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Overview

Course Description
This workshop 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 Workshop 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 workshop concludes with insights and illustrations, and an opportunity for discussion.  And 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
Dates/Locations
October 28-29, 2024
American Management Association
Arlington, VA, United States
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Agenda
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Schedule for La Jolla, CA and Hilton Head, SC
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
San Diego Mini-Week
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Schedule for All Other Locations

Agenda

Disclosure Statement Forms
1. Contents
a. General Instructions
b. Cover Sheet and Certification
c. Part I  General Information
d. Part II  Direct Costs
e. Part III  Direct vs. Indirect Costs
f. Part IV  Indirect Costs
g. Part V  Depreciation & Capitalization Practices
h. Part VI  Other Costs and Credits
i. Part VII  Deferred Compensation and Insurance Cost
j. Part VIII  Home Office Expenses and Preparation

2. Effects of Filing a Disclosure Statement

Planning Considerations – Audit Checklist Guidance
1. Adequacy of a Disclosure Statement
a. Determine the Need
b. Determine Allocated Costs Consistency
c. Quality of Information
d. Effect in Other Audit Areas
e. Materiality Consideration
f. Adequacy Before Compliance
g. Risk Indicators
h. System Deficiencies
i. Internal Control Structure
j. Risk Assessment
k. Internal Consistency
l. Potential Inadequacies
m. Disclosed Practices v. Established Practices
n. Prepare for Compliance Audit

2. Compliance Preparation Checklist
a. Organizational Form
b. Prior Audits
c. Balance Sheet Integrity
d. Materiality
e. Risk Indicators
f. Business Systems
g. Systems Materials
h. Internal Control Structure

3. Filing Considerations
a. Thresholds
b. Company vs. Divisions
c. CAS-Covered Awards
d. Time for Filing
e. Prior Year Awards
f. Next Cost Accounting Period

4. Implementation Practices

Cost Accounting Standards
1. CAS 401  Consistency in Estimating, Accumulating, and Reporting Costs
a. Purpose/Definitions
b. Accumulating Costs
c. Actual Cost
d. Estimating Costs
e. Indirect Cost Pool
f. Pricing
g. Proposal
h. Reporting Costs
i. Fundamental Requirements
j. Techniques for Application
k. Illustrations
l. Interpretations

2. CAS 402  Consistency In Allocating Costs Incurred For the Same Purpose
a. Purpose/Definitions
b. Cost Objective
c. Direct Cost
d. Final Cost Objective
e. Indirect Cost
f. Indirect Cost Pool
g. Overcharging
h. Double Counting
i. Fundamental Requirement
j. Techniques for Application
k. Illustrations and Examples
l. Interpretation

3. CAS 405  Accounting For Unallowable Costs
a. Purpose and Guidelines
b. Definitions
c. Directly Associated Cost
d. Expressly Unallowable Cost
e. Indirect Cost
f. Unallowable Cost
g. Fundamental Requirements
h. Techniques for Application
i. Illustrations and Examples
j. Interpretation

4. CAS 406  Cost Accounting Period
a. Purpose/Definitions
b. Allocate
c. Cost Objective
d. Fiscal Year
e. Indirect Cost Pool
f. Fundamental Requirements
g. Techniques for Application
h. Illustrations and Examples
i. Interpretation

Changes to a Cost Accounting Practice
1. Definitions
2. Disclosed Accounting Methods
3. Established Accounting Methods
4. Alteration or Change
5. Meeting the Definition
6. Change in Method or Technique

Cost Impact Proposals
1. Cost Impact Analysis and Measurement
2. Preparation and Input
3. Data Elements
4. Calculation Methods and Techniques
5. Examples
6. Impact on Contract Types
7. Isolating Impacts
8. General Dollar Magnitude

Tying It All Together

Experts
  • Paul Bailey
    Partner, Capital Edge Consulting
    Paul Bailey is a Partner for Capital Edge Consulting. Mr. Bailey has broad experience with federal procurement rules and regulation through combined industry and public accounting experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers and KPMG. Over the course of his 30-year career, Paul has provided expert advice an...
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  • Chad Braley
    CEO and National Managing Partner, Capital Edge Consulting
    Chad Braley is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Capital Edge Consulting, Inc. Since its inception, Capital Edge has grown into the country’s leading firm, focusing solely on serving both foreign and domestic contractors who do business with the US Government.

    Chad’s ar...
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  • Eric Hayman
    Director, Capital Edge Consulting
    Eric Hayman has over 15 years of experience providing professional support to government contractors and government agencies in the areas of compliance, accounting and training. He specializes in the Federal Acquisitions Regulations, Cost Accounting Standards, Government Audits and Contract’s...
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  • Stephen "Chase" Kunk
    Managing Partner, Capital Edge Consulting
    Stephen “Chase” Kunk is a Managing Partner Capital Edge Consulting, Inc. Chase specializes in U.S. Government contract and subcontract negotiations, administration, management and purchasing system compliance. His expertise stems from his legal education, former certification as a Nation...
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  • Craig Stetson
    Partner, Capital Edge Consulting
    Craig Stetson has over 25 years of direct experience in government contract accounting, pricing, subcontract management, regulatory and federal contract compliance, business system implementation, and internal control oversight. His industry experience includes aerospace and defense, manufacturing,...
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CPE: Continuing Professional Education
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Delivery Method: Group-Live Classroom
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CPE Hours
This program is eligible for: 13.0 (CPE) hours of credit
Program Level: Intermediate
Program Prerequisite: None
Advance Preparation: None
Method: Group-Live
CLP: Continuous Learning Points
Approved for CLP by Defense Acquisition University
Defense Acquisition Workforce members must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points (CLP) every two years from the date of entry into the acquisition workforce for as long as the member remains in an acquisition position per DoD Instruction 5000.66. We will provide you with documentation of points awarded for completing the event.
CLP Hours
This program is eligible for: 11.0 (CLP) hours of credit
CLE: Continuing Legal Education
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Please note that because some states are changing their policy on CLE reporting, you will need to fill out the request for credit from Federal Publications Seminars within 10 business days, or we may not be able to issue credits for the program.
CLE Hours
This program is eligible for: 11.0 (60 minutes), 13.0 (50 minutes)
Travel
American Management Association
2345 Crystal Drive, Second Floor
Arlington, VA, 22202
5714812208
Hotel & Room Block Info

Federal Publications Seminars doesn’t have a room block for this location. AMA does not arrange hotel accommodations. However, AMA has negotiated preferred rates at the following hotels based upon availability. Be sure to mention that you are an AMA conference attendee to secure your reservation and preferred rates. Contact the hotels below directly. Note: that we recommend that reservations be made early, as the number of rooms at preferred rates is limited.

Hyatt Regency Crystal City
Click here to reserve using the AMA preferred rate. For AMA’s preferred rate enter corporate code 00433. 
Reagan National Airport
2799 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
AMA Reservation Number 1-703-418-1234

Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel
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2800 South Potomac Avenue
Arlington, VA 22202
AMA Reservation Number 1-703-413-1300

METRO RAIL LINE:
Yellow & Blue Line – METRO Stop – Crystal City
From the METRO - AMA is 2 blocks east and 4 blocks south on Crystal Drive
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FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Continental breakfast and lunch will be served (DC Week ONLY). Coffee (regular & decaf), tea and water will be served throughout the day with an afternoon snack (baked goods) break. 

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