Training & Events

Upcoming Events

• 28SepERP Series: Before, During, & AfterSession 5: Vendors, Demos, RFP This webinar outlines key steps in the procurement process including best practices for the RFPs, demonstrations, system requirements, and other key considerations. Key topics we will cover:
  • RFP Best Practices
  o Defined Requirements
  o Schedule
  o Evaluation Criteria
  o Effective communication with team and vendors
  • Key to Demos
  o Requirements and use cases
  o Internal Team commitment
  o Team active participation
  o Documented Evaluations
  • Bidders List Considerations
  o Market
  o System requirements
  o Company size
  o Experience
  • System Requirements
  o System scope
  o By function or process
  o Requirements keeping in mind
  - Compliance
  - Current successes
  - Current gaps
  - Goals
  - Process improvement
  - Reporting & metrics
  - Customer needs
  - Business drivers Webinar 12:00 pm - 12:45 pmLearn More »
• 3OctFoundations of CAS: Challenges, Protocols, and SolutionsSession 1: CAS Coverage Executive Summary This webinar will provide a high-level overview of the Cost Accounting Standards and how they can impact your business. Webinar 12:00 pm - 12:45 pmLearn More »
• 5OctProcurement University 2023 - Session 7 - Accounting SystemThis is session 7 of 9 in the Procurement University webinar series. As a contractor, you may be subject to certain requirements related to your accounting system. This program will cover the Pre-Award Survey (Standard Form 1408) as well as the DFARS Accounting System Rule including Timekeeping, Labor Distribution and Billing. Learning Objectives:By the end of the webinar you should be able to:
  Understand a pre-award accounting system survey and its purpose in the federal-award process;
  Identify the objective of the accounting business system and its common criteria;
  Apply the accounting system adequacy attributes to real-world examples;
  Recognize which accounting subsystems are covered in the Defense Contract Audit Manual (DCAM); and
  Be aware of potential issues when implementing new accounting systems. Online 2:00 pm - 3:30 pmLearn More »
• 17OctBasics of Contractor Purchasing Systems ReviewThis course outlines and explains the components of a compliant Contractor Purchasing System. It provides insight into the requirements of an adequate purchasing system; the design of an effective purchasing system; the monitoring of a system; the support of government audits; and how to prepare and respond to a purchasing system review. Coverage will include: the prime and subcontractor relationship; consent requirements; thresholds; types of contracts; advance notification requirements; contracting officer evaluations; considerations; review objectives; regulations requirements; extent of review; surveillance; approvals; responsibilities; notifications; disclosures; reports. Learning Objectives:
  Upon completion of this course you will be able to: Recognize the government’s role in the review
  Demonstrate the ability to recognize different contract types
  Determine if a purchasing system is inadequate
  Ability to request and perform a technical analysis
  Determine correct clauses related to a CPSR
  Respond to a CPSR Audit
  Develop a price and/or cost analysis for a CPSR
  Demonstrate ability to flowdown clauses to subcontractors
  Analyze related purchasing events and activities
  Who should attend:
  This course is designed for professionals in compliance, finance, accounting, and mid-high-level contracting positions with responsibilities related to supply chain management, purchasing, and delivery. Virtual Oct 17 - Oct 18Learn More »
• 17OctFoundations of CAS: Challenges, Protocols, and SolutionsSession 2: Managing CAS Covered Contracts - Part 1 This webinar will provide an understanding into the basics of managing CAS covered contracts from reviewing solicitation provisions and contract clauses, to filing an adequate Disclosure Statement. Webinar 12:00 pm - 12:45 pmLearn More »
• 23OctDisclosure Statements and Cost Accounting PracticesA focused workshop on Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) Disclosure Statements. American Management Association
  Arlington, VA Oct 23 - Oct 24