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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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    1 2FPS - Procurement University - DCAA/DCMA Reviews and AuditsFPS - Procurement University - DCAA/DCMA Reviews and Audits 3 4 5
6 7FPS - CAS - Beyond Just the Standards Webinar SeriesFPS - CAS - Beyond Just the Standards Webinar Series 8 9Quarterly Compliance Updates And Hot Topics For GovConQuarterly Compliance Updates And Hot Topics For GovCon 10 11 12
13 14Thompson Grants:Federal Grants Forum: OrlandoThompson Grants:Federal Grants Forum: OrlandoClick to learn more... FPS - CAS - Beyond Just the Standards Webinar SeriesFPS - CAS - Beyond Just the Standards Webinar Series 15Thompson Grants:Federal Grants Forum: OrlandoThompson Grants:Federal Grants Forum: OrlandoClick to learn more... FPS - Estimating Systems and Defective PricingFPS - Estimating Systems and Defective Pricing 16Thompson Grants:Federal Grants Forum: OrlandoThompson Grants:Federal Grants Forum: OrlandoClick to learn more... FPS - Estimating Systems and Defective PricingFPS - Estimating Systems and Defective Pricing PCI - CPSR: 2021 Trends and 2022 Outlook WebinarPCI - CPSR: 2021 Trends and 2022 Outlook Webinar 17 18 19
20 21FPS - CAS - Beyond Just the Standards Webinar SeriesFPS - CAS - Beyond Just the Standards Webinar Series 22 23 24 25 26
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  • 3AprPreparing for A Successful DCMA 640 Small Business Program RThis virtual course will provide attendees with a detailed understanding of a plethora of small business-related requirements levied upon prime contractors doing business with the U.S. government. These statutory, regulatory, and contractual requirements present audit, compliance, financial and competitive risk to large business contractors. The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), through their Small Business Compliance Group, conducts comprehensive reviews of large business contractors’ Small Business programs. These reviews are intended to validate that contractors’ utilization of small business concerns is consistent with applicable laws and regulations as well as each organization’s various small business subcontracting plans. At the completion of this course, attendees will have learned what to expect from a DCMA 640 Small Business Program Review, including the latest areas of emphasis from DCMA, as well as readiness strategies and tactics which will benefit their organizations in preparing for and navigating their next 640 Review. Who should attend:
    This in-depth one-day course is recommended for those individuals who are responsible for or have a significant impact on the utilization of small business concerns which includes Small Business Liaison Officers, Purchasing and Subcontracting staff and management, Contracts management, and Program Managers.
    Learning Objectives:
    Understand the purpose, intent and structure of the DCMA 640 Small Business Program Review
    Prepare for a DCMA 640 Small Business Program Review
    Respond accurately to the initial data call from DCMA
    Recognize how to correctly ascertain whether a business qualifies as a small business
    Recognize the compliance requirements associated with Small Business Subcontracting Plans
    Ensure that ISRs and SSRs are calculated and submitted correctly
    Understand and prepare for the latest areas of emphasis within the DCMA 640 Review
    Identify weaknesses within your current Small Business Program and mitigate accordingly
    Leverage ancillary resources within your firm to upgrade the effectiveness of your Small Business Utilization Program
    Construct essential elements within your Small Business Utilization Program that will help elevate your future ratings
    This live virtual course is eligible for both CLE and CPE credit.
    Virtual 10:00 am - 5:00 pmLearn More »
  • 4AprThe FOUR W's of Grants & Cooperative Agreements SeriesThis is session 1 of 3 in the FOUR W's of Grants and Cooperative Agreements Series. In this session, Capital Edge and Sheppard Mullin will delve into the details of the opportunities available, the awarding agencies (The Who), and details as to what these opportunities represent as well as diving into “What” you need to be aware of when pursuing these opportunities. While the opportunities are abundant, the compliance requirements are intricate. Together we will attempt to “de-mystify” the requirements and identify the key opportunities and associated requirements that the contractor and non-profit communities need to be aware of. Learning Objectives:
    Discover what the Major Grant and Cooperative Agreement opportunities are and learn about who the funding agencies are
    Understand the advantages that grants and cooperative agreements can provide to organizations
    Identify the compliance requirements and complexities surrounding the funding opportunities
    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 11:00 am - 12:00 pmLearn More »
  • 4AprProcurement University: GovCon Accounting & Pricing (#1)Government Contract Accounting and Pricing Foundation - Session 1 - Procurement University 2024 This is session 1 of 9 in the Procurement University webinar series. In this session, we will introduce the students to the federal marketplace, the acquisition process, and the regulatory environment that surrounds it all. We will examine the various procurement vehicles that contractors utilize to fulfill their obligations to the US Government. We will also guide students through contract pricing and cost allowability to protect the interests of both the contractor and the federal government as well as help the contractor recuperate the costs associated with each contract. Learning Objectives: By the end of the webinar you should be able to:
    Have a basic understanding of the federal acquisition process;
    Understand the regulatory environment that surrounds the federal marketplace;
    Identify the various procurement methods and contract types;
    Determine the allowability of contract costs; and
    Recognize the principles of contract pricing and the techniques of determining a fair and reasonable price.
    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 »
  • 15AprGovernment Contract Accounting Boot CampDesigned to cover the most important aspects of government contract accounting, this boot camp course is a combination of lectures and case studies to build practical and useful skills to immediately make an impact in your organization. It will cover:
    Unique Accounting Terminology and Definitions
    FAR Clauses
    Cost Accounting Standards (and Modified CAS)
    Cost and Pricing Data
    Overhead
    Allowable and Unallowable Costs
    Contract Pricing
    Auditing
    Financial Systems
    Compliance
    Defective Pricing
    At the end of the week, you can be confident in your knowledge and gain valuable skills to be immediately effective in your day-to-day work. Everyone will be awarded a certificate of attendance. Those seeking Legal or Accounting Accreditation will be awarded up to 5.5 hours of credit per day, if applicable.
    Who Should Attend:
    Accounting & finance professionals with limited experience in government contract accounting, or need a refresher on government contract accounting
    Directors, managers and administrators in government contract roles
    Small/medium size business owners
    Legal and compliance professionals
    Learning Objectives:
    Upon successful completion of the course you will:
    Retain and understand government contract accounting terminology
    Apply and recognize the FAR clauses related to the practices
    Apply and understand CAS and modified CAS situations
    Develop basic cost and price analysis
    Understand principles of overhead costs
    Determine the difference between allowable and unallowable costs
    Properly document and retain information for audits
    Determine situations when there are potential issues related to pricing
    Classroom / Arlington, VA / American Management Association Apr 15 - Apr 199:00 am - 4:00 pmLearn More »
  • 17AprA Practical Guide to Grant and Cooperative Agreement CompliaEach year the Federal government issues more funding as grants and cooperative agreements than contracts. This trend has accelerated in the past two years and has seen increased media attention due to the COVID-19 crisis and the race for a vaccine and other treatments. In this course, we will introduce you to federal grant funding and discuss the relevant compliance considerations and requirements. This 2-day course consists of 8 sessions. Sessions include: Session 1: Basics of Grant Management
    Program Description: In this session, we will examine the key characteristics that define grants and cooperative agreements. We will also navigate the various regulatory frameworks that govern grants and cooperative agreements, including 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance).
    Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, students will understand the regulatory framework and key characteristics that separate contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements. They will also have an understanding of the roles and responsibilities related to grants management.
    Session 2: Cost Allowability and Allocability
    Program Description: In this session, we will examine the 2 CFR 200, Subpart E Cost Principles and identify the factors that affect allowability of costs charged to federal grants. We will take a deep dive into types of costs that cause significant disallowances for federal grant recipients and discuss the exceptions to unallowable cost.
    Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, students will have an understanding of allowability, allocability, and reasonableness as it pertains to costs charged to a federal grant. Students will also learn to identify exceptions to unallowable cost when present.
    Session 3: Preparing an Indirect Rate Structure and Cost Proposal Rates
    Program Description: In this session, we will lead students through the indirect cost rate proposal process and provide examples of compliant cost structures for recovery of indirect costs. We will discuss common indirect cost rate negotiation tactics and provide best practices for indirect cost proposal development.
    Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, students will be able to develop a compliant cost allocation structure and prepare, submit, and negotiate an indirect cost rate with a federal cognizant agency.
    Session 4: Timekeeping and Labor Accounting for Federal Grants
    Program Description: In this session, we will focus on the cost principle behind timekeeping, generating quality supporting documentation, and what’s expected under Uniform Guidance. You’ll learn about what audit procedures you are likely to face and how organizations that have received findings could have avoided trouble.
    Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, students will be familiar with the timekeeping requirements associated with federal grants and the best practices for implementing a compliant timekeeping system.
    Session 5: Subrecipient Monitoring
    Program Description: In this session, we will address subrecipient monitoring best practices and how to avoid pitfalls. The Uniform Guidance introduced significant new responsibilities for pass-through entities and audit findings have shown that many are still struggling to keep up. If your organization issues subawards this is a can’t miss session. We will cover pass-through entity responsibilities, risk assessments, monitoring best practices, and common pitfalls and how to avoid them.
    Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, students will be familiar with subrecipient monitoring best practices and how to manage subrecipient relationships as a pass-through entity.
    Session 6: Billing / Drawdown and Payment; Documentation and Record Retention Issues
    Program Description: In this session, we will discuss cash management and why it is critically important to federal grants management due to the availability of advance funding. Federal grant recipients will need to manage federal cash when billing/drawing down funds and making payments in a manner that is consistent with the regulatory requirements.
    Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, students will understand the cash management requirements associated with advance funding on federal grants and be ready to implement best practices for billing/drawdown processes.
    Session 7: Policy & Procedure and Internal Controls for Grants
    Program Description: In this session, we will discuss the requirements associated with internal controls in 2 CFR 200. We will review the COSO Framework and examine example controls over grants management.
    Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, students will have an understanding of the requirements associated with internal controls in 2 CFR 200 and how to implement an adequate system of internal controls in their organization.
    Session 8: Preparing for Compliance Audits and Final Accounting Under Grants and Cooperative Agreements
    Program Description: In this session, we will examine subpart F of 2 CFR 200 and discuss the audit requirements associated with grants and cooperative agreements. We will review the most common audit procedures used and discuss how an organization can prepare in advance to help ensure a successful compliance audit.
    Classroom / Arlington, VA / American Management Association Apr 17 - Apr 189:00 am - 4:00 pmLearn More »
  • 19AprERP Webinar Series, Session 7: ImplementationERP Series: Before, During, & After - Preparing for the Unknown Session 7: Implementation This session outlines critical considerations while preparing to go live with a new ERP system, including preparing the business for cutover and go-live, contingency planning, and organizational change management considerations. Key topics we will cover:
    - Cutover planning
    - Security
    - Reporting
    - Manufacturing Readiness
    - Materials Management Preparation
    - Organizational Change Management
    - Procurement Preparation
    - Contingency Planning
    Instructors:
    Gene Hansen, Partner
    Brian Stine, Senior Manager
    Webinar 11:00 am - 12:00 pmLearn More »

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