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.

This 90+ minute panel features FPS industry specialists who stay current on all the latest trends and can help make sense of and navigate these critical issues contractors are facing.

Leverage cutting-edge AI technologies to streamline and strengthen your contract and subcontract compliance processes. In this 60-minute webinar, you'll discover how AI can automate clause selection, flag compliance risks, and accelerate audit readiness-freeing your team to focus on strategic decision-making. We'll explore real-world use cases, discuss legal and ethical considerations, and share best practices for integrating AI tools into your existing workflows. What You'll Learn:  How AI-driven rule engines and natural language processing can automate FAR/DFARS clause selection and flow-downs  Techniques for real-time risk identification and remediation tracking in subcontract management  Strategies for maintaining data integrity and audit trails using AI-powered document generation  How AI can enhance sourcing decisions and conduct rapid, data-driven price analyses  Key legal, ethical, and operational considerations when deploying AI in government contracting  Practical steps to pilot AI tools in your compliance workflows and measure ROI

The FAR is not a playbook, it's a rule book. Both the government and the contractors use that rule book to create their playbook. Here in 2025, that rulebook (the FAR) is being revised. It's time to update your playbook to align with the rulebook. In this compact and engaging webinar, Kevin Jans (former contracting officer and President of Skyway Acquisition) outlines strategies and tactics to create your playbook, even as the FAR evolves. Mr. Jans provides insights that both sides can use to Do GovCon Well by leaning on proven strategies and principles, regardless of how much the FAR changes. Learning Objectives:  Learn how to update your plans to align with the evolving FAR rulebook  By the end of this webinar you will have strategies and tactics to create your playbook, even as the FAR evolves

In this session, our highly experienced government contracts practitioners from BakerHostetler's preeminent national government contracts practice will walk the audience through the FAR clauses addressing the U.S. Government's rights when terminating a contract for default or convenience, the procedures that must be followed, contractor rights when facing such, and practical guidance. After this webinar you will have learned: (Learning Objectives)  The FAR clauses addressing the U.S. Governments rights when terminating a contract for default or convenience  The procedures that must be followed  Contractor rights and practical guidance

This webinar will provide an overview of the landscape of new U.S. tariff actions under the current administration. Understanding how the different tariff actions work is essential to identifying your company's supply chain risk and creating tariff mitigation strategies. Persons who would benefit from this webinar, include, but are not limited to, business executives, contracting specialists/administrators, project managers, purchasing specialists, import and export compliance officers, logistics personnel, and legal and financial advisors. The webinar will conclude with a 10-minute Q&A session to address any questions. Learning Objectives:  Brief overview of the new U.S. tariff actions.  Primer on U.S. customs law and regulations.  Discussion on potential tariff mitigation strategies.

Contracts and Accounting often operate independently within contract management, leading to inefficiencies and labor-intensive data gathering for project reporting, Incurred Cost Submission preparation, and contract closeouts. In this session, we will identify common inefficiencies and discuss streamlined processes to provide accurate data without manual intervention.

Since January 2025, President Trump has signed over 125 Executive Orders - many of which directly or indirectly affect the government contracting industry. These orders range from "Establishing the Department of Government Efficiency" and "Reforming Foreign Defense to Improve Speed and Accountability," to "Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement." Among this barrage of Executive Orders, is other information released by agencies such as employee terminations, CMMC 2.0 rollout, and the elimination of whole departments within agencies and the consolidation of purchasing/acquisition offices. With so many rapid changes, disruptions and noise, FPS is offering you the opportunity to talk directly with stakeholders and subject matter experts. This panel is designed to help sort out the current situation and get a glimpse of the future for the industry. This 90+ minute panel features FPS industry specialists who stay current on all the latest trends and can help make sense of and navigate these critical issues contractors are facing. Our panel will discuss: · The various Executive Orders that directly impact the industry including: - EO on Foreign Supply and impact on international direct sales and Foreign Military Sales - FAR 2.0 and the180 day window the FAR Council has achieved the objectives of the EO · Rumor, Fact and Fiction about Acquisition, Commerciality, and Implementation · The quiet changes DCAA has been making to Audit rules. · CMMC 2.0 and its implementation as of today This event is not eligible for CLE/CPE credits.

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

Executive orders, new regulations, class deviations, statutes, protests, and litigation all ensure that the compliance landscape for government contracts is always evolving at a breakneck pace. These changes can be difficult to track, but Federal Publication Seminars' Quarterly Update gathers the most significant changes and distills them for government contracting professionals. That usually (but not always) includes updates to:  Cybersecurity requirements  Changes to labor regulations and enforcement  Domestic preferences; and  Small business regulations Each session will be jammed packed with the latest information and is a valuable tool in staying up to date in an ever-changing environment.