SEMINAR: BEST ACCOUNTING PRACTICES FOR GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS, THURSDAY JANUARY 29, 1998 This seminar is designed for the new business owner and his/her accountant. Emphasis is on setting up the necessary accounting system that will meet (1) the business' managerial needs as it grows and (2) the Government's requirements and expectations. Main topics will include cost accounting structure alternatives, the chart of accounts, indirect cost structures and rates, accounting for particular types of costs and common problem areas and how to avoid them. The discussion leader, David L. Cotton, CPA, CFE, is managing partner of Cotton & Company, Certified Public Accountants. The cost of this seminar is $25 if prepaid, or $30 at the door. To register, please call the SBDC at (703) 277-7700 or Fax (703) 277-7722. Class will be held at: Procurement Technical Assistance Program, Enterprise Center, 4031 University Dr., 2nd Floor-Training Room, Fairfax, Va. Time: 6:30-9:30 pm. Also visit our web site: http://www.gmu.edu/gmu/PTAP for additional calender of events and seminars to help you win government contracts. WEB: Procurement Technical Assistance Program, http://www.gmu.edu/gmu/PTAP. E-MAIL: Please registar by calling (703) 277-7700 or e-mail: ptap@gmu.edu or on-line at the above web site., ptap@gmu.edu.

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