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Overview
This advanced-level course delves into the complexities of the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), equipping participants with the knowledge and tools to navigate challenging compliance issues. Attendees will better understand advanced CAS topics, assess associated risks, and confidently address gray areas to make informed decisions tailored to specific circumstances.

The curriculum emphasizes select advanced CAS matters, focusing on their legal interpretations and practical applications. Key topics include:
  • Legal and administrative compliance challenges
  • Cost allocation principles
  • Allowability vs. allocability distinctions
  • Accounting for pensions and fixed assets
Led by a team of seasoned compliance and legal professionals, the course offers a highly interactive format that encourages dynamic engagement between instructors and participants. Each topic is examined through accounting and legal lenses, supported by relevant case law to underscore common areas of dispute and their legal implications.

Participants will leave with enhanced expertise to tackle complex CAS requirements and practical insights into resolving advanced compliance challenges.

CAS applicability issues 
  • How to determine the applicability threshold
  • Complexities involving contract types, including hybrid contracts
  • Special considerations for subcontractors
Interpretation and promulgation process

Organizational Structure
  • Business unit definition
  • Organizational changes
  • Restructuring
Complex requirements, common areas of noncompliance, and resolution of disputes related to:
  • Consistency Standards (401, 402, 405, 406)
  • Allocation Standards (403, 410, 418, 420)
  • Compensation Standards (408, 412, 413, 415)
  • Fixed Asset Standards (404, 409, 414, 417)
  • Other Standards (407, 411, 416)
Cost accounting practice changes
  • Cost impact process
  • Types of changes
  • Grouping of changes
  • Offsets
  • Affected contracts
  • Common areas of difficulties and disputes
Disclosure Statement filing requirements and other required CAS disclosures
  • Disclosure requirements
  • Quality and substance of disclosures
  • Statute of limitations
Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of these areas so they can comply with the CAS's complex requirements and avoid common pitfalls by anticipating and resolving potential problems. 

Learning Objectives: 
After completing this course, you will be able to:
  • Develop applicability thresholds
  • Define and analyze complex contracts, including hybrid contracts
  • Apply advanced application of CAS requirements
  • Receive an update on the CAS Board and other governing bodies' decisions
  • Apply cost impact analysis 
  • Determine types of changes
  • Recognize offsets 
  • Investigate areas of potential disputes
  • Manage the disclosures and their requirements of what to disclose
  • Have an awareness of the statute of limitations
  • Resolve disputes based on prior actions
Dates/Locations
September 17-18, 2025
Planet Hollywood
Las Vegas, NV, United States
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November 5-6, 2025
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine (November)
La Jolla, CA
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Agenda
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
La Jolla, CA and Hilton Head, SC Weeks
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tampa, FL and Las Vegas, NV Weeks
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
San Diego Week (November)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Schedule for All Other Locations
OVERVIEW
 
Introduction to CAS
    
CAS Applicability Issues
  • Determining applicability threshold
  • Complexities involving contract types including hybrid contracts    
  • Special considerations for subcontractors
Interpretation and Promulgation Process
    
Organizational Structure
  • Business unit definition
  • Organizational changes
  • Restructuring    
Complex Requirements
  • Consistency Standards
  • Allocation Standards
  • Compensation Standards
  • Fixed Asset Standards
  • Other Standards
 
DAY 2

Cost accounting practice changes
  • Cost impact process
  •  Types of changes
  • Grouping of changes
  • Offsets
  • Affected contracts
  • Common areas of difficulties and disputes
Disclosure Statement filing requirements and other required CAS Disclosures
  • Disclosure requirements
  • Quality and substance of disclosures        
Statute of limitations
Experts
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: 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: 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), (50 minutes)
Travel
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine (November)
3777 La Jolla Village Drive
La Jolla, CA, 92122
8585521234
Hotel & Room Block Info

There is a room block for this location for the San Diego Week being held in November 2025. The rate is $249/night plus taxes. Resort fees are waved. Reservations must be made by October 11. 2025 (rooms subject to availability).

Click here to reserve your room for the November San Diego Government Contracts Week 2025.

General Information

FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Continental breakfast and lunch will be served each day.

** Please let us know about any dietary restrictions by contacting us at least two weeks before the event. **

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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Pre-Award
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Post-Award
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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.
  • 500
    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.