While it is the responsibility of contractor's to manage indirect cost rates, it is the Government's role to monitor a contractor's indirect cost rates including forward pricing, billing and final rates. This webinar will contrast the different rate types delving into the source, computation and use for the indirect rate types. In addition to exploring the Government oversight role and monitoring techniques including rate and system reviews and audits.

The significant differences in opinion about the "appropriate" allocation of indirect costs has resulted in numerous regulations included in the FAR and CAS. These regulations are impacted by contract type and include FAR Part 31, Contract cost and procedures; FAR 31.216-7, Allowable cost and payment; and Cost Accounting Standards. Building upon indirect cost basics, we introduce the regulatory framework for the indirect rate structure and the compliance requirements applicable to a company's contract portfolio. Learning Objectives: In this session, participants will become familiar with FAR subpart 31.1, Applicability; 31.201, General; 31.202, Direct costs and 31.203, Indirect costs; 31.204, Application of principles and procedures; Selected CAS including the consistency and allocation standards; and the Implications of FAR 31.216-7, Allowable cost and payment clause.

Join our guests Bryan Van Brunt, Founder of Van Brunt Law Firm, P.A and Max Aulakh, Founder & CEO of Ignyte Assurance Platform and Ignyte Institute , for a conversation moderated by Federal Publication Seminars on how to get on board with the emerging Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance regulations and to be able to continue working with the DoD as a prime or subcontractor. This webinar will give you both legal and technical perspectives on how to protect your business and maintain a competitive advantage, explain what tools and manpower are required to become compliant within the optimal period of time and with limited IT resources. Speakers will also share important lessons learned while running NIST and CMMC projects. Learning Objectives: ? Difference between NIST and CMMC ? Factors involved in determining the right level of CMMC - such as CUI, FCI, and product/service provided as a contractor or sub-contractor ? Resources and efforts required to obtain that level of CMMC for different businesses based on their internal IT capabilities and proficiency ? Artifacts, cost, and project timeline of NIST and CMMC ? Consequences of non-compliance after the rule comes into effect

Contract cost is comprised of direct cost and indirect cost. Distinguishing a cost as either direct or indirect is a strategic decision for a company. These decisions impact its indirect rate structure and competitive positioning. This webinar focusses on the essentials of understanding direct and indirect costing including the regulatory definitions; Differences between direct and indirect costs; Indirect rate structure; Difference between G&A and Overhead; Importance of consistency; and Establish the foundation for this 4 part webinar series. Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to identify the key differences between direct and indirect costs; Understand indirect costs include both overhead and G&A and that they are different from one another; Define the regulatory framework for indirect costs and establish the foundation for a deeper dive into indirect costs including overhead and G&A.

Fair Market Value for Global Bona Fide Service Fee Arrangements -Session 7- Compliance for Healthcare Contractors Series- Noon - 1 pm EDT - Wednesday December 16th Description: Please join Federal Publications Seminars and Baker Tilly to discuss bona fide service fee arrangements and fair market value (FMV) assessments for the services included in these agreements. The session will have a specific focus on global considerations for FMV of these arrangements and how FMV assessments are an important element of an organization's anti-bribery anti-corruption (ABAC) program. Learning Objectives: - Explore the need for third party due diligence and FMV in global bona fide service fee arrangements - Understand FMV as a key control in your global ABAC program - Gain insights and knowledge on best practices and approaches to FMV assessments

On June 29, 2020, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) significantly expanded the Export Administration Regulations' (EAR) rules governing exports for military end uses and to military end users (MEUs) in China, Russia and Venezuela-changes that are intended to support the objectives of the United States' national security strategy. The new rule particularly impacts those in the aerospace, marine, telecommunications, electronics and materials processing industries, but thus far, BIS has issued only limited guidance on how to comply with the new rule. On December 15, please join Barnes & Thornburg for a webinar detailing the key changes under this rule. This webinar will focus on exporters' increased diligence obligations and will discuss potential strategies for mitigating risks under the new rule.

Procurement University: Session 9 DCAA/DCMA Reviews and Audits Description: This session will provide an overview of the reviews and audits conducted by the DCMA and DCAA. Learn about the types of audits, how to address the audit process, and how to deal with audit positions and written findings. Learning Objectives: By the end of the webinar you should be able to:  Be able to describe the similarities and differences between a review and an audit.  List information that the DCMA maintains in a Contract Business Analysis Repository (CBAR).  Understand the current DCMA and DCAA initiatives and how they impact the contracting industry.  Recognize potential challenges and corresponding mitigation strategies for auditees.  Describe the basics on how to prepare for a CPSR.  Understand current auditor expectations regarding access to records.

Description: We will provide an overview of the pending NITACC CIO-SP4 contract and solicitation. CIO-SP4 is a replacement for CIOSP3 and will be a multi-award, 15-year, government wide acquisition contract (GWAC) with a $40B ceiling. We will discuss how your organization can maximize your evaluation points by deploying government compliant business systems. We will also review how you may ensure success winning CIO-SP4 task orders by demonstrating accepted Forward Rates, FAR, and CAS compliance. Learning Objectives:  Learn about the pending $40B NITACC CIO-SP4 GWAC opportunity.  Understand how to maximize your organizations CIO-SP4 evaluation points by deploying government compliant business systems.  Learn how to win CIO-SP4 task orders by demonstrating accepted forward rates, FAR, and CAS compliance.

The purpose of this webinar is to discuss the implementation of the Truthful Cost and Pricing Data requirement as it relates to subcontracting. During this webinar, J.A. White & Associates Inc. provides a comprehensive review of the key elements of TCPD and how it is viewed during audits. Topics will include:  Applicability  Exceptions and Exemptions  Prime Contractor Responsibilities  Subcontractor Responsibilities  Audit Impact  Documentation Presenter: Jeff White

Introduction to Receiving Federally Sponsored Funding for New Recipients - Session 4 - Compliance for Healthcare Contractors - Noon - 1 pm EDT - Wednesday November 18th Description: In this session, we will provide an overview of how research organizations can prepare to receive federally sponsored funding. We will discuss critical infrastructure elements that organizations must have or develop to manage federally sponsored funding, including short-, mid-, and long-term options to enhance your research organization, and common pitfalls for new recipients of these funds. We will also share ideas on how your organization can position itself to comply with a new set of regulations in an already highly regulated industry, including considering the impact of the CARES Act on federal fund management. Learning Objectives: - Understand the basic infrastructure requirements that are necessary to accept and manage federally sponsored funding - Become familiar with which federal regulations are commonly applicable when receiving these funds - Learn to develop general framework to determine whether the investment in compliance with federal requirements is worth the return