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Live Webinars
Apr 3, 2025
11:00 AM-12:30 PM EDT
Exempt Employees and Compensated Absences - Session 1 - Govt Contracts Workforce Mgmt Challenges Series 2025
Government Contracts Workforce Management Challenges Webinar Series - 2025
The first session will preview the web series, establish the foundation and connectivity of the four topics, and dive into our first subject, unlimited PTO. As many organizations shift to unlimited PTO, we'll define what it is and the workforce implications. Next, we'll consider the unique challenges presented to Government contractors. In cost-based acquisition, compensation is governed by FAR Part 31 and, for some CAS 408, among other regulatory requirements. We'll look at the accounting, reporting, and documentation requirements that may impact both financial accounting and a contractor's cost accounting practices.
CPE, CLE
Live Webinars
Apr 3, 2025
2:00-3:30 PM EDT
Government Contract Accounting and Pricing Foundation - Session 1 - Procurement University 2025
Procurement University - 2025
In this session, we will introduce the students to the federal marketplace, the acquisition process, and the regulatory environment that surrounds it all. We will examine the various procurement vehicles that contractors utilize to fulfill their obligations to the US Government. We will also guide students through contract pricing and cost allowability to protect the interests of both the contractor and the federal government as well as help the contractor recuperate the costs associated with each contract. Learning Objectives: By the end of the webinar you should be able to:  Have a basic understanding of the federal acquisition process;  Understand the regulatory environment that surrounds the federal marketplace;  Identify the various procurement methods and contract types;  Determine the allowability of contract costs; and  Recognize the principles of contract pricing and the techniques of determining a fair and reasonable price.
CPE, CLE
Public Classroom
Apr 7-8, 2025
Cost Reimbursement Contracting
In this revised course offering, we will discuss the experience of cost reimbursable contracting from proposal to closeout. We will address when cost reimbursable contract types are appropriate, significant differences from fixed-price contracts, and the regulations relevant to cost reimbursable contracts. We will also provide an understanding of cost accounting requirements and the auditability of these contract types with best practices to manage contract profitability.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Apr 7-8, 2025
Disclosure Statements and Cost Accounting Practices
A focused workshop on Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) Disclosure Statements.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Apr 7-8, 2025
FAR Workshop
Two concentrated days on understanding and using FAR in your daily contracting activities. Taught by deeply experienced industry experts, students will develop and refine the skills necessary to apply the FAR to virtually any acquisition situation.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Apr 7-8, 2025
Government Contract Accounting
A special two-day program on accounting principles, accounting systems, and cost principles as they relate to procurement activities with the federal government.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Apr 7, 2025
Government Contract Compliance - Compliance Academy
This course provides assistance to you and your company in ensuring compliance with federal laws and regulations. The cliché "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" is more true today than ever before.
Offered In-House
Topical Weeklongs
Apr 7-11, 2025
Costs and Compliance Week 2025
This *new* topical weeklong event, Cost and Compliance Week, covers subject matter for beginning, intermediate and advanced government contracting professionals.
Topical Weeklongs
Apr 7-11, 2025
Government Contracting Fundamentals Week April 2025
FPS Government Contracting Fundamentals Week is designed to equip you with the foundational knowledge you need to succeed in government contracting. Join us April 7-11, 2025.
Public Classroom
Apr 8, 2025
Accounting Compliance - Compliance Academy
This foundational introduction into the requirements of federal government accounting will guide both contractors and agencies through the steps necessary to ensure that their contracts are supported by proper accounting systems.
Offered In-House
Live Webinars
Apr 8, 2025
12-1 PM EDT
Compliance Updates and Hot Topics for Q1 2025 - JAMIS Prime Insights
Regulatory compliance in government contracting is constantly evolving, requiring contractors to stay informed about legislative, regulatory, and agency-specific changes. In this webinar, JAMIS Software welcomes expert guest speakers from Capital Edge Consulting and Berenzweig Leonard to break down the most critical compliance updates for Q1 2025. Key topics include:  The reclassification of "Significant Deficiency" to "Material Weakness" in contractor Business Systems (90 FR 5725) and its impact on compliance requirements.  Update on President Trump's Executive Orders impacting Federal Contractors.  What to do if you receive a Stop Work Order, Suspension of Work Order, or Terminations, and how to prepare Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REAs) and Termination Settlements.  Pricing tariffs and their implications for government contract costs.  Regulatory updates on cost and pricing in the 2025 NDAA, changes to Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will gain insight into the latest legislative, regulatory, and audit guidance actions affecting government contract compliance. They will be able to identify key challenges and prepare for the regulatory landscape in the months ahead.
CPE, CLE
Public Classroom
Apr 9-11, 2025
Basics of Government Contracting
Federal Publications Seminars (FPS) presents a fundamental course - an in-depth study of the entire federal government contract procurement process with emphasis on the practical, and the keys to success in today's contract world. The course will provide a strong foundation on which to build greater subject-matter expertise. This is also for more experienced professionals who will gain a freshened understanding and heightened awareness of issues, and improved ability to operate successfully in the ever-changing world of government contracting.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Apr 9-10, 2025
Cost Allowability
A practical, informative two-day program focusing on cost allowability, allocability, and reasonableness under the FAR.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Apr 9, 2025
DFARs Workshop
Get valuable understanding of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regs Supplement in a classroom setting.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Apr 9, 2025
Procurement Ethics and Contract Performance - Compliance Academy
It is the purpose of this program session to equip both Government and industry representatives with the knowledge necessary to proactively engage and develop compliance protocols for the organization, group or division that holds federal government contracts.  
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Apr 9-11, 2025
The Masters Institute in Government Contract Cost and Pricing - Current Topics
The Masters Institute in Government Contracts Cost and Pricing - Current Topics (a newly-rebranded FPS course) is an advanced program that is designed to address recent developments relating to the complex set of cost accounting rules, regulations, requirements, and practices that government contractors must address in making critical business decisions.
Offered In-House
FPS Summits and Forums
Apr 9, 2025
DOGE and the Impact on the Government Contracting Industry
This is a special one-day course designed to help clarify and prepare for the impacts of DOGE to the industry as government policy flows down through the agencies and ultimately to the contractors.
Virtual Events
Apr 9, 2025
DOGE and the Impact on the Government Contracting Industry VIRTUAL
This is a special one-day course designed to help clarify and prepare for the impacts of DOGE to the industry as government policy flows down through the agencies and ultimately to the contractors.
Virtual Live
Apr 9, 2025
9 AM-4 PM EDT
DOGE and the Impact on the Government Contracting Industry - Live Virtual Course April 2025
Lunch Break will be from 12pm - 1pm ET Since January 19, 2025, President Trump has signed no less than 73 Executive Orders. Some directly or indirectly impact federal contracting acquisition. This special one-day course discusses not only the Executive Orders and Agency directives, but also the recourse contractors have to recover costs related to contract modifications and contract terminations. We will start with a review of the most important impacts and then move into how to mitigate risks, issues with contract terminations for convenience (T4C) and how to recover costs through a termination settlement proposal. We will also cover the challenges now facing contractors with civilian agency contracts and grants. Don't miss out on this important course and participate in the discussion! We will cover:  Executive Orders impacting the industry  Importance of assessing your financial risk  Understanding and preparing for possible contract terminations  Understanding potential contract modifications and equitable adjustments  Impact on agencies and preparing for impacts to your business  Impact on Grants and Recipients
Public Classroom
Apr 10-11, 2025
Advanced FAR Workshop
An advanced review of the major issues and updates of the FAR with case studies and class discussion.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Apr 10, 2025
Building an Effective Compliance Program - Compliance Academy
It is the purpose of this course to equip both government and industry representatives with the knowledge necessary to proactively engage and develop compliance protocols for the organization, group or division that holds federal government contracts.
Offered In-House
Public Classroom
Apr 10-11, 2025
Cost and Price Analysis in Government Contracts
Effective, immediate actionable information on contract pricing techniques for contractor and government personnel involved in contract or subcontract pricing.
Offered In-House
Live Webinars
Apr 10, 2025
11:00 AM-12:30 PM EDT
Remote Work and Return to Office Challenges - Session 2 - Govt Contracts Workforce Mgmt Challenges Series 2025
Government Contracts Workforce Management Challenges Webinar Series - 2025
Navigating the pandemic, most organizations know that remote workers supporting or allocating costs to Government contracts are subject to substantiation and oversight. Given labor costs are generally the most significant cost incurred under Government contracts we'll summarize the documentation, reporting, and auditor oversight requirements. Then, we'll tackle some of the return-to-office challenges such as: policy/plan updates, travel time compensation, unoccupied facilities, and other questions regarding flexible work and Government contract implications.
CPE, CLE
Live Webinars
Apr 16, 2025
1-2 PM EDT
Contract Closeout - Session 1 - DCMA Series 2025
DCMA Webinar Series - 2025
Contract closeout continues to be a challenge for DCMA and industry even after DCAA has become current with indirect rate audits. The number of contracts subject to closeout is significant as multiple rate years have been audited and negotiated. An extensive number of contracts can be associated with each rate year, many of which have been physically complete for years and are now required to be closed out. DCMA is primarily responsible for administering and closing out a significant portion of these contracts. At the same time, industry is facing big challenges with old data and a surge in demand for capable resources to prepare the contract closeout documentation. This webinar will look at how DCMA and industry can coordinate to address the contract closeout challenge. Learning Objectives:  The importance of contract closeout  A look at the current environment and the extent of contracts awaiting closeout  DCMA's role in contract closeout  A high-level overview of the contract closeout process and differences between contract type  Challenges industry is encountering  Current DCMA initiatives and guidance  Successful strategies and coordination between DCMA and industry
CPE, CLE
Live Webinars
Apr 17, 2025
11:00 AM-12:30 PM EDT
Facilities Management - Balancing Footprint and Occupancy - Session 3 - Govt Contracts Workforce Mgmt Challenges Series 2025
Government Contracts Workforce Management Challenges Webinar Series - 2025
Workforce flexibility impacts an organization's facility occupancy, management, and cost recovery. Given these changes in the workplace, contractors are seeing increased scrutiny on facilities management and utilization. Often, the scrutiny results in questioned costs in their final rate submissions under FAR 31.205-17- Idle facilities and idle capacity and FAR Part 31.201-3, reasonableness. Documentation is key to demonstrating mitigation strategies undertaken by the contractor and optimizing cost allowability. In this session, participants will become familiar with the requirements and common mitigation approaches to facility compliance with the contract cost principles.
CPE, CLE
Live Webinars
Apr 23, 2025
1-2 PM EDT
Government Property Reviews - Session 2 - DCMA Series 2025
DCMA Webinar Series - 2025
Contracting Officers within the DoD are required to determine the acceptability of a contractor's business system, including approving or disapprove the system. Notably, this includes evaluating Property Management systems. This session provides guidance on how to navigate a DCMA Government Property System Review. While not all DoD property system reviews are conducted by DCMA, this audit team conducts thousands of audits per year across the contracting community. This webinar takes a practical view of FAR and DFARS requirements and DCMA's expectations for an approved property system. Instructors will work through the government property lifecycle from acquisition through disposition, recommending tips and tricks along the way, while addressing challenges before, during and after the audit. Learning Objectives:  High level review of FAR and DFARS property requirements  Government property lifecycle focus areas for contractors and auditors  Getting to system approval: common policy & procedure documentation expectations  Common DCMA data requests to expect and the rationale behind them  Sensitive areas and common contractor pitfalls, including ways to get in front of potential findings and facilitate timely corrective action
CPE, CLE
Live Webinars
Apr 24, 2025
11:00 AM-12:30 PM EDT
Uncompensated Overtime - Opportunities and Pitfalls - Session 4 - Govt Contracts Workforce Mgmt Challenges Series 2025
Government Contracts Workforce Management Challenges Webinar Series - 2025
Our final session, we'll discuss "uncompensated overtime," sometimes called green time or competitive time. It is essential for Government contractors to understand the concept of uncompensated overtime. Uncompensated overtime may impact contract pricing, contract accounting, and contract reporting. Noncompliances with the requirements may lead to over/under absorption of cost, defective pricing allegations, and FAR and CAS non-compliances. Join us as we clarify the confusion surrounding uncompensated overtime. We will explain the terminology and circumstances in which it may occur. Next, we'll illustrate pricing and accounting implications with examples and explore strategies to ensure accurate cost calculations for accounting and pricing while avoiding potential compliance issues.
CPE, CLE
Live Webinars
Apr 30, 2025
1-2 PM EDT
DCMA Contractor Purchasing System Reviews - Session 3 - DCMA Series 2025
DCMA Webinar Series - 2025
The session provides guidance on how to navigate a DCMA Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR). The webinar takes participants through the myriad of compliance requirements and DCMA's expectations for an adequate purchasing system. This course emphasizes the practical realities of successfully navigating a CPSR by offering tips and tricks to get out in front of review findings, managing relationships with your DCMA review team, avoiding common pitfalls, and facilitating timely corrective action if adverse findings surface. Learning Objectives:  High-level overview of purchasing system requirements  Common policy & procedure and documentation expectations  Common DCMA data requests to expect and the rationale behind them  Sensitive areas and common contractor pitfalls during CPSR  Tips and tricks to get in front of potential findings and facilitate timely corrective action
CPE, CLE
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