Concentrated Course in Government Contracts
May 3-6, 2010
A specially devised intermediate - advanced learning and refresher program, including analyses of, and updates on new developments in government contracting.
Coverage includes contract formation and contract administration issues emphasizing competition, commercial items, bid protests, changes, equitable adjustments, claims, and disputes.
DCAA Contractor Business Systems and Internal Controls
May 3-4, 2010
This course consists of an examination of the characteristics of adequate business systems relevant to compliant accounting and management systems required for government contracts.
FAR Workshop
May 6-7, 2010
Two concentrated days on how to understand and use the Federal Acquisition Regulation in your daily contracting activities including an in-depth analysis of the FAR system, the key contract clauses and contract forms. Provides comprehensive coverage of the FAR for new users and an advanced treatment of specific issues for experienced contract professionals.
As the name indicates, this course is a workshop. The instructor and students will work through practical exercises specifically designed to demonstrate how to work with the FAR. Students will develop and refine the skills necessary to apply the FAR to virtually any acquisition situation. The FAR provides considerable flexibility in many aspects of federal procurement. Often, however, buyers and sellers are unfamiliar with the range of discretion in the FAR. This course will distinguish between those sections of the FAR that are mandatory and those that allow the parties to structure the contract to fit the situation.
The Masters Institute In Government Contracting
May 3-7, 2010
Every year, since 1972, we have offered a specially conceived, advanced program in government contracting: The Masters Institute In Government Contracting. We are pleased to once again offer the Institute–completely updated for this year’s presentations.
The first day examines the “system” of government contracting and how it works. The second day dissects changes and equitable adjustments and includes a copy of the definitive text on changes for each participant. The third day is devoted to source selection issues and contract negotiations. The fourth day examines and explores claims and termination issues. The fifth day explains costs, critical developments in costs, and the cost accounting standards.
A Practical Guide to the Incurred Cost Submission
May 3-4, 2010
The workshop provides a detailed, step by step guide to the preparation and development of the Incurred Cost Submission (ICS). It begins with an explanation of accounting requirements such as the rules for allowability and allocability required to facilitate the successful completion of an ICS. The seminar also analyzes the different types of indirect rate structures used by contractors and delineates how companies should develop and present indirect rate structures and claimed costs as a part of these submissions.
Whether you have been doing business with the federal government for many years or have just won your first contract award, you will be provided with the skills and tools that will help to ensure that your submission is accurate, adequate, and complete.
The Masters Institute in Government Contract Costs
May 4-6, 2010
This is an advanced course on government contract costs that includes updates on critical cost issues each year. New developments are covered first, followed by a discussion of current trends and initiatives in auditing. FAR issues including allowability and allocability are analyzed along with cost principles and the cost accounting standards. Also examined are pension cost issues, merger and acquisition issues, the impact of organizational changes, and cost accounting practices.
Basics of Government Contracting
May 3-5, 2010
A comprehensive course for those new to government contracting and an update/refresher for seasoned professionals. This course covers the full spectrum of subjects in government contracting from statutes and regulations through bidding and negotiations to changes, claims, and terminations. Each participant will receive a new updated copy of the Government Contract Guidebook for desk reference use.
Legal Ethics for Attorneys
May 5, 2010
A comprehensive seminar on topics of legal ethics designed for lawyers in all fields of practice and jurisdictions. Coverage includes the concept of “legal ethics” and its evolution, present legal foundation for state rule-making authorities, ABA Model Rule 1.6 on Confidentiality, a comparison of typical state rules , a comparison of the professional duty of confidentiality to the closely-related topics of the attorney client privilege and the work product doctrine, and a review exercise, which we hope will evoke a lively exchange of opinions and perspectives.
Rights in Technical Data & Computer Software
May 4-5, 2010
The purpose of this specialized program is to provide the most practical information possible on computer software, patents, and technical data rights from the perspective of both the Government and contractors and their professional advisors. It is a clear, incisive analysis of each side’s rights, responsibilities, and remedies.
Includes coverage of data rights issues in federal supply schedule contracting, new developments in open source software issues, and the FAR Part 27 Plain English Rewrite.
Government Contract Accounting
May 5-6, 2010
A special two-day program for both accountants and nonaccountants on accounting principles, accounting systems, and cost principles as they relate to procurement activities with the
federal government.
Coverage includes the regulatory environment, a procurement overview, cost accountin standards, cost estimation & contract pricing, contract accounting and administration, changes, delays and terminations, and surviving government audits.
ITAR Compliance and Audits
May 5-6, 2010
ITAR Compliance is a business imperative for companies in the defense industry and anyone involved in export.
This course is designed as a participative workshop. A hypothetical case study will lay out the factual background to facilitate the discussion. A fictional company has found a potential export violation and must make some immediate decisions to ensure its compliance with the regulations. The course provides an opportunity to analyze and dissect the procedures that the company follows.
