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• 19AprGovernment 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 »
• 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 »
• 23AprDCAA Contractor Business Systems and Internal ControlsThis 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 Apr 23 - Apr 2410:00 am - 5:00 pmLearn More »
• 1MayCAS Overview and Applicability - CAS Series (#1)CAS Overview and Applicability - Session 1 - CAS - Beyond Just the Standards Series 2024 This is session 1 of 3 in the CAS - Beyond Just the Standards series. Many Federal contractors initially find Cost Accounting Standards to be difficult to understand and navigate. Our experts break down the requirements so each participant can understand:
  What is CAS?
  When does it apply?
  What is a Disclosure Statement?
  This session will discuss modified vs. full CAS coverage and will also provide a high-level overview of the standards by grouping and the connection between CAS requirements and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). 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 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmLearn More »
• 2MayThe FOUR W's of Grants & Cooperative Agreements SeriesThis is session 2 of 3 in the FOUR W's of Grants and Cooperative Agreements Series. In this session, our Partners from McCallister and Quinn (M&Q) will join us to help the attendees understand WHEN these opportunities are available, WHERE you and your organization can find them, and HOW to pursue them. M&Q’s experts are adept at securing Federal funding opportunities for both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. This session will dive into all the pre-award activities necessary to support a successful pursuit while avoiding any challenges along the way. Learning Objectives:
  Identify when opportunities are available, where you can find them, and how you can pursue them
  Familiarize with the pre-award compliance requirements associated with Federal 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 »
• 2MayProcurement University: Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (#2)Truthful Cost or Pricing Data - Session 2 - Procurement University 2024 This is session 2 of 9 in the Procurement University webinar series. A negotiated contract (or procurement) allows the government to select a contractor based on criteria other than solely a formal price competition. The FAR provides guidance for conducting these types of procurements and the contract types that can be used by both the federal government and its contractors (e.g. fixed price, incentive, or cost-reimbursement). In this session, learn how these types of contracts can be both a challenge and an opportunity for contractors and about the extra steps necessary to justify the proposed price. Learning Objectives: By the end of the webinar you should be able to:
  Differentiate between cost and price analysis and understand the appropriate times to apply each method;
  Define cost or pricing data, certified cost or pricing data, and data other than cost or pricing data;
  Understand defective pricing and how to prevent it; and
  Utilize the six-step process to develop a compliance process that fits the needs of your firm. 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 »