PAST EVENT
SPACE COAST POST MEETING MONTHLY SCHEDULE
President: John Jones
SAME Space Coast Post October 2026 Meeting
Come Join Us for our Monthly Meetings on the third Thursday of every month.
Meetings are held every third Thursday of the month at the
Courtyard by Marriott – Cocoa Beach.
11:30 AM Meet-n-Greet/Lunch
12:00-1:00 PM – October 2026 Monthly Program
October Meeting: 15 October 2026
Industry Attendee – $20.00
DoD/Military Attendee – No Charge, $10.00 Donation Welcome
October 2026 Monthly Meeting Presentations
Construction Accounting: WIP It Good!
What Sureties Look for in Your Financials
Speakers:
- Webb Shephard, CPA, Partner at James Moore & Co. – Partner at James Moore & Co. and leads the firm’s Construction Services Team. With more than 15 years of experience, he helps construction companies with assurance, tax planning and compliance, and bonding and surety support.
- Michael Messano, CPA, Director at James Moore & Co. – Director at James Moore & Co. and a key member of the Construction Services Team. With more than 10 years of accounting, auditing, and tax experience, he is a well-rounded resource for contractors.
Presentation Summary: Strong financials open the door to bigger bonds. James Moore & Co.’s CPAs explain how sureties evaluate contractor financial statements, estimate bonding capacity from working capital, and get your books and WIP schedule bond-ready.
Key Takeaways:
- The first things a surety checks in your financial statements
- How to calculate working capital and estimate your bonding capacity
- How to choose the right level of CPA service (compilation, review or audit) without paying for more than you need
- Practical ways to get your books bond ready, whether you keep accounting in-house or outsource it
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