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Through ongoing planning and evaluation of the latest developments in the small business field, our team delivers webinars with the leading subject matter experts focused on building stronger business practices, sharing new resources, and helping the field put research into practice.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET
The 8(a) Audit – Key Updates and Compliance Challenges
John Shoraka, Chairman at Gov Contract Pros (GCP), Trevor Skelly, CEO at Gov Contract Pros (GCP), and Anna Sanders, Director of Certification & Eligibility at Gov Contract Pros (GCP)
In this session, John Shoraka, Trevor Skelly, and Anna Sanders will present the latest updates regarding SBA’s audit of the 8(a) Program and its implications for eligibility and compliance. The panel will address common pitfalls faced by 8(a) Participants, including issues arising from mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, performance of work, and subcontracting. In addition, the speakers will cover critical requirements related to maintaining and reporting economic disadvantage status, as well as affiliation and control issues for entity-owned concerns and family members. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of current audit expectations and how to proactively strengthen compliance.
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