Live Webinars

May 28, 2024
1-2 PM EDT

A Practical Guide to DCAA Accounting System Audits - Session 3 - DCAA Audits Series 2024

DCAA Audits Webinar Series - 2024

The session provides guidance on how to navigate a DCAA accounting system audit. The webinar takes a lifecycle approach. It begins with understanding the different accounting system and associated audit requirements, to supporting the audit process, through audit reporting and corrective action. This course emphasizes the practical realities of an accounting system audit by offering tips and tricks to get out in front of audit findings, managing auditor/auditee relationships, avoiding common pitfalls, and facilitating timely corrective action if adverse audit findings surface. Learning Objectives:  High-level overview of the accounting system requirements  Understanding and differentiation of accounting system audit types and associated approaches  Developing strong working relationships with DCAA  Common DCAA data requests to expect and the rationale behind them  Sensitive areas and common contractor pitfalls during accounting system audits  Tips and tricks to get in front of potential audit findings and facilitate timely corrective action

CPE, CLE

Live Webinars

Oct 3, 2024
2:00-3:30 PM EDT

Accounting System Requirements - Session 7 - Procurement University 2024

Procurement University - 2024

As a contractor, you may be subject to certain requirements related to your accounting system. This program will cover the Pre-Award Survey (Standard Form 1408) as well as the DFARS Accounting System Rule including Timekeeping, Labor Distribution and Billing. Learning Objectives: By the end of the webinar you should be able to:  Understand a pre-award accounting system survey and its purpose in the federal-award process;  Identify the objective of the accounting business system and its common criteria;  Apply the accounting system adequacy attributes to real-world examples;  Recognize which accounting subsystems are covered in the Defense Contract Audit Manual (DCAM); and  Be aware of potential issues when implementing new accounting systems.

CPE, CLE

Live Webinars

May 16, 2024
1-2 PM EDT

Agile Fundamentals and Common Frameworks - Session 1 - Leveraging Agile for Government Contracts Series 2024

Leveraging Agile for Government Contractors Webinar Series - 2024

The first webinar in the series provides a foundational understanding of Agile methodologies, reviews the benefits of Agile, discusses the differences from traditional management methodologies, and reviews frameworks to implement Agile for non-agile government contracts. Learning Objectives  Develop an understanding of Agile principles and their benefits.  Compare Agile from a traditional `waterfall' methodology.  Learn about options to implement Agile frameworks for Government Contracts.

Live Webinars

May 23, 2024
1-2 PM EDT

Agile Planning and Project Management - Session 2 - Leveraging Agile for Government Contracts Series 2024

Leveraging Agile for Government Contractors Webinar Series - 2024

The second webinar in the series will review Agile planning processes and artifacts. We will introduce and discuss the cadence beginning with developing the product vision, implementation backlog, increment planning, and sprint planning. We will also review tools that will support these processes and effective project management. Learning Objectives  Develop an understanding of the typical Agile planning cadence.  Learn about best practices for developing the primary Agile artifacts.  Discover tools that will support effective Agile processes and project management.

Live Webinars

May 1, 2024
12-2 PM EDT

CAS Overview and Applicability - Session 1 - CAS - Beyond Just the Standards Series 2024

CAS - Beyond Just the Standards Series - 2024

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). Learning Objectives  What are the differences and requirements for Standard, Quick, and Early contract closeouts.  What are the eight steps for a Standard Closeout Contract Complete, Verification Forms, Reports, Resolution of Outstanding Issues Final Payment De-obligation of funds Completion Statements Past Performance File Disposal  What are the basic problems that are being experienced at every step.  How can those problems be addressed.  Why quick closeouts are popular in 2024 and the impact that that process is having on the backlogs

CPE, CLE

Live Webinars

Jul 11, 2024
2:00-3:30 PM EDT

CAS Part 1 - Session 4 - Procurement University 2024

Procurement University - 2024

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.

CPE, CLE

Live Webinars

Aug 1, 2024
2:00-3:30 PM EDT

CAS Part 2 - Session 5 - Procurement University 2024

Procurement University - 2024

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.

CPE, CLE

Live Webinars

Jun 6, 2024
2:00-3:30 PM EDT

Commercial Items - Session 3 - Procurement University 2024

Procurement University - 2024

FAR Part 12 regulates commercial item acquisition. Selling a commercial item to the Federal Government sounds easy right? Wrong. The Federal Government wants to make sure it is getting a fair and reasonable price and ensure it is a commercially available item. This session will cover what determines an item or service to be commercial and how to effectively support price reasonableness. Learning Objectives: By the end of the webinar you should be able to:  Identify commercial items and commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items;  Determine how to classify an item as commercial and document commercial items with an adequate commercial item determination (CID);  Support price reasonableness with the appropriate method of analysis (price or cost); and  Understand the DCMA Commercial Item Group's role in the federal acquisition process.

CPE, CLE

Live Webinars

May 29, 2024
12-2 PM EDT

Cost Accounting Practice Changes and Cost Impacts - Session 3 - CAS - Beyond Just the Standards Series 2024

CAS - Beyond Just the Standards Series - 2024

Once a contractor has a contract subject to full CAS coverage, it is important to understand how to make a change to a disclosed cost accounting practice. This session will include a discussion of (Learning Objectives):  What is considered an accounting practice change?  What does not meet the definition of an accounting practice change?  What are common triggers for a cost accounting practice change? Additionally, the course will dive into cost impact proposals covering when a proposal is required, the timing for submission, and how impacts are calculated. The course also includes a case study for hands-on experience with a cost impact calculation.

CPE, CLE

Live Webinars

Jun 4, 2024
1-2 PM EDT

DCAA Audits of CAS Cost Impact Proposals - Session 4 - DCAA Audits Series 2024

DCAA Audits Webinar Series - 2024

The session provides an overview of the cost impact process, with a specific focus on the parties involved in the review and audit, along with expectations from DCAA. We will discuss the factors that contribute to a cost accounting practice change and the requirements to submit a Cost Impact, including identifying the change, determining the impact population, calculating the impact and driving toward resolution. We will touch on many of the key deliverable expectations included in DCAA's Cost Impact Adequacy Tool and likely areas of emphasis during the audit. Learning Objectives:  Overview of the Cost Impact process, including parties involved  Characteristics of a Cost Accounting Practice Change  Understanding the difference between a General Dollar Magnitude and a Detailed Cost Impact  Common risk factors to think about that may be raised during a Cost Impact proposal audit  Overview of DCAA's Cost Impact Adequacy Tool

CPE, CLE