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aimed at modernizing CAS, including threshold adjustments, GAAP conformance efforts, and the potential elimination of outdated standards.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

This course introduces the essential principles of managing subcontract flowdown clauses in the context of federal contracting. Participants will learn how to identify applicable clauses, distinguish between mandatory and non-mandatory requirements, and support sound subcontracting decisions. Through practical examples, regulatory guidance, and proven techniques, the course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to meet prime contract obligations while ensuring compliance and mitigating risk. The course also explores how automation is transforming the flowdown process. By leveraging automated clause identification and government reference tools, procurement professionals can significantly streamline their analysis. However, it's crucial to understand the capabilities and constraints of these tools. While platforms like the DAU and acquisition.gov matrices offer a valuable starting point, their functionality is limited; they are prescriptive guides that often do not account for subcontract-specific context, and cannot replace tailored analysis and critical judgment. Whether you are new to the government subcontracting world or seeking to refine your compliance techniques, this course delivers actionable insights to strengthen your subcontracting practices and prepare for audits, reviews, and negotiations. Key Takeaways  Understand the difference between mandatory and non-mandatory flowdowns and when each applies.  Learn methods for establishing and documenting a defensible flowdown analysis.  Explore how automated platforms can streamline clause identification from prime contracts, reducing manual effort.  Recognize the utility and the limitations of the DAU and acquisition.gov matrices as foundational reference guides.  Identify common pitfalls in the flowdown process and how to avoid them.  Gain confidence in preparing audit-ready files that withstand CPSR and customer review.

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.

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.

Join us as we discuss U.S. tariffs and their impact on supply chain security. This session will cover the latest tariff developments, strategies for mitigation of tariff impact, and related supply chain security considerations. Learning Objectives: After attending this webinar, you will have learned:  Latest tariff developments  Strategies for mitigation of tariff impact  Related supply chain security considerations

This session will provide an overview of the reviews and audits conducted by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (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;  Understand what areas DCAA is responsible for auditing and DCMA is responsible for reviewing;  Understand the current DCMA and DCAA initiatives and how they impact the contracting industry;  Recognize potential challenges and corresponding mitigation strategies for auditees; and  Understand current auditor expectations and challenges.