cost principles, related Interior interpretations in analyzing direct and indirect costs and revised carryforward/shortfall computations in development of your Tribe/Organizations indirect cost proposals (ICP)

Note:  Up to 24 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) will be available for the 3-day seminar.
  
    Bruce P. Johnson, CEO

Of Bruce Johnson Associates, Inc, is a recognized leader and expert in the field of indirect costs for Tribal governments.  His credentials and qualifications are:

  • MBA - Management
  • BS - Accounting
  • Certified Government   Financial Manager
     (CGFM) Retired
  • 22 years with the Department of the Interior as an accountant, Auditor and Indirect Cost Negotiator.
  • Trainer, Seminar Leader, and speaker for Tribal Organizations, Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Association of Government Accountants.

Bruce Johnson Associates, Inc. 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, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN 37219-2417. NASBA  Web site: www.nasba.org

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Registration Fees are prepaid or there is a $50 additional charge at the door. Tuition includes a full Continental Breakfast each day @ 7:15 a.m.

REFUND POLICY: 
 In event of cancellation 12 working days prior to the start of the first day (April 20, 2010), a full refund will  be made.  Otherwise, participants may apply tuition to a subsequent seminar ( less a $100 re-processing fee) or provide a substitute for the current seminar.  Cancellations after April 8, 2010 will incur  a $100.00 Cancellation Fee.