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Overview
In 2009, the Commission on Wartime Contracting issued a special report on contractor business systems. This report highlights the Commission’s principal conclusion: “Contractor business systems and internal controls are the first line of defense against waste, fraud and abuse.” This report set in motion the promulgation of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Business Systems Rule, which was finalized on February 24, 2012.

This course focuses on the development of internal controls for compliance with the DFARS defined Business Systems: Accounting, Estimating, Material Management and Accounting System (MMAS), Earned Value Management (EVM), Purchasing, and Property. The course emphasizes the role of the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) in auditing and evaluating contractors’ internal controls. In fact, DCAA has continuously developed new audit programs for assessing contractors’ compliance with the detailed requirements of the DFARS. This has been an evolution that has resulted in shifting emphases by DCAA up to and including the present time. The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) has similarly adjusted its review criteria as well.
The instruction provides recommended and proven approaches to develop, maintain, and monitor internal business system controls for compliance with Government contract requirements including FAR and DFARS business system requirements.  This course is recommended for those individuals who have a fundamental or better background in negotiated government contracting, and government contract regulatory compliance related responsibilities. It will benefit individuals with responsibilities for developing and conducting internal compliance audits and oversight reviews as well as contractors who wish to establish, improve or update existing systems of internal controls. Overall, this course will enhance skills in government contract compliance risk management.

Who should attend:
  • Compliance Professionals
  • Audit and Internal Controls Professionals
  • Finance and Accounting Professionals
  • Small Business professionals
  • Prime Contractors
  • Contract Managers and Administrators
  • Senior Level Contracts Professionals
Learning Objectives: 
After completing this course, you will be able to:
  • Understand the nature and intent of business systems compliance requirements
  • Create Internal control risk management and compliance models
  • Develop Inter-relationships between accounting and other related systems
  • Understand The types of compliance internal controls
  • Recognize indicators of risk/vulnerability and potential non-compliance in business systems
  • The adequacy qualities, government oversight approaches and significant compliance issues related to various business systems. 
Dates/Locations
June 3-4, 2025
American Management Association
Arlington, VA, United States
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Jul 31 - Aug 01, 2025
The Westin Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island, SC, United States
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September 17-18, 2025
Planet Hollywood
Las Vegas, NV, United States
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Agenda
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Schedule for Orlando, La Jolla and Hilton Head Weeklong Conferences
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Las Vegas Government Contracts Week
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Schedule for All Other Locations

Day 1

I.             Business System Internal Control Audit Planning
II.            Basics and Impact on Other Audits
III.           Control Environment and Overall Accounting System
IV.           Indirect and Other Direct Cost System
V.            Labor System
VI.           Compensation System
VII.          Billing System

Day 2

VIII.         Material Management and Accounting System
IX.           Purchasing System
X.            Estimating System
XI.           Budget and Planning System
XII.          Information Technology General and Application Controls
XIII.         Implementing and Maintaining Compliant Controls

 

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.

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  • Lew Gaydon
    Director, Capital Edge Consulting
    Lew Gaydon is a Director at Capital Edge Consulting and an accomplished financial executive in the Government Aerospace Sector. Based in Nashville, Lew rejoined Capital Edge in 2024, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in government contracting. He has led finance, pricing, accounting, and compli...
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  • Jacquelyn Spalding
    Manager, Capital Edge Consulting
    Jacquelyn Spalding is a Manager at Capital Edge Consulting, LLC. She specializes in providing professional support to government contractors in the areas of regulatory compliance, contract cost accounting, and training. Her expertise spans DFARS business system compliance, FAR, CAS, budgeting, finan...
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Accreditation
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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: 13.0 (CPE) hours of credit
Program Level: Beginner
Program Prerequisite: Beginner
Advance Preparation: N/A
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
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: 11.0 (60 minutes), 13.0 (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

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

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. 

ALL OTHER INDIVIDUAL COURSES OR TOPICAL WEEKLONG
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. 

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.

The Westin Hilton Head Island
2 Grasslawn Avenue
Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928
8886278551
Hotel & Room Block Info
There is a room block for this location. The rate is $398/night plus taxes and resort fees. To reserve your room, click here - Federal Publications Government Contract Training 2025 Attendee Room Block. Reservations must be made by June 27, 2025.
Government Per Diem
There is a limited amount of per diem rate rooms for this location. The rate is $215/night plus taxes and resort fees. To reserve your room, click here - Federal Publications Government Contract Training 2025 Per Diem Room Block. Reservations must be made by June 27, 2025.
General Information
Food & Beverage
Continental breakfast and lunch will be served.
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CMBOK Alignments
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Vision
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Change Management
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Project Management
Risk Management
Supply Chain Management
Guiding Principles
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Situational Assessment
Skills and Roles
Standards of Conduct
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Pre-Award
Plan Sales
Plan Solicitation
Prepare Offer
Request Offers
Award
Manage Disagreements
Plan Negotiations
Price or Cost Analysis
Select Source
Post-Award
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    Basic or fundamental subject matter is covered. Courses are geared to general knowledge or can be taken as a refresher.
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    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.
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