This session will discuss the impact of estimating systems on the accounting and pricing functions. We will cover the Estimating System adequacy criteria contained in the DFARS business systems rule, material weaknesses and significant deficiencies, cost vs. price analysis, basis of estimate (BOE), and what DCAA looks for in the audit process. Learning Objectives: By the end of the webinar you should be able to:  Understand cost estimating system requirements and how they are implemented;  Identify where to locate specific DCAA audit programs which relate to estimating;  Maintain up-to-date information of the threshold for obtaining certified cost or pricing data;  Describe multiple forms of acceptable cost or pricing data and when certification is required;  List the basic Basis of Estimate (BOE) components and develop an estimating technique; and  Understand common estimating challenges.

With today's ever-changing regulatory landscape affecting Government contractors, understanding and managing flowdowns presents significant challenges, with consequences that reach beyond subcontract compliance to every part of a contractor's business. From negotiating clauses with the Government, to identifying mandatory (versus non-mandatory/optional) FAR and agency flowdowns and negotiating them with subcontractors, to managing subcontractor implementation of flowdowns and monitoring, managing flowdowns can literally make or break a project. Accordingly, understanding flowdowns and applying best practices when applying them are of paramount importance to effective and successful subcontract management. This webinar with provide an overview of best-in-class approaches to developing and managing flowdowns. As a part of this session, Jeffery A. White, Stephen Hall, and Randy Shelby will introduce J.A. White & Associates, Inc.'s automated flowdown development platform and compare it against traditional approaches to developing flowdowns.

As a contractor, you may be subject to certain requirements related to your accounting system. This program will cover the Pre-Award Survey (Standard Form 1408) as well as the DFARS Accounting System Rule including Timekeeping, Labor Distribution and Billing. Learning Objectives: By the end of the webinar you should be able to:  Understand a pre-award accounting system survey and its purpose in the federal-award process;  Identify the objective of the accounting business system and its common criteria;  Apply the accounting system adequacy attributes to real-world examples;  Recognize which accounting subsystems are covered in the Defense Contract Audit Manual (DCAM); and  Be aware of potential issues when implementing new accounting systems.

Subcontractor management is a growing challenge as the government is increasingly offering larger and more complex contracts that require more partnerships and teaming to win. Establishing a streamlined, efficient process not only saves you money, it improves your reputation and relationships with other contractors - allowing you to grow faster and compete with more agility in the future. Join our expert panel to discuss the strategies, processes, and technology that can help our industry rise to meet this challenge. Learning Objectives:  Understand the changes in contract structure that are increasing the need for subcontractors  Identify the challenges for scaling subcontractor management  Discover new best practices, processes, and technologies to help automate and manage more subcontractors efficiently

Indirect Costs refer to the cost associated with running the business and supporting direct projects, but cannot themselves be defined as direct costs (e.g. finance, legal, facilities, IT, fringe benefits). The Federal Government allows for reimbursement of these costs and contractors have flexibility in how their indirect costs are structured and applied to direct contract costs. Throughout the contract life cycle and fiscal year, there are several types of indirect rate calculations used. In this program, you will learn about indirect rate structures, the Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP), DCAA's FPRP Checklist, billing rates and the final indirect cost rate proposal process. Learning Objectives: By the end of the webinar you should be able to:  Differentiate between direct and indirect costs using real examples;  Define two-tier and three-tier rate structures;  Identify three types of G&A allocation bases;  Understand the Forward Pricing Rate Agreement process; and  Determine when an Incurred Cost Proposal (ICS) is appropriate and how it is utilized.

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In this session, we will focus on the CAS administration requirements for reporting and documenting the cost impacts of changes to cost accounting practices. To do this, we will take a deeper look into the Disclosure Statement, including its components, applicability, and the process necessary when changes in accounting practice require a disclosure statement revision. Learning Objectives: By the end of the webinar you should be able to:  Understand how and when to file a Disclosure Statement;  Possess a general understanding of the components of a Disclosure Statement (Parts I to VIII);  Identify a cost accounting practice change; and  Understand the criteria required for an adequate Disclosure Statement.

In this session, we will discuss Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) including both full and modified CAS coverage. You will learn about each of the standards, applicability, exemptions, and CAS administration issues such as changes to cost accounting practices. Learning Objectives: By the end of the webinar you should be able to:  Understand the purpose of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS);  Identify the specified exemptions to CAS;  Analyze whether or not a contract is subject to CAS based on contract clauses and thresholds and if covered, whether modified or full coverage is required; and  Have a basic understanding of the cost accounting practice changes.

It can't be argued that adequate and complete document is one of the cornerstones of compliance in Government contracting and subcontracting. Documentation associated with the subcontracting/procurement process can be generated by various sources and address numerous compliance related topics. It is ultimately the responsibility of the Subcontracting/Procurement function to ensure that all required documentation associated with audits and compliance reviews is accomplished in a timely and accurate manner. While Subcontracting/Procurement organizations are concerned about compliance with laws, regulations, and prime contracts requirements, their senior leaderships are often focused on driving cost efficiencies across the enterprise. So, how can an organization not only streamline the creating of compliant documentation, but also automate the entire Subcontract/Procurement compliance process? This interactive session will explore how high-performance organizations utilize CPSR ProDocs Powered by JA White to automate tasks associated with processing of Subcontracts/Procurement compliance related forms, templates, models, checklists, and related tools with game-changing results. During this session, attendees will be able to experience an interactive demonstration of this compliance platform while witnessing, in real time, the power and accuracy of procurement compliance automation.

FAR Part 12 regulates commercial item acquisition. Selling a commercial item to the Federal Government sounds easy right? Wrong. The Federal Government wants to make sure it is getting a fair and reasonable price and ensure it is a commercially available item. This session will cover what determines an item or service to be commercial and how to effectively support price reasonableness. Learning Objectives: By the end of the webinar you should be able to:  Identify commercial items and commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items;  Determine how to classify an item as commercial and document commercial items with an adequate commercial item determination (CID);  Support price reasonableness with the appropriate method of analysis (price or cost); and  Understand the DCMA Commercial Item Group's role in the federal acquisition process.