Mark S. Hoffman, CPA is a U.S. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a retired Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM). Hoffman has over forty years of practical experience in accounting, compliance, and project management for commercial enterprises and not-for-profit organizations involved in US Government programs. His areas of expertise include procurement regulations, cost/price proposals, cost accounting, contract administration, and compliance strategies.
Hoffman was a co-founder of CostTrend Consulting, Inc., which specializes in helping organizations adapt their pricing strategies and business systems to satisfy US Government procurement regulations. Hoffman is now an independent consultant specializing in professional training activities and business consulting services in his areas of expertise. He works with not-for-profit organizations and commercial contractors both domestically (US) and internationally.
As a frequent continuing education instructor, Hoffman has taught a wide range of courses for the National Contract Management Association, Institute of Management Accountants, Fairfax Chamber of Commerce, Virginia Society of CPAs, the Consortium of Universities for Global Health, and other organizations.