Training Academy

This 4-part series is designed to help contractors navigate the ever-changing world of government contract compliance.

Students will examine contract and accounting compliance as well as procurement integrity in government contracting. Coverage of compliance regulations, statues, and oversight initiatives will assist contractors in developing and managing effective, efficient, ongoing compliance programs.

4 One-Day Sessions - Taught Virtually, at Your Location, or a Combination of Both

Session #

Session Topic

Agenda

1

Contract Compliance

Agenda for Session 1- Contract Compliance

Compliance Programs and Mandatory Disclosure
Developing a Compliance Program
Steps to Achieve Compliance
Selling Commercial Items
Bid and Proposal Process and Procurement Information
Domestic & Foreign Product Acquisition Preferences
Defective Pricing

2

Accounting Compliance

Agenda for Session 2- Accounting Compliance

Introduction to the Government Contract Accounting Regulatory Environment
Overview of the Federal Marketplace
Acquisition Cycle
The Regulatory Environment
Key Regulations Affecting Cost Accounting Systems
FAR Part 9 Contractor Qualifications
FAR Part 31 Cost Principles
Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
Truth-in-Negotiations Act (TINA)
Establishing an Adequate Cost Accounting System

3

Procurement Ethics and Contract Performance

Agenda for Session 3- Procurement Ethics and Contract Performance

Contractor Code of Ethics & Conduct
Contractor Ethics Training Requirement
Contractor Ethics Disclosure Requirements
Employment Restrictions
Conflicts of Interest
Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI)
Influencing Government Actions
Significant Overpayments
International Sales

4

Building an Effective Compliance Program

Agenda for Session 4- Building an Effective Compliance Program

The Federal Contractor Compliance Profile
Internal Control Methodologies Background
Framework for Internal Controls
Demonstrated Internal Control Application
Internal Control Application - DFARS Business Systems
Internal Control Application - DCAA Business Systems
Internal Control Application – Other Areas
Leveraging Government Contract Compliance
Managing Data Control
Participants Earn a Certificate

Participants will earn a Certificate in Government Contracting Essentials upon completion of the academy.