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Overview

Join highly experienced faculty for this practical and informative 1.5-day course focusing on cost allowability, allocability, and reasonableness under the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

Some featured topics of discussion:

  • Penalties for unallowable costs are on the rise. Learn when penalties are appropriate and when they must be waived.  
  • Learn about “Gray area” costs that have proven to be a frequent source of dispute between contractors and government auditors.  
  • How does the statute of limitations affect the government’s ability to disallow costs?  
  • To what extent must contractors retain records beyond the FAR records retention requirements in order to support an untimely government audit?
Learning Objectives:

After completing this course, you will be able to:
  • Apply FAR Part 31 cost principles
  • Evaluate cost reasonableness
  • Research cost allowability
  • Identify unallowable costs
  • Recognize and avoid penalties
  • Keeping accurate records
  • Define and calculate claims accrual
Dates/Locations
April 9-10, 2025
American Management Association
Arlington, VA, United States
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May 5-6, 2025
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
La Jolla, CA, United States
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September 17-18, 2025
Planet Hollywood
Las Vegas, NV, United States
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Agenda
Day 1
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
La Jolla CA, Hilton Head SC
Cost Principles Overview and General Cost Principles for Contracts with Commercial Organizations, Penalties for Unallowable Costs, Record-Keeping Requirements and the Statute of Limitations
  • FAR 31.205-1, Public Relations and Advertising Costs
  • FAR 31.205-3, Bad Debts
  • FAR 31.205-4, Bonding Costs
  • FAR 31.205-6, Compensation Costs
  • FAR 31.205-7, Contingencies
  • FAR 31.205-12, Economic Planning Costs
  • FAR 31.205-13, Employee Morale, Health, Welfare, Food Service, and Dormitory Costs and Credits
  • FAR 31.205-14, Entertainment Costs
  • FAR 31.205-15, Fines, Penalties, and Mischarging Costs
  • FAR 31.205-17, Idle Facilities and Idle Capacity Costs
  • FAR 31.205-18, Independent Research and Development and Bid and Proposal Costs
  • FAR 31.205-, Deferred Research and Development Costs
  • FAR 31.205-25, Manufacturing and Production Engineering Costs
  • FAR 31.205-20, Interest and Other Financial Costs
  • FAR 31.205-21, Labor Relations Costs
  • FAR 31.205-22, Lobbying and Political Activity Costs
  • FAR 31.205-23, Losses on Other Contracts
  • FAR 31.205-24, Maintenance and Repair Costs
  • FAR 31.205-26, Material Costs
  • FAR 31.205-27, Organization Costs
  • FAR 31.205-28, Other Business Expenses
  • FAR 31.205-29, Plant Protection Costs
  • FAR 31.205-30, Patent Costs
  • FAR 31.205-32, Precontract Costs
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Las Vegas, NV and Tampa, FL
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
All Other Locations
 
Day 2
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
La Jolla CA, Hilton Head SC
  • FAR 31.205-34, Recruitment Costs
  • FAR 31.205-35, Relocation Costs
  • FAR 31.205-33, Professional and Consultant Service Costs
  • FAR 31.205-47, Costs Related to Legal and Other Proceedings
  • FAR 31.205-36, Rental Costs
  • FAR 31.205-37, Royalties and Other Costs for Use of Patents
  • FAR 31.205-38, Selling Costs
  • FAR 31.205-39, Service and Warranty Costs
  • FAR 31.205-30, Special Tooling and Special Test Equipment
  • FAR 31.205-31, Taxes
  • FAR 31.205-42, Termination Costs
  • FAR 31.205-43, Trade, Business, Technical, and Professional Activity Costs
  • FAR 31.205-33, Training and Education Costs
  • FAR 31.205-46, Travel Costs
  • FAR 31.205-49, Goodwill
  • FAR 31.205-51, Costs of Alcoholic Beverages
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Las Vegas, NV and Tampa, FL
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
All Other Locations
Experts
  • Kathryn T. Muldoon Griffin
    Partner, Haynes Boone
    Kathryn (Katie) Griffin represents contractors across a range of industries on federal, state, and private projects involving construction, government contracts, and white collar issues. She has experience in representing construction, engineering, and technology firms in resolving contract claims a...
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  • Daniel Ramish
    Counsel, Haynes Boone
    Daniel Ramish’s practice encompasses government contracts, construction, and white collar matters. He works with a multitude of issues unique to doing business with the federal government, including subspecialties such as cost and pricing, data rights, and small business and socioeconomic prog...
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  • Laura Semple
    Assistant General Counsel for Amentum
    Laura A. Semple serves as Assistant General Counsel for Amentum, where she provides advice on Government contracting, employment, and corporate law issues. Ms. Semple previously worked as an associate at Smith Pachter McWhorter, PLC, where she counseled Government contractors on cost and pricing iss...
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  • Kristin Torcasi
    Vice President of Gov't Compliance, CACI International
    Kristin Torcasi is the Vice President of Government Compliance for CACI International Inc headquartered in Arlington, VA. Kristin is responsible for ensuring compliance with Government contract requirements and serves as the company’s liaison for Government inquires and audits. Kristin has a w...
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Accreditation
See Individual Courses For Available Credits
Certificates of Completion are provided to all seminar participants who attend Federal Publications Seminars courses following the event, upon request.
CPE: Continuing Professional Education
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Delivery Method: Group-Live Classroom
Federal Publications Seminars is affiliated with West Professional Development and is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
For more information regarding administrative policies such as refunds, cancellations and complaints, please contact Federal Publications Seminars at 888.494.3696.
CPE Hours
This program is eligible for: 9.5 (CPE) hours of credit
Program Level: n/a
Program Prerequisite: n/a
Advance Preparation: n/a
Method: n/a
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: 8.0 (CLP) hours of credit
CLE: Continuing Legal Education
States have widely varying regulations regarding MCLE credit. LegalEdcenter is an approved provider in AL, AK, AR, CA, GA, IL, ME, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, and WV. Credit may be applied for in other jurisdictions on request and in accordance with state MCLE rules.
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: 8.25 (60 minutes), (50 minutes)
Travel
American Management Association
2345 Crystal Drive, Second Floor
Arlington, VA, 22202
5714812208
Hotel & Room Block Info

Federal Publications Seminars doesn’t have a room block for this location. AMA does not arrange hotel accommodation. However, AMA has negotiated preferred rates at the following hotels based upon availability. Be sure to mention that you are an AMA conference attendee to secure your reservation and preferred rates. Contact the hotels below directly. Note: that we recommend that reservations be made early, as the number of rooms at preferred rates is limited.

Hyatt Regency Crystal City
Click here to reserve using the AMA preferred rate. For AMA’s preferred rate enter corporate code 00433. 
Reagan National Airport
2799 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
AMA Reservation Number 1-703-418-1234

Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel
Click here to reserve using the AMA preferred rate by entering corporate code A10
2800 South Potomac Avenue
Arlington, VA 22202
AMA Reservation Number 1-703-413-1300

Hilton Arlington National Landing

Click here to reserve using the AMA preferred rate by entering corporate code N3433483.

2399 Richmond Hwy

Arlington, VA 22202

AMA Reservation Number 1-703-418-6800

METRO RAIL LINE:
Yellow & Blue Line – METRO Stop – Crystal City
From the METRO - AMA is 2 blocks east and 4 blocks south on Crystal Drive
http://www.amaconferencecenter.org/washington-directions-maps.htm

General Information

DC WEEK ONLY
Continental breakfast and lunch will be served (DC Week ONLY). Coffee (regular and decaf), tea, and water will be served throughout the day, with an afternoon snack (baked goods) break. 

COST AND COMPLIANCE WEEK
Breakfast and lunch are on your own. Coffee (regular & decaf), tea and water will be served throughout the day with an afternoon snack (baked goods) break. 

Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
3777 La Jolla Village Drive
La Jolla, CA, 92122
8585521234
Hotel & Room Block Info
There is a room block for this location. The rate is $259/night plus taxes. To reserve your room, click here.  Reservations under this room block must be made by April 11, 2025.

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.
General Information
FOOD & BEVERAGE
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
Hotel & Room Block Info

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.
General Information

Food & Beverage
Continental breakfast and lunch will be served.

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Project Management
Risk Management
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Guiding Principles
Communication and Documentation
Contract Principles
Regulatory Compliance
Situational Assessment
Skills and Roles
Standards of Conduct
Team Dynamics
Pre-Award
Plan Sales
Plan Solicitation
Prepare Offer
Request Offers
Award
Manage Disagreements
Plan Negotiations
Price or Cost Analysis
Select Source
Post-Award
Administer Contract
Close Out Contract
Ensure Quality
Manage Changes
Manage Subcontracts
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Level
  • 100
    Basic or fundamental subject matter is covered. Courses are geared to general knowledge or can be taken as a refresher.
  • 200
    Specific topics or issues within a topic area are covered. Students should be familiar with terms of art and general concepts concerning the course topic.
  • 300
    Workshops and class discussions cover specific subject matter in-depth, and participation is strongly encouraged. Attendees should have at least 2-3 years' experience in the area of study.
  • 400
    Courses build upon students' knowledge and experience, and cover complex issues within the subject matter. Should have 4-5 years' mastery of subject for in-depth analysis.
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    Masters-level programs designed for professionals with 5+ years' experience. Courses cover in-depth and technical analysis on specific subjects and updates on current issues.