Each year the Federal government issues more funding as grants and cooperative agreements than contracts. In this NEW course, we will introduce you to federal grant funding and discuss the relevant compliance considerations and requirements.

Accounting Compliance for Government Contractors, covers accounting systems in the context of general cost accounting concepts and processes adapted to the specific requirements for contracting with the federal government. It's designed to explain the fundamentals of government procurement regulatory requirements that affect a government contractor's accounting system, with an emphasis on cost accounting by contract.

This 1-day virtual course will provide a common framework for risk assessment and how it can be applied to current and evolving compliance risk. Attendees will learn about the different types of risk, the concept of materiality, applications, law and rules, as well as what the DFARs says about risk.

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:  Executive Orders directly impacting the industry including: - Executive Order 14275 - "Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement" AKA - "FAR 2.0"  Impact of various Tariffs  Updates to Audits and Reviews  Cybersecurity Updates This event is not eligible for CLE/CPE credits.

This is the sixth and final program for the FPS Leadership Institute. It is a culmination of the five self-paced on demand programs and Session VI - Problem Solving to Achieve Sustainable Outcomes. This day long live session led by Rex Marks will include best practices in problem solving as well as instructor-led discussion on proven leadership concepts, and a review and discussion of the five previous self-paced sessions.

Each year the Federal government issues more funding as grants and cooperative agreements than contracts. In this NEW course, we will introduce you to federal grant funding and discuss the relevant compliance considerations and requirements.

Lunch Break will be from 12pm - 1pm ET The federal acquisition community is facing some of the most sweeping changes in decades. Several recent Executive Orders from the Trump Administration-most notably Executive Order 14275, "Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement"-are fundamentally reshaping the FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) landscape. Known as the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), this initiative, led by the OFPP and the FAR Council, aims to return the FAR to its statutory foundation by eliminating many non-statutory requirements. This full-day course is designed to bring government contractors and acquisition professionals up to speed on:  The current status of FAR rewrites under the RFO and other key Executive Orders reshaping the government contractor landscape  Key regulatory and non-regulatory changes already released  Updates to federal buying guides and their practical implications  Anticipated impacts on acquisition policy, contractor compliance, and audit practices  Emerging interpretations from oversight bodies such as DCAA and agency IGs Led by RSM, this session will also provide expert analysis on what these changes mean for proposal development, contract administration, and internal controls-particularly as the federal government continues to roll out guidance and revisions over the coming months. Whether you're a procurement officer, compliance manager, legal advisor, or part of a capture team, this is a critical opportunity to stay informed and prepared.

Join Federal Publications Seminars on October 29, 2025 for a one-day forum that will cover the latest developments impacting all aspects of federal government contracting. The full-day session will include keynote speakers, roundtable discussions, lunch. and networking time.

This course offers an in-depth exploration of the profitability opportunities available in federal contract awards. We will cover key topics such as pricing structures, types of contracts, payment clauses, and limitations on profit, providing a high-level overview of each. The course will also address the impact of negotiation strategies on profitability and the importance of accurate internal cost estimating.

This Federal Publications Seminars course is a Pre-Award course as it is an agreement between DCAA and the contractors to allow for agreed upon (Certified Pricing) pricing of certain products/services across multiple contracts held by the contractor. This becomes an efficiency for contractors and DCAA in the audit pricing function, as it expedites certified pricing approvals.