Tampa Government Contracts Week 2024 

HKA is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of Federal Publications Seminars’ Tampa Government Contracts Week 2024 from March 11–15.  

Tom Reynolds and Avani Rao are presenting a one-hour session – “Whistleblower Allegations under the FCA and Their Impact on the GovCon Industry” – as part of the 2024 Tampa Federal Government Contracting Forum on March 11 at 10:00 AM ET. With 2023 seeing some of the largest False Claims Act (FCA) fines, settlements, and judgments on record, their presentation delves into the critical elements of the FCA, addressing key questions many contractors are pondering and discussing regarding recent FCA decisions involving government contractors. Tom and Avani invite you to stop by the HKA booth to learn how our newly expanded Government Contracts group can help you! 

As part of Tampa Government Contracts Week, attendees are offered 14 classroom courses from March 12–15. These courses cover a wide range of government contracting topics, from the basics to advanced topics such as government contract accounting, managing flow downs, cyber policy and risk management, subcontract price analysis, and more.   

 Don’t miss out on this educational seminar!  

Tom Reynolds, Partner 

Tom is a forensic accountant and CPA with 20 years of experience helping government contractors navigate the complex government contracting compliance rules and regulations. He has provided government contract accounting, auditing and advisory support to government contractors across numerous industries, including aerospace and defense, manufacturing, healthcare, construction, engineering, and professional services. Tom has presented contractors’ positions and facilitated negotiations with contracting officers, DCAA, DCMA, and other regulatory bodies. 

Tom has supported government contractors in connection with business systems compliance assessments, DCAA/DCMA audit support, False Claims Act disputes, merger and acquisition due diligence and post-merger integration, and indirect rate modeling and analysis. Tom deals extensively with critical government contracting regulations and requirements, including the FAR, DFARS, and CAS. 

Avani Rao, Manager 

Avani is a Certified Fraud Examiner with more than five years of experience in government contracts. She has performed accounting, financial, and economic analyses in a variety of matters centered on cost, schedule, and damages, as well as other dispute and compliance-related issues, often within the context of the FAR. Avani has supported the calculation and evaluation of damages claims ranging from tens of thousands of dollars to more than $1B.