Join JAMIS and Forvis Mazars for an essential webinar designed to equip government contractors with the latest insights and strategies in today's rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. This session will cover key updates and trends reshaping federal contracting, including:  Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) Board Updates Get the latest on proposed reforms aimed at modernizing CAS, including threshold adjustments, GAAP conformance efforts, and the potential elimination of outdated standards. See how these changes could reduce compliance burdens and expand opportunities for contractors.  DCAA Reorganization Learn about the Defense Contract Audit Agency's major restructuring, which consolidates audit directorates into product-aligned divisions and introduces a Centralized Audit Function. Understand what this means for audit processes, contractor interactions, and compliance expectations.  Tariff Considerations for Contractors Explore the impact of newly imposed tariffs-particularly on steel, aluminum, and other critical materials-on contract costs and supply chains. Discover how to leverage FAR clauses such as 52.229-3 and 52.225-8 to pursue equitable adjustments and duty-free entry protections. Why Attend?  Stay ahead of regulatory changes that could directly affect your business.  Gain practical strategies to manage cost impacts and compliance risks.  Hear from experts at JAMIS and Forvis Mazars with deep experience in government contracting and financial compliance. Who Should Attend?  CFOs, Controllers, and Finance Managers  Compliance Officers and Contract Managers  Executives and Consultants in Government Contracting

Indirect Costs refer to the cost associated with running the business and supporting direct projects, but cannot themselves be defined as direct costs (e.g. finance, legal, facilities, IT, fringe benefits). The Federal Government allows for reimbursement of these costs and contractors have flexibility in how their indirect costs are structured and applied to direct contract costs. Throughout the contract life cycle and fiscal year, there are several types of indirect rate calculations used. In this program, you will learn about indirect rate structures, the Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP), DCAA's FPRP Checklist, billing rates and the final indirect cost rate proposal process. Learning Objectives: By the end of the webinar you should be able to:  Differentiate between direct and indirect costs using real examples;  Define two-tier and three-tier rate structures;  Identify three types of G&A allocation bases;  Understand the Forward Pricing Rate Agreement process; and  Determine when an Incurred Cost Proposal (ICS) is appropriate and how it is utilized.

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

This 3-part webinar series will cover the overview and applicability, impact on your business segments and what is required if you want to make cost accounting practice changes. Additionally, we have included case studies to provide participants with hands on experience.

Join us for an insightful webinar on the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). CohnReznick's team will share valuable experiences from implementing CMMC, provide updates on the latest rulemaking, and offer practical advice for best practices to help your organization navigate CMMC compliance with confidence. Designed for GovCon executives, accounting and finance departments, human resources, and project managers, topics to be discussed include:  Learn about the current status of rulemaking  Gain an understanding of the assessment process  Hear practical advice on how to gain certification

This session builds on CAS Overview and Applicability with understanding the impacts to an organization's business segments. The session begins with defining the difference between a business unit and a segment and explains the pros and cons of transferring materials, supplies or services based on both cost and price. Learning Objectives: Participants will learn about the applicability of Disclosure Statements to segments, including when a Disclosure Statement is required to be completed. The session also includes a case study which will provide hands-on experience with a sample Disclosure Statement.

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.

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.

Join Federal Publications Seminars and Capital Edge Consulting for our ninth year of Procurement University--a comprehensive 9-part series of online classes covering the critical elements of accounting and pricing of Federal Government contracts.

This session will discuss the impact of estimating systems on the accounting and pricing functions. We will cover the Estimating System adequacy criteria contained in the DFARS business systems rule, material weaknesses and significant deficiencies, cost vs. price analysis, basis of estimate (BOE), and what DCAA looks for in the audit process. Learning Objectives: By the end of the webinar you should be able to:  Understand cost estimating system requirements and how they are implemented;  Identify where to locate specific DCAA audit programs which relate to estimating;  Maintain up-to-date information of the threshold for obtaining certified cost or pricing data;  Describe multiple forms of acceptable cost or pricing data and when certification is required;  List the basic Basis of Estimate (BOE) components and develop an estimating technique; and  Understand common estimating challenges.