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Aug 7, 2025
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.
On-Demand Webinars
Mar 28, 2025
What Program Impacts Can We Expect From Trump Administration Executive Orders, `Pauses,' and Agency Directives
Join CohnReznick's multi-disciplined, experienced compliance and audit team accompanied by a leader in the federal contracting legal community as they share insights on the latest federal executive orders and policy changes that are significantly impacting the federal contracting and assistance-receiver community. The panel will also discuss best practices for minimizing risk and maximizing cost recovery in case of a work suspension or termination. Designed for executives and professionals in accounting, finance, legal, HR, project management, and compliance at federal contracting firms and organizations receiving federal assistance, the panel will discuss:  Trump Administration Executive Orders since January 2025  Significant OMB and other large federal agency guidance related to acquisitions and federal assistance (including grants)  Impacts to small business programs  Best practices related to preparing for a suspension, stop-work order, delay, and partial/full termination
On-Demand Webinars
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
On-Demand Webinars
Accounting System Requirements - Session 7 - Procurement University 2024
Procurement University - 2024
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.
On-Demand Webinars
CAS Part 1 - Session 4 - Procurement University 2024
Procurement University - 2024
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.
On-Demand Webinars
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.
On-Demand Webinars
CAS Part 2 - Session 5 - Procurement University 2024
Procurement University - 2024
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.
On-Demand Webinars
Commercial Items - Session 3 - Procurement University 2024
Procurement University - 2024
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.
On-Demand Webinars
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.
On-Demand Webinars
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
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