US Government contractors incur research and development (“R&D”) costs to accomplish various business objectives ranging from supporting USG requirements to investment in their company’s solutions and infrastructure. R&D may be self-funded by a company's assets, endowed by a third party, support sales-related activities, and include capital investments. Not surprisingly, with the variety of circumstances underlying R&D efforts, the USG establishes an assortment of regulations to support the accounting and reimbursement for these types of costs. Join us for this four-part webinar series where we will explore the cost accounting and allowability requirements to help classify, account for, and optimize R&D expenditures. 

In this four-part series, each session will tackle some of the unique accounting and regulatory requirements including: Introducing participants to each of the seven types of R&D; Addressing key requirements such as cost allowability and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS); Discussing some differences between financial accounting and Government contract accounting requirements; and raise audit and administration considerations.

Each 90-minute webinar will acquaint the participant with a different aspect of R&D and offers 1.5 hours of CPE.  

The topics tackled in this four-part series include:

• Session I: Beyond IR&D – Introducing the Different Types of R&D
• Session II: Direct vs. Indirect R&D Costs – The Big Three Categories
• Session III: The Lesser Known Indirect R&D Cost Categories
• Session IV: R&D Administration and Audit Considerations

Register for the entire series or join us for an individual webinar that suits your business needs. 

Your instructor, Deborah Nixon, is a nationally recognized trainer, licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and career dedicated Government contracts practitioner with over 30 years of experience.  Deborah is the founder of Crosshair Advisors, and a retired Partner with Ernst & Young’s Government Contract Services practice where she worked for 25 years. Before joining EY, she held management positions with both large and emerging growth contractors including Motorola and General Dynamics. Her educational credentials include a Masters of Business Administration in Strategy and Entrepreneurship from University of North Carolina’s Kennan-Flagler Business School where she was an honor student inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma honor society; Bachelor’s Degrees in Finance and Economics from University of Maryland; Attended American University’s graduate accountancy program; and holds a certificate in Corporate Governance and Board Effectiveness from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management.