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Government Contractor Events and Training Options with Industry Experts

Our experts offer extensive Government contractor events and training options for Government Contracting professionals in-house, at seminars, conferences and via the web. We also personalize courses to fit individual requirements. Some of our areas of focus include; FAR, CAS, Cost Accounting, ICS, EVM, Federal Grants Compliance, Government Contracting principles and more.

Please review our calendar for public courses and contact us if we can assist with scheduling training personalized for you or your organization.

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8 9 10Disclosure Statements and Cost Accounting PracticesDisclosure Statements and Cost Accounting PracticesTime: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
This virtual course takes an analytical approach to Disclosure Statements, cost accounting practices, and cost impact proposals through definitions, rules, requirements, responsibilities, and implications in the management and administration of CAS-covered government contracts.
It starts with the basics:
CAS-Covered Contracts and Awards
Thresholds
Exemptions
Disclosure Statement Criteria
Revisions
Reviews
Adequacy of Disclosure
Timing of Submission
Compliance
Accounting Requirements
Implementation
Effects of Filing
Changes to a Cost Accounting Practice
Cost Impact Proposals
Calculation Methods and Techniques
FAR Provisions
The virtual course continues with examples, principles and practices from Disclosure Statement content and criteria to:
a self-audit checklist for compliance with the requirements
what triggers a change and how to recognize a change to a cost accounting practice
how to prepare a cost impact proposal, conduct an analysis, and calculate the impact
The virtual course concludes with insights and illustrations, and an opportunity for discussion. Although coverage may not include every foreseeable cost activity, we are confident that the resources and guidance you receive will strengthen your analytical abilities in this area.
Learning Objectives:
Effectively identify the CAS related standards to disclosure statements
Identify the parts of a disclosure statement form
Develop an understanding of each part of the form
Confidently explain and fill out all the parts of the form
Have the ability to create a checklist for audit purposes
Effectively create a compliance checklist
Develop a plan for properly filing annually
Create and report on costs per CAS 401
This live virtual course is eligible for both CLE and CPE credit.
Virtual
11Disclosure Statements and Cost Accounting PracticesDisclosure Statements and Cost Accounting PracticesTime: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
This virtual course takes an analytical approach to Disclosure Statements, cost accounting practices, and cost impact proposals through definitions, rules, requirements, responsibilities, and implications in the management and administration of CAS-covered government contracts.
It starts with the basics:
CAS-Covered Contracts and Awards
Thresholds
Exemptions
Disclosure Statement Criteria
Revisions
Reviews
Adequacy of Disclosure
Timing of Submission
Compliance
Accounting Requirements
Implementation
Effects of Filing
Changes to a Cost Accounting Practice
Cost Impact Proposals
Calculation Methods and Techniques
FAR Provisions
The virtual course continues with examples, principles and practices from Disclosure Statement content and criteria to:
a self-audit checklist for compliance with the requirements
what triggers a change and how to recognize a change to a cost accounting practice
how to prepare a cost impact proposal, conduct an analysis, and calculate the impact
The virtual course concludes with insights and illustrations, and an opportunity for discussion. Although coverage may not include every foreseeable cost activity, we are confident that the resources and guidance you receive will strengthen your analytical abilities in this area.
Learning Objectives:
Effectively identify the CAS related standards to disclosure statements
Identify the parts of a disclosure statement form
Develop an understanding of each part of the form
Confidently explain and fill out all the parts of the form
Have the ability to create a checklist for audit purposes
Effectively create a compliance checklist
Develop a plan for properly filing annually
Create and report on costs per CAS 401
This live virtual course is eligible for both CLE and CPE credit.
Virtual
Procurement University: CAS Part 1 (#4)Procurement University: CAS Part 1 (#4)Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
CAS Part 1 - Session 4 - Procurement University 2024 This is session 4 of 9 in the Procurement University webinar series. In this session, we will discuss Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) including both full and modified CAS coverage. You will learn about each of the standards, applicability, exemptions, and CAS administration issues such as changes to cost accounting practices. Learning Objectives: By the end of the webinar you should be able to:
Understand the purpose of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS);
Identify the specified exemptions to CAS;
Analyze whether or not a contract is subject to CAS based on contract clauses and thresholds and if covered, whether modified or full coverage is required; and
Have a basic understanding of the cost accounting practice changes.
This live webinar is eligible for both CLE and CPE credit.
NOTE: CPE/CLE credit for attendees are subject to participation and approval by the governing boards.
Webinar
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15 16DCAA Contractor Business Systems and Internal ControlsDCAA Contractor Business Systems and Internal ControlsTime: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
This virtual course focuses on the development of internal controls for compliance with the DFARS defined Business Systems: Accounting, Estimating, Material Management and Accounting System (MMAS), Earned Value Management (EVM), Purchasing, and Property. The course emphasizes the role of the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) in auditing and evaluating contractors’ internal controls. In fact, DCAA has continuously developed new audit programs for assessing contractors’ compliance with the detailed requirements of the DFARS. This has been an evolution that has resulted in shifting emphases by DCAA up to and including the present time. The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) has similarly adjusted its review criteria as well. The instruction provides recommended and proven approaches to develop, maintain, and monitor internal business system controls for compliance with Government contract requirements including FAR and DFARS business system requirements. This course is recommended for those individuals who have a fundamental or better background in negotiated government contracting, and government contract regulatory compliance related responsibilities. It will benefit individuals with responsibilities for developing and conducting internal compliance audits and oversight reviews as well as contractors who wish to establish, improve or update existing systems of internal controls. Overall, this course will enhance skills in government contract compliance risk management. Who should attend:
Compliance Professionals
Audit and Internal Controls Professionals
Finance and Accounting Professionals
Small Business professionals
Prime Contractors
Contract Managers and Administrators
Senior Level Contracts Professionals
Learning Objectives:
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Understand the nature and intent of business systems compliance requirements
Create Internal control risk management and compliance models
Develop Inter-relationships between accounting and other related systems
Understand The types of compliance internal controls
Recognize indicators of risk/vulnerability and potential non-compliance in business systems
The adequacy qualities, government oversight approaches and significant compliance issues related to various business systems.
This live virtual course is eligible for both CLE and CPE credit.
Virtual
17DCAA Contractor Business Systems and Internal ControlsDCAA Contractor Business Systems and Internal ControlsTime: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
This virtual course focuses on the development of internal controls for compliance with the DFARS defined Business Systems: Accounting, Estimating, Material Management and Accounting System (MMAS), Earned Value Management (EVM), Purchasing, and Property. The course emphasizes the role of the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) in auditing and evaluating contractors’ internal controls. In fact, DCAA has continuously developed new audit programs for assessing contractors’ compliance with the detailed requirements of the DFARS. This has been an evolution that has resulted in shifting emphases by DCAA up to and including the present time. The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) has similarly adjusted its review criteria as well. The instruction provides recommended and proven approaches to develop, maintain, and monitor internal business system controls for compliance with Government contract requirements including FAR and DFARS business system requirements. This course is recommended for those individuals who have a fundamental or better background in negotiated government contracting, and government contract regulatory compliance related responsibilities. It will benefit individuals with responsibilities for developing and conducting internal compliance audits and oversight reviews as well as contractors who wish to establish, improve or update existing systems of internal controls. Overall, this course will enhance skills in government contract compliance risk management. Who should attend:
Compliance Professionals
Audit and Internal Controls Professionals
Finance and Accounting Professionals
Small Business professionals
Prime Contractors
Contract Managers and Administrators
Senior Level Contracts Professionals
Learning Objectives:
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Understand the nature and intent of business systems compliance requirements
Create Internal control risk management and compliance models
Develop Inter-relationships between accounting and other related systems
Understand The types of compliance internal controls
Recognize indicators of risk/vulnerability and potential non-compliance in business systems
The adequacy qualities, government oversight approaches and significant compliance issues related to various business systems.
This live virtual course is eligible for both CLE and CPE credit.
Virtual
18Thompson Grants Workshop: AuditsThompson Grants Workshop: AuditsTime: 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Grant auditors are expanding federal and state subrecipient monitoring. Donors and taxpayers want more transparency on how monies are being spent. Because of this, the results of financial statement audits and Uniform Grant Guidance audits are more visible than ever before. That’s why the way you prepare for annual audits must be more effective than ever before. But what does “effective” entail? Let an experienced grant auditor clarify steps that can make the biggest difference during preparation, the audit itself and when the report is issued. This can be especially helpful when you are continuing to operate in a hybrid work/remote environment. This workshop will explore the “dos and don’ts” that can improve the way you prepare for and undergo your next financial statement or Uniform Grant Guidance audit. Plus, the second session of the workshop will provide special emphasis on the audit procedures to be performed over your CARES Act/Fiscal Recovery Fund monies received. Fix “red flags” before auditors arrive. In mapping out how annual audits are developed, this workshop will provide value to all government and nonprofit organizations by showing you how to make your preparation more targeted and your audit more successful. Who Should Attend
This workshop is of value to all government and not-for-profit organizations. Attendees who will benefit most include:
-Chief Financial Officer
-Director of Finance
-Director of Budget
-Compliance Officers
-Finance Managers
-Grant Accounts
-Members of Senior Leadership teams
With your registration, you will receive: ✓ A half-day, expert-led workshop
✓ Ability to earn CE Credits (Live virtual attendees only)
Virtual
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22The Contractor Purchasing System Review PlaybookThe Contractor Purchasing System Review PlaybookTime: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Have you completed Fed Pubs’ Contractors' Purchasing Systems Review (CPSR) and/or Federal Contracting for Primes and Subs? OR - has some time passed since your last experience with the DCMA CPSR Guidebook? Are you aware of the Defense Contract Management Agency’s (DCMA) modern-day interpretations of and nuances applicable to Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements and compliance with the same? Do you have a CPSR scheduled or anticipated to be scheduled in the next two years? Then this course is for you/your team. Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate the current scope of the DCMA CPSR and the most common deficiencies across the industry
- Explore the more complex, high-risk, and challenging compliance areas the contractor community encounters in DCMA CPSRs
Gather compliance strategies, tactics, and tools needed in navigating a DCMA CPSR with special emphasis on public laws and evaluative documentation requirements
- Better prepare for the next DCMA CPSR
- At the conclusion of the presentation materials, attendees will apply lessons they learned to several case studies, which will then be discussed. Case studies will be focused on highly subjective evaluative documentation artifacts related to source selection, price reasonableness, and commercial item procurements.
Who should attend:
This in-depth course is recommended for those individuals who are responsible for purchasing/ subcontracting in support of U.S. Government contracts, implementing and maintaining adequate purchasing systems, leading their employers through CPSRs, and conducting oversight of purchasing systems.
The Westin Hilton Head Island
2 Grasslawn Avenue
Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928
8436814000
marriott.com
The Masters Institute in Cost Accounting StandardsThe Masters Institute in Cost Accounting StandardsTime: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
This is a 1.5-day course. This course will focus on advanced CAS matters to educate participants to assess the issues and risks, understand what is required, and explore the gray areas to make the best decision in each circumstance. Participants will enhance their knowledge of select advanced CAS matters, including the legal interpretations of these matters, so they can be applied to specific situations. This course will focus on various advanced compliance challenges the CAS presents, including advanced legal and administrative issues, cost allocation concepts, allowability vs. allocability matters, accounting for pensions, and fixed asset accounting. Learning Objectives: - Develop applicability thresholds
- Define and analyze complex contracts, including hybrid contracts
- Apply advanced application of CAS requirements
- Receive an update on CAS Board and other governing bodies' decisions
- Apply cost impact analysis
- Determine types of changes
- Recognize offsets
- Investigate areas of potential disputes
- Manage the disclosures and their requirements of what to disclose
- Have an awareness of the statute of limitations
- Resolve disputes based on prior actions
The Westin Hilton Head Island
2 Grasslawn Avenue
Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928
8436814000
marriott.com
EVMS in Government ContractingEVMS in Government ContractingTime: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
This complimentary PCI Webinar Training on EVMS in Government Contracting, provided by Capital Edge, will introduce EVM stakeholders/staff (cost/financial analysts, planners/schedulers, Control Account Managers (CAMs) and other related Program Control individuals) to Earned Value Management, as it applies in US Federal Government contracting. Attendees will gain a working knowledge of EVM basics, an appreciation and understanding of the EVM process areas and guidelines and learn the basics of calculations and the framework/metrics driven approach that enables EVM to be an early warning system as well as analytical and metrics measurement & management methodology throughout the lifecycle of projects. We encourage interaction through this instructor-led webinar. This course is designed for contractors newly engaged in EVM, and project teams inheriting or targeting large contracts with EVM requirements. Agenda: EVM Intro – Policy/Guidance
- Overview/History
- How it is applied
- What it offers
- Why use it (and why the Government requires it)
Basics
- EVM Triple Constraint (cost, schedule, technical)
- Definitions / Graphs / Tables / Metrics
- Terminology
- Acronyms
- Calculations
- Review & Summary
EVMS Process Areas
- 5 Process Areas
- 32 GLs related to DoD/54 Attributes to DoE
Q&A
This course is led by Capital Edge Consulting Partner, Marie Salamone, and Senior Manager, Steve Goller
Webinar
23The Contractor Purchasing System Review PlaybookThe Contractor Purchasing System Review PlaybookTime: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Have you completed Fed Pubs’ Contractors' Purchasing Systems Review (CPSR) and/or Federal Contracting for Primes and Subs? OR - has some time passed since your last experience with the DCMA CPSR Guidebook? Are you aware of the Defense Contract Management Agency’s (DCMA) modern-day interpretations of and nuances applicable to Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements and compliance with the same? Do you have a CPSR scheduled or anticipated to be scheduled in the next two years? Then this course is for you/your team. Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate the current scope of the DCMA CPSR and the most common deficiencies across the industry
- Explore the more complex, high-risk, and challenging compliance areas the contractor community encounters in DCMA CPSRs
Gather compliance strategies, tactics, and tools needed in navigating a DCMA CPSR with special emphasis on public laws and evaluative documentation requirements
- Better prepare for the next DCMA CPSR
- At the conclusion of the presentation materials, attendees will apply lessons they learned to several case studies, which will then be discussed. Case studies will be focused on highly subjective evaluative documentation artifacts related to source selection, price reasonableness, and commercial item procurements.
Who should attend:
This in-depth course is recommended for those individuals who are responsible for purchasing/ subcontracting in support of U.S. Government contracts, implementing and maintaining adequate purchasing systems, leading their employers through CPSRs, and conducting oversight of purchasing systems.
The Westin Hilton Head Island
2 Grasslawn Avenue
Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928
8436814000
marriott.com
The Masters Institute in Cost Accounting StandardsThe Masters Institute in Cost Accounting StandardsTime: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
This is a 1.5-day course. This course will focus on advanced CAS matters to educate participants to assess the issues and risks, understand what is required, and explore the gray areas to make the best decision in each circumstance. Participants will enhance their knowledge of select advanced CAS matters, including the legal interpretations of these matters, so they can be applied to specific situations. This course will focus on various advanced compliance challenges the CAS presents, including advanced legal and administrative issues, cost allocation concepts, allowability vs. allocability matters, accounting for pensions, and fixed asset accounting. Learning Objectives: - Develop applicability thresholds
- Define and analyze complex contracts, including hybrid contracts
- Apply advanced application of CAS requirements
- Receive an update on CAS Board and other governing bodies' decisions
- Apply cost impact analysis
- Determine types of changes
- Recognize offsets
- Investigate areas of potential disputes
- Manage the disclosures and their requirements of what to disclose
- Have an awareness of the statute of limitations
- Resolve disputes based on prior actions
The Westin Hilton Head Island
2 Grasslawn Avenue
Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928
8436814000
marriott.com
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  • 1AugProcurement University: CAS Part 2 (#5)CAS Part 2 - Session 5 - Procurement University 2024 This is session 5 of 9 in the Procurement University webinar series. In this session, we will focus on the CAS administration requirements for reporting and documenting the cost impacts of changes to cost accounting practices. To do this, we will take a deeper look into the Disclosure Statement, including its components, applicability, and the process necessary when changes in accounting practice require a disclosure statement revision. Learning Objectives: By the end of the webinar you should be able to:
    Understand how and when to file a Disclosure Statement;
    Possess a general understanding of the components of a Disclosure Statement (Parts I to VIII);
    Identify a cost accounting practice change; and
    Understand the criteria required for an adequate Disclosure Statement.
    This live webinar is eligible for both CLE and CPE credit.
    NOTE: CPE/CLE credit for attendees are subject to participation and approval by the governing boards.
    Webinar 2:00 pm - 3:30 pmLearn More »
  • 6AugNAICS Codes and Navigating SAM.govSAM.gov – System of Award Management, is the official U.S Government System offered to the public to help identify contract opportunities and data, find entity information, conduct entity reporting, report wage determinations, and complete your company SAM.gov registration. Due to the changes to SAM.gov’s functionality and registration process over the last few years, contractors may find challenges in navigating SAM.gov. SAM.gov also manages a contractor’s classification under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), the system by which contractors self-identify in which industries they participate. Join our experts Marie Salamone and Sammie Warnecki from Capital Edge Consulting as they explain the system of NAICS code, and the different tools and potential pitfalls while using SAM.gov. SAMs.gov (System for Award Management):
    - Overview – What is SAM.gov?
    - Contract Opportunities and Contract Data
    - Entity Information and Entity Reporting
    - Entity Registration
    - Federal Hierarchy
    - Assistance Listings
    - Wage Determinations
    - Types of Information Required for Registration
    - DUNS to UEI Change
    - NEW – Entity Validation Process
    - Administrator Transfer Process
    - Significance of TIN, UEI, CAGE/NCAGE Information
    - NAICS Codes and Small Business Size
    - Determinations
    - Reps and Certs
    - Common Pitfalls
    - Summary of Changes to SAM.gov
    - Federal Service Desk Support
    Virtual Class 11:30 am - 1:15 pmLearn More »

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