This two-day course provides an in-depth look at accounting system requirements for government contractors. Learn how to maintain compliance with FAR, CAS, and GAAP, track direct/indirect costs, establish internal controls, and prepare for audits. Ideal for compliance officers, CFOs, and finance professionals managing contract cost accounting.
Human trafficking is a multibillion-dollar criminal industry that uses force, fraud, or coercion to exploit vulnerable people with the intent of obtaining forced labor or services, including sex. The U.S. Government condemns these practices and requires those who do business with them to take action to prevent, report and remedy human trafficking in federal contracts. FAR Subpart 22.17 requires that clause 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons, be incorporated in all solicitations and contracts and that the substance of this clause shall be included in all subcontracts and all contracts with agents.
This CPSR course module provides an overview of the DFARS CPSR requirements for commercial determinations. The course covers when a commercial determination is required, the benefits of commercial products and services, and criteria in a well-written commercial determination. The course also covers what DCMA CPSR reviewers look for in the policies and procedures and in the purchasing files.
This CPSR course module provides an overview of the purchasing system expectations, procurement process, the regulatory expectation for competition, different types of procurements, and the regulatory basis for sole source.
This CPSR course module covers the DFARS CPSR requirements for consent to subcontract, when it is required, the information to provide to the contracting officer for approval, and the documentation needed for the purchase order file.
This CPSR course module provides an overview of the DFARS CPSR requirements on flowdowns and what a flowdown is.
This course provides an overview of government contractors’ ethics requirements, including identification of personal and organizational conflicts of interest and protection for whistleblowers. A licensed attorney provides narration with experience creating ethics awareness programs for government contractors and investigating potential ethical violations.
This course provides an essential overview of FAR 52.203-13 (COBEC), covering mandatory disclosure, conflicts of interest, whistleblower protections, and the False Claims Act. Learn key compliance requirements, reporting obligations, and best practices to establish a strong ethics program and avoid costly violations in government contracting.
This CPSR course includes modules for the significant areas in a contractor’s purchasing system. Each module touches on the DFARS 252.244-7001 Contractor Purchasing System Administration criteria for the particular topic.
This course provides an overview of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). When contractors receive their first contract subject to modified or full CAS, understanding the requirements can be overwhelming.
This CPSR course module provides an overview of the DFARS CPSR requirements for cost and price analysis.
Government contracts come with strict oversight and audit requirements. This course prepares contractors by covering the types of audits and reviews they may face, who conducts them, and how to provide the necessary support. Participants will gain a clear understanding of what to expect throughout the audit process and how audit outcomes can impact their operations.
This CPSR course module provides an overview of the DFARS CPSR requirements for protecting the government’s interest when subcontracting with contractors debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment, otherwise known as debarment.
This Export Compliance Management course covers introductory training that is intended for both novice and experienced export compliance professionals with an overview on complying with United States export regulations.
This course covers FAR Part 31 Cost Principles, focusing on cost accounting and allowability in government contracts. Attendees will learn about compliant systems, key cost types, recent regulatory changes, and audit trends. The course also examines cost issues relevant to your organization, specifically for commercial entities under FAR 31.2.
This course provides an introductory foundation for participants to understand the FAR Part 31 total cost principles, including segregation of cost by contract, direct cost charging, indirect cost groupings, and proper allocation bases, identifying unallowable costs, and properly documenting expenses. Examples of these costs include direct and indirect expenses. This module also introduces typical indirect cost pools and allocation bases and provides an explanation of indirect rates.