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Overview

Government contractors subject to an Allowable Cost and Payment contract clause must submit an adequate incurred cost proposal together with supporting data for each fiscal year within six months after the end of those fiscal years. To establish final indirect rates and direct contract costs consistent with these important procurement provisions, contractors must understand all components of an adequate incurred cost proposal and the costs that must be included within these submissions.

This course focuses on what contractors must know about the Incurred Cost Submission, ICS, including analysis of ICS Model Schedules, Contract Costs, and Rate Structures.

This workshop is designed to show contractors how to identify and capture all allowable costs that may be claimed for reimbursement in the prescribed format consistent with FAR Part 42 requirements, and mitigate the risk of audit problems and issues.

The instructors will provide a detailed, step by step guide to the preparation and development of the Incurred Cost Submission ICS. It begins with an explanation of accounting requirements such as the rules for allowability and allocability required to facilitate the successful completion of an ICS. The workshop also analyzes the different types of indirect rate structures used by contractors and delineates how companies should develop and present indirect rate structures and claimed costs as a part of these submissions.

Through the use of a case study and exercise, workshop attendees will prepare and develop a company ICS. Students will learn critical data points, supporting documentation, and how to reduce audit risks when these submissions are reviewed. In addition, the workshop will cover the Incurred Cost Electronic model ICE, the electronic version of the model incurred cost proposal, and learn how it should be filed.

Whether you have been doing business with the Federal Government for many years or have just won your first contract award, you will be provided with the skills and tools that will help to ensure that your submission is accurate, adequate, and complete.

Who should attend:
CFOs, Directors, Managers in functional areas of Contract Administration, Accounting, Finance, Compliance and Consulting. Any organization who are required to submit their incurred costs to the Federal Government

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the program you should be able to:

  • Prepare an Incurred Cost statement
  • Understand and apply the rules around allowability
  • Understand and apply the rules with allocability
  • Correctly identify data points to complete an ICS
  • Effectively use the Incurred Cost Electronic model correctly
Dates/Locations
March 20-21, 2025
The Westin Tampa Waterside
Tampa, FL, United States
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May 5-6, 2025
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
La Jolla, CA
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September 15-16, 2025
Planet Hollywood
Las Vegas, NV, United States
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Agenda
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
La Jolla, CA and Hilton Head, SC Weeklong Conference Locations
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tampa, FL and Las Vegas, NV Weeklong Conference Locations
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Schedule for All Other Locations

Workshop Curriculum

  1. Introduction and Overview: the Incurred Cost Submission (ICS)
    a. Purpose of the ICS
    b. When it is Required
    c. ICS Schedule Overview
    d. Understanding the Requirements of Different
    Contract Types
    e. Data Requirements for Different Functional Areas
  2. Understanding & Establishing an Indirect Rate Structure
    a. Direct & Indirect Costs
    b. Indirect Cost Pools & Allocation Bases
    c. Causal / Beneficial Relationships
    d. Examples / Indirect Cost Pools
    • Fringe
    • Overhead
    • G&A
    • Material / Subcontractor Handling.
    e. Intermediate Cost Pools & Service Centers
  3. Managing Indirect Rates
    a. Budgeting / Estimating for Growth
    b. Rate Monitoring and Management
    c. Modifying Provisional Rates
    d. Common Pitfalls to Avoid
    e. Changing your Rate Structure
  4. Cost Allowability and Allocability
    a. Understanding Unallowable Costs
    b. FAR Part 31
    c. Overview of Allocability
    d. Reasonable Tests
    e. Consistent Treatment of Costs
  5. ICS Schedule Analysis
    a. Schedules H, K & I – the Critical Schedules
    • Actual Incurred Costs by Contract
    • Hours Incurred by Labor Category for T&M Contracts
    • Billed Costs vs. Incurred Costs
    b. Schedules B, C & D – Final & Intermediate
    Cost Pools
    c. Schedule E – Establishing the Allocation Bases
    d. Schedule F – Facilities Capital Cost of Money
    e. Schedule J – Finalizing Subcontractor Cost Data
    f. Schedule L – Validating Labor
    g. Schedule O – Contract Closeouts
    h. Schedule T – Executive Compensation
    i. Additional / Supplemental Schedules
  6. The ICS Case Study
    a. Reviewing Incurred Costs by Contract
    b. Data from your Accounting System
    c. Additional Job Cost Records
    d. Establishing Cost Pools and Bases
    e. Excluding Unallowable Costs
    f. Setting Up Schedules H&K
    g. Schedule I
    h. Review of Additional Data Points to Support all
    Remaining Schedules
  7. Preparing & Submitting the ICS
    a. Step by Step Guide
    b. Schedule Analysis
  8. Preparing & Submitting the ICE
    a. Electronic Version
    b. User-Friendly Submission Package
    c. An Adequate Submission
  9. Relevant Historical Data
    a. When No Data Exists
    b. Contracting Officer Authority
    c. Penalties for Mischarging
  10. ICS Audits
    a. Audit Evaluation
    b. Contract Costs
    c. Direct Costs
    d. Indirect Costs
    e. Overhead Costs
    f. G&A Expenses
    g. Facilities Capital Cost of Money
Experts
  • Chad Braley
    CEO and National Managing Partner, Capital Edge Consulting
    Chad Braley is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Capital Edge Consulting, Inc. Since its inception, Capital Edge has grown into the country’s leading firm, focusing solely on serving both foreign and domestic contractors who do business with the US Government.

    Chad’s ar...
  • Eric Hayman
    Director, Capital Edge Consulting
    Eric Hayman has over 15 years of experience providing professional support to government contractors and government agencies in the areas of compliance, accounting and training. He specializes in the Federal Acquisitions Regulations, Cost Accounting Standards, Government Audits and Contract’s...
  • Robert Kovacs
    Senior Consultant, Capital Edge Consulting
    Robert Kovacs is a Senior Consultant at Capital Edge Consulting, in Vienna, VA, with expertise in Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). He supports government contractors and federal grant recipients in...
  • Blake McKelvy
    Senior Manager, Capital Edge Consulting
    Blake McKelvy is a Senior Manager with Capital Edge Consulting, Inc., and has over 5 years of experience providing professional support to government contractors. His areas of expertise include: Financial models (especially those utilized for Budgeting and Estimating purposes), Indirect Cost Rate st...
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CPE: Continuing Professional Education
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Delivery Method: Group-Live Classroom
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CPE Hours
This program is eligible for: 13.0 (CPE) hours of credit
Program Level: Basic
Program Prerequisite: None
Advance Preparation: None
Method: Group-Live
CLP: Continuous Learning Points
Approved for CLP by Defense Acquisition University
Defense Acquisition Workforce members must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points (CLP) every two years from the date of entry into the acquisition workforce for as long as the member remains in an acquisition position per DoD Instruction 5000.66. We will provide you with documentation of points awarded for completing the event.
CLP Hours
This program is eligible for: 11.0 (CLP) hours of credit
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Please note that because some states are changing their policy on CLE reporting, you will need to fill out the request for credit from Federal Publications Seminars within 10 business days, or we may not be able to issue credits for the program.
CLE Hours
This program is eligible for: 11.0 (60 minutes), 13.0 (50 minutes)
Travel
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
3777 La Jolla Village Drive
La Jolla, CA, 92122
8585521234
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If you need additional assistance, please get in touch with the Hyatt at 877.803.7534.

Government Per Diem

There is a government per diem rate for this location. The rate is $194/night plus taxes. To make your reservations, please click here. Reservations under this room block must be made by April 11, 2025.

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Breakfast and lunch will be served.
Coffee, tea, and water will be served throughout the day.
Planet Hollywood
3667 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV, 89109
8669197472
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There is a room block for this location. The rate is $104/night plus taxes. To reserve your room, click here. Reservations must be made by August 11, 2025.

Please note that upon booking your reservation, your credit card will be charged a deposit equal to the first night's room and tax. To avoid forfeiture of deposit, please ensure all changes and cancellations are made at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled arrival date.

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Food & Beverage
Continental breakfast and lunch will be served.

The Westin Tampa Waterside
725 S Harbour Island Blvd
Tampa, FL, 33602
800-327-0363
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There is a room block for this hotel. The rate is $329/night plus taxes and resort feesClick here to reserve your room. Reservations must be made by February 1, 2025.

Cancellations made within 48 hours of arrival will forfeit one night’s room and tax.

 

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Coffee, tea, and water will be served throughout the day.

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