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Overview
This is a 1.5-day course. This course will focus on advanced CAS matters to educate participants to assess the issues and risks, understand what is required, and explore the gray areas to make the best decision in each circumstance.  Participants will enhance their knowledge of select advanced CAS matters, including the legal interpretations of these matters, so they can be applied to specific situations. This course will focus on various advanced compliance challenges the CAS presents, including advanced legal and administrative issues, cost allocation concepts, allowability vs. allocability matters, accounting for pensions, and fixed asset accounting.  

Presented by a team of compliance and legal professionals, this course is designed to be highly interactive between the instructors and participants to explore the complex compliance challenges that arise from being subject to the CAS.  Each area presented in this course will be explored from an accounting and a legal perspective, using relevant case law to highlight common areas of dispute and the resulting legal interpretation. Some of the advanced CAS matters addressed in this course include: 

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 are able to comply with the complex requirements of the CAS 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 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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Agenda
Day 1
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
La Jolla, CA and Hilton Head, SC
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tampa, FL and Las Vegas Week
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Schedule for All Other Locations
 
Day 2
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
La Jolla, CA and Hilton Head, SC
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tampa, FL and Las Vegas Week
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Schedule for All Other Locations
OVERVIEW

CAS applicability issues 
  • How to determine 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
Experts
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: Advanced
Program Prerequisite: None
Advance Preparation: None
Method: Group-Live Classroom
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
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.

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.