Join the authors of the GAUGE Report for the final 2024 results, based on the GAUGE Survey, where 1,255 contributors provided answers in five main areas of contracting: government contract compliance, accounting, utilization, growth, and efficiencies. The webinar presenters will share new data on improving company compliance and efficiencies, including cash flow, project management, labor resources, indirect rates, and, most of all, applying AI insights to accelerate businesses' profitability. Designed for GovCon executives, accounting and finance departments, HR managers, IT managers, and operations, this webinar will also cover:  Current market dynamics and key organizational issues, opportunities, and challenges  Business and project management outlook, performance, and operations metrics  Compliance and audit experiences, costs, and key metrics  Noteworthy trends and actionable steps for addressing industry issues, with a focus on AI enablement  AI Maturity Model: Six steps to kick start your AI strategy, data usage & confidence, tools, and integration

A CohnReznick Advisory and Contract Audit collaborative view of how to build and manage internal controls around DFARS Business Systems and Government Reporting. This will take a "not quite deep" dive into how internal controls can be leveraged for more than compliance within your organization. Learning Objectives:  Gain a basic understanding of the DFARS regulatory requirements.  Gain a basic understanding of internal control framework.  Obtain a usable framework and understanding of how to build and manage your internal controls through the regulatory requirements to strengthen your organization.

This session will provide an overview of the reviews and audits conducted by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA). Learn about the types of audits, how to address the audit process, and how to deal with audit positions and written findings. Learning Objectives: By the end of the webinar you should be able to:  Be able to describe the similarities and differences between a review and an audit;  Understand what areas DCAA is responsible for auditing and DCMA is responsible for reviewing;  Understand the current DCMA and DCAA initiatives and how they impact the contracting industry;  Recognize potential challenges and corresponding mitigation strategies for auditees; and  Understand current auditor expectations and challenges.

Join Federal Publications Seminars and Capital Edge Consulting for our eighth year of Procurement University--a comprehensive 9-part series of online classes covering the critical elements of accounting and pricing of Federal Government contracts.

Join us for a 1-hour webinar that provides a comprehensive review of the most significant developments in subcontract compliance over the past year. Designed for buyers, subcontract administrators, contract managers, compliance officers, and legal professionals, this session will highlight key regulatory updates, emerging trends, and practical insights to help you navigate the evolving landscape of subcontractor compliance. Key Topics Include:  Regulatory Updates and Changes: An overview of the latest changes to federal regulations affecting subcontracting, including updates CPSR requirements and other related areas.  Common Compliance Pitfalls: A review of the most common compliance challenges contractors faced over the past year, with tips on how to avoid costly mistakes and maintain adherence to subcontract compliance.  Audit Trends and Enforcement Actions: Insights into recent audit findings and enforcement actions related to subcontractor compliance, and what these trends mean for your organization moving forward.  Best Practices for Subcontractor Oversight: Practical strategies and tools for ensuring effective oversight of subcontractors, including monitoring compliance, managing records, and handling disputes.  Lessons Learned and Moving Forward: A summary of key takeaways from the past year and how organizations can better prepare for the upcoming year's regulatory challenges and opportunities. This fast-paced, information-packed webinar led by JA White & Associates will equip you with the knowledge and resources to strengthen your subcontracting practices and ensure compliance in the year ahead.

The legislative and regulatory priorities change from one President to another, sometimes dramatically. The government contract area is highly regulated and these changes can have significant impacts on contractors. This update will forecast what contractors should expect from the incoming Administration in the next 4 years. Learning Objectives:  Emerging Legislative Priorities  Early look at impact on contractors

A contractor's Disclosure Statement is its benchmark for conducting business with Uncle Sam. We'll kick off this web series with an overview of the CASB Disclosure Statement. Specifically, we'll discuss the applicability and trigger requirements for CAS and the Disclosure Statement. Next, we'll discuss the Disclosure Statement and define the cost accounting practices described within it. The first session will preview the web series and establish the foundation for the following 3 sessions, where we delve into greater detail and provide perspective on some of the most often raised compliance challenges.

This 4-part Disclosure Statement webinar series is a practical guide to explaining the requirements, process, and common challenges encountered by contractors and oversight officials alike. Understanding the compliance requirements is essential to facilitate compliance in CAS-covered contracts.

Completing the benchmark which we call the Disclosure Statement involves a multidisciplinary team comprised of functional areas that may include Accounting/Finance, Human Resources, Treasury, Program, and Pricing members. In this session, we walk through the Disclosure Statement -- Specifically, the cover sheet, eight parts of the Disclosure Statement, and the continuation sheet. We'll describe the resources supporting each section and the requirements.

Once documented, now it's time for customer inspection. Learn the fundamental audit and administration expectations when supporting adequacy and compliance audits. Disclosure Statements are subject to two types of audits: Adequacy and compliance. The adequacy audit is a barrier to entry audit, meaning the lack of a "clean" opinion can impede a CAS contract award. Additionally, the compliance audits include audit programs identified to each of the 19 standards. In this session, participants will become familiar with the common audits supporting CASB Disclosure Statement compliance and identify conventional risks and readiness strategies to help mitigate audit risks.