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aimed at modernizing CAS, including threshold adjustments, GAAP conformance efforts, and the potential elimination of outdated standards.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.

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 course introduces the essential principles of cost and price analysis in the context of federal contracting. Participants will learn how to evaluate supplier proposals, determine price reasonableness, and support sound acquisition decisions. Through practical examples, regulatory guidance, and proven techniques, the course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to meet FAR requirements while ensuring value and accountability in subcontracting. The course also explores how automation and advanced analytics are transforming procurement. By leveraging historical price tracking, predictive should-cost modeling, and market trend analysis, these tools are simplifying complex methodologies like regression analysis and best-value analysis, enabling procurement professionals to work smarter, faster, and with greater confidence. Whether you are new to the government subcontracting world or seeking to refine your analysis techniques, this course delivers actionable insights to strengthen procurement practices and prepare for audits, reviews, and negotiations. Key Takeaways:  Understand the difference between cost analysis and price analysis and when each applies.  Learn methods for establishing price reasonableness in accordance with FAR Part 15.  Explore techniques for conducting market research and comparing pricing data.  See how automated platforms streamline historical price tracking, predictive modeling, and best-value analysis.  Identify common pitfalls in documenting analysis and how to avoid them.  Gain confidence in preparing audit-ready files that withstand CPSR and customer review.

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

Executive orders, new regulations, class deviations, statutes, protests, and litigation all ensure that the compliance landscape for government contracts is always evolving at a breakneck pace. These changes can be difficult to track, but Federal Publication Seminars' Quarterly Update gathers the most significant changes and distills them for government contracting professionals. That usually (but not always) includes updates to:  Cybersecurity requirements  Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Updates  Changes to labor regulations and enforcement  Domestic preferences; and  Small business regulations Each session will be jammed packed with the latest information and is a valuable tool in staying up to date in an ever-changing environment.

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.

In this session, our experienced practitioners from BakerHostetler's preeminent national government contracts practice will walk the audience through the FAR clauses addressing the U.S. Government's rights when terminating a contract for default or convenience, the procedures that must be followed, contractor rights when facing such, and practical guidance. This topic is particularly relevant given current actions of the administration, and our objective is to inform participants on managing the termination and claims process. The presenters will address: (Learning Objectives)  Terminations for convenience vs default  Responding to stop-work orders  Commercial vs negotiated contract termination procedures  Claims and requests for equitable adjustment  Cost allowability