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Overview

While government contractors and the rest of the world are working their way through a more challenging and remote work environment, so are government auditors. DCAA and DCMA continue to focus on evaluating contractor business systems and internal controls. Whether your company has an upcoming audit or could simply use a health check on its system of controls, this course will help you prepare to evaluate your system’s audit readiness and provide strategies for enhancement. Your instructors will provide insight into best practices and recommendations for developing the documentation and tools needed to demonstrate your company’s compliance with contract requirements and audit expectations. DCAA has increased its focus on timely performance of business systems evaluations, so prepare now for success tomorrow.

This interactive course will teach participants how to assess and remediate their company’s business systems and demonstrate compliance to Government auditors.  It will address the history of contractor business systems, how to assess a business system for compliance with Government requirements, how to develop new compliant policies and procedures, and how to monitor and maintain business system internal controls.  Participants will practice documenting business system processes, revising policies and procedures, and identifying key process internal controls.  The course will instruct participants on how to walk Government auditors through business processes, documentation, and internal controls in order to demonstrate compliance with Government requirements after their business systems have been revised.


Who should Attend

This course is designed for those basic knowledge of business systems, audits and compliance programs but needs to incorporate the practical with the knowledge base.   Those in the following positions are encouraged to attend including but not limited to:
• Compliance Officers
• Accounting/Finance Administrators, Managers, Directors, VPs
• Contract Administrators, Directors, Managers, VPs

Learning Objectives: 

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Assess the business system’s requirements based on the DFARS rules 
  • Document the process and the internal controls
  • Conduct an internal audit on the business systems 
  • Respond to a Business Systems Audit with correct documentation
  • Communicate, defend and report out on audit results related to the business systesm
  • Document business system processes and internal controls
  • Demonstrate, to DCAA and DCMA, how their business systems’ processes and internal controls ensure compliance with the DFARS business systems’ criteria
  •  Monitor and maintain business systems’ compliance
Dates/Locations
May 7-8, 2025
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
La Jolla, CA, United States
Travel Info
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Agenda
Day 1
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Hilton Head Government Contracts Week
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
La Jolla, CA and Las Vegas, NV Weeklong
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
All Other Locations
 
Day 2
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hilton Head Government Contracts Week
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
La Jolla, CA and Las Vegas, NV Weeklong
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
All Other Locations

DAY 1
I.    Introductions 
II.    Business Systems Background
III.    Business System Requirement Overview
a.    Requirement Background
b.    Common System Requirements
c.    Requirements Comparison
d.    Significant Deficiency Findings
IV.    Business System Audit Expectations
a.    Compliance Risks
b.    Documentation Requirements
c.    Information Requests
V.    Assessing the Adequacy of Business Systems
a.    System Evaluation Overview
b.    Determining System Requirements
I.    Assessing the Adequacy of Business Systems (cont.)
a.    Internal Control Overview
b.    Identify Internal Control Gaps
c.    Policy & Procedure Reviews
d.    System Compliance Gaps
II.    Remediation Process
a.    Develop Internal Controls
b.    Update Policies & Procedures
c.    Develop Compliance Tools
III.    Group Exercise

DAY 2

I.    Building Compliance Documentation
a.    Internal Control Requirements Matrix
b.    Policies & Procedures
c.    System Process Flows
II.    Group Exercise
III.    Monitoring & Maintenance
a.    Internal Control Testing
b.    Training
c.    Policy & Procedure Monitoring
d.    Compliance Reporting
IV.    System Disapproval Administrative Procedures
V.    Payment Withholds Overview
VI.    Wrap Up

 

Experts
  • Joseph P. Bentz, CGFM
    Managing Director, Baker Tilly
    Joe joins the firm after more than 35 years of experience in government auditing and acquisition, including expertise in enhancing the operational and cost effectiveness of business operations, conducting internal investigations, resolving compliance challenges, improving business system effectivene...
  • Drew Lewis
    CPA, CFE, Director, Baker Tilly
    Drew is a director in Baker Tilly’s Government Contractor Solutions practice. He has been with the firm since early 2012 and began his career with the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) working primarily with a multibillion-dollar contractor and providing various types of audit functions thr...
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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: 9.5 (CPE) hours of credit
Program Level: Advanced
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: 8.0 (CLP) hours of credit
CLE: Continuing Legal Education
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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: 8.25 (60 minutes), (50 minutes)
Travel
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.
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Pre-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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