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This is session 2 of 4 in the Masters Institute in Government Contract Costs virtual course.

The Masters Institute in Government Contract Costs is a specially tailored, advanced virtual course devoted exclusively to the unique rules, problems, practices, and demands of Government Contract Costs matters and designed for experienced procurement professionals to help you stay on top of the latest developments in Government contract costs.

Each day of the Institute will consist of lectures, case studies, illustrative examples, individual questioning, and consideration of questions on any contract costs subject.

Learning Objectives: 
After completing this course, you will be able to:
  • Apply advanced application of CAS requirements
  • Receive an update on CAS Board and other governing bodies decisions
  • Ability to apply new operating procedures as it relates to contracts
  • Apply new updates to allocabiliity and allowbility issues
  • Discuss with peers any new rules related to FAR 31.201 through 205
  • Apply IR &, B&P and CAS 420 
  • Discuss new DCAA initiatives and recent cases impacting costs 
You will be taught by instructors who are nationally recognized specialists in the government contracting industry. They are not only experts in their subject areas, but are proven educators – able to communicate the material in terms you can effectively relate to your individual operations.
 
NOTE: On-Demand Virtual Course sessions are not eligible for CLE/CPE credits.
About Our Experts
  • James W. Thomas
    Partner, Global Sector Lead, HKA
    James W Thomas (Jim) is a forensic accountant with 35 years of experience providing consulting and dispute resolution services to government contractors. He has been retained as an expert on more than 50 occasions.

    Jim has testified as an expert in proceedings before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, General Services Board of Contract Appeals, District Court and in arbitration. He has served as a neutral accountant in purchase price disputes involving government contract accounting issues.

    In addition to his expertise in aerospace and defense, Jim serves many industries including technology, engineering and professional services, industrial products, construction, retail products and healthcare. Prior to joining HKA, he was a forensic services partner specializing in government contracts with PwC.

    Jim specializes in cost and pricing matters including government audit issues, False Claims Act damages, defective pricing, labor charging, Cost Accounting Standards, cost allowability, record keeping requirements, Federal Supply Schedule contracts, claims, requests for equitable adjustment, terminations and prime/subcontractor disputes.
    He earned his BS in accounting from Penn State University and is a Certified Public Accountant in Virginia and the District of Columbia. Jim is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and associate member of the American Bar Association. He is a frequent speaker at industry events and has published many articles on government contract cost and pricing matters.
  • Stephen Knight
    Senior Counsel, Haynes Boone
    Stephen Knight has practiced government contract law for more than 40 years, counseling and litigating on behalf of clients in all aspects of that practice. He has significant experience in claims and disputes, with special emphasis on costing and pricing issues involving cost allocability and allowability, Cost Accounting Standards, defective pricing under the Truth in Negotiations Act, and government audits. Stephen has substantial experience in compliance issues pertaining to government contractors and frequently assists clients in evaluating the requirement and manner of making disclosures to the government. He has conducted compliance reviews for clients, assisting in reviewing and evaluating internal controls, conducting training and evaluating specific compliance issues such as business systems and socio-economic requirements in government contracts. Stephen represents prime contractors as well as subcontractors in the manufacturing and services sectors and is experienced in ascertaining the necessary government contract requirements for inclusion in subcontracts.
    J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, 1978
    B.A., University of Virginia, 1975, with honors
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