Live Webinars

May 21, 2025
1-2 PM EDT

A Practical Guide to DCAA Accounting System Audits - Session 3 - DCAA Audits Series 2025

DCAA Audits Webinar Series - 2025

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

Webinar Series

May 21-28, 2025

DCAA Audits Webinar Series - 2025

This webinar series explores DCAA audits both prior to contract award, as well as during and after contract performance. Presented from the point of view of a government contractor, our goal is to help you understand DCAA's audit objectives, techniques, and areas of audit emphasis

CPE, CLE

Live Webinars

May 28, 2025
1-2 PM EDT

DCAA Audits of CAS Cost Impact Proposals - Session 4 - DCAA Audits Series 2025

DCAA Audits Webinar Series - 2025

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

Live Webinars

May 29, 2025
1-2 PM EDT

OTAs - A History and Statutory Basis - Session 1 - OTAs: Why They Matter & Key Legal Considerations Series 2025

OTAs: Why They Matter & Key Legal Considerations Webinar Series - 2025

This course will provide the basis for why companies should want to enter into OTAs, a brief history of the changes to OTAs, key elements of an OTA and the Statutory Basis for OTAs. Learning Objectives: This initial session will cover the following topics:  Current Spending Trends  Statutory Basis  Key Elements of an OTA

CPE, CLE

Webinar Series

May 29 - Jun 05, 2025

OTAs: Why They Matter & Key Legal Considerations Webinar Series - 2025

Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) are here to stay. When used properly, they enable rapid contract awards, bypass traditional procurement rules, and appeal to commercial companies. They also allow the USG to access and influence cutting-edge technology in the market.

CPE, CLE

Live Webinars

Jun 5, 2025
2:00-3:30 PM EDT

Commercial Items - Session 3 - Procurement University 2025

Procurement University - 2025

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

Webinar Series

Jun 05 - Dec 04, 2025

Procurement University - 2025

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.

CPE, CLE

Live Webinars

Jul 10, 2025
2:00-3:30 PM EDT

CAS Part 1 - Session 4 - Procurement University 2025

Procurement University - 2025

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 7, 2025
2:00-3:30 PM EDT

CAS Part 2 - Session 5 - Procurement University 2025

Procurement University - 2025

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

Aug 21, 2025
1-4 PM EDT

Navigating the 2025 Landscape - GovCon Update for Small and Medium Businesses

Hear updates from compliance, legal, and cybersecurity professional who specialize in the GovCon marketplace. From pre-award and administration to audits, get the information you need to prepare your business better to win, execute, and deliver goods or services to the federal government. Discussions will include compliance challenges for small and medium-sized businesses; a refresher on legal best practices and any updates on caselaw or implementation that will affect your business; and both current state and looking forward cyber requirements. Check back frequently for an updated agenda.

CPE, CLE