This one-day concentrated virtual course on the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) will enable attendees to better understand the structure and content of the DFARS and how it relates to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).  The course is intended for personnel with some familiarity with the FAR who want to learn about the acquisition regulations and policies that are specifically applicable to Department of Defense acquisitions.

In this virtual course, students will gain a practical understanding of these areas so they can comply with the complex requirements of these FAR Parts and avoid pitfalls by anticipating and resolving potential problems. We will start with an analysis and explanation of the FAR Parts listed above and follow with a review of key sections of the corresponding clauses. This coverage will be augmented by case studies and a review of actual contract documents that we will use as the foundation for further class discussions.

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.

This specially developed course is a comprehensive treatment of the most important fiscal law principles private industry and Government personnel must know. The course covers the entire budgetary process, from budget submission to contract for payment - how it moves forward and evolves at each key step.

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.

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.