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A Contractor's Guide to Risk Assessment - Live Virtual Course August 2025
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Topics
Accounting, Costs and Pricing
Advanced Topics
Artificial Intelligence
Business Development
Compliance
Construction Contracting
Cybersecurity
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Government Contracting
Grants
Intellectual Property
International Contracting
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Small & Medium Businesses
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This 1-day virtual course will provide a common framework for risk assessment and how it can be applied to current and evolving compliance risk. Attendees will learn about the different types of risk, the concept of materiality, applications, law and rules, as well as what the DFARs says about risk. Topics will include:
-- How does risk matter to me?
-- A Risk Framework: COSO
-- Example Application (class-led)
-- Defining U.S. Government compliance risk
-- Designing Effective Internal Controls
-- Example Application (instructor led)
-- Current and Emerging Risks in USG Compliance
-- Monitoring of U.S. Government Compliance
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Contract professionals that work in accounting and cost functions, risk managers, compliance professionals, finance managers, finance directors, corporate counsel.
Learning Objectives:
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Identify and reiterate the importance of assessing risk
Recognize key concepts in risk assessment
Ability to set up risk assessment thresholds
Define and apply COSO and the five key components
Design an effective internal control environment as it relates to DFARs and other regulatory standards
This live virtual course is eligible for both CLE and CPE credit.
NOTE: CPE/CLE credit for attendees are subject to participation and approval by the governing boards.
NASBA CPE ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
Learning Level: Beginner
Prerequisites: None
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
For more information regarding administrative policies such as refunds, cancellations and complaints, please contact Federal Publications Seminars at 888.494.3696.
West Professional Development 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:
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About Our Experts
Giacomo Apadula
Principal, National Leader Government Contract Consulting, RSM
Giacomo is the National Leader of RSM’s Government Contract Consulting team which serves clients who operate in the Federal contracting and grantee market spaces on matters related to cost accounting, regulatory compliance, subcontract management, USG contract due diligence, ERP implementation design, and litigation/audit support. His clients span across multiple business sectors, including aerospace and defense, manufacturing, construction, architecture & engineering, IT services, bio-tech, CROs, nonprofits, ANCs, FFRDCs, National Labs, and INGOs.
Specifically, Giacomo specializes in all aspects of the government contracting lifecycle and assists clients to establish cost accounting practices and indirect cost rate strategies as a means to meet the Organization’s strategic goals (e.g., maximize cost recovery, minimize administrative burden, reduce risk). Additionally, he consults clients on best practices for mitigating compliance risks; as well as, aiding in the design and implementation of internal controls - including those required to obtain government approved business systems (e.g., Accounting/billing, estimating, purchasing). Giacomo routinely works with executive teams to successfully integrate acquisitions or design Federal segments to recognize operational and cost efficiencies in a manner compliant with Federal regulations.
Giacomo supports companies in the strategic resolution of contract audit issues stemming from Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)/Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)/Office of Inspector General (OIG) audits - including addressing complex Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standard (CAS), Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) compliance matters and other Federal contract administration matters.
Giacomo leads pricing teams to prepare responses to Government request for proposals - including strategic pricing considerations, drafting complete cost volumes, preparing CAS Board Disclosure Statements (CASB DS-1) for submission and successful negotiation.
Masters of Accountancy, Rutgers University
B.B.A., Finance, James Madison University
John Hindman
Director, RSM US LLP
John is seasoned government contracting expert who assists contractors with regulatory compliance requirements throughout the government contract lifecycle. John works with government contract and grant recipients of all shapes and sizes and provides strategic advisory services to some of the largest US Federal Government contractors in the world. He works with contractors serving a wide-ranging customer base including Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DOE), Health & Human Services (HHS), United States Agency for International Development (USAID), various intelligence agencies, and many others. John brings a thoughtful and strategic approach to solving complex compliance challenges while keeping his clients’ unique business interests and needs at the forefront. John has an in-depth understanding of the federal compliance environment, procurement process, and implications to contractors. He has extensive, practical knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS), other agency FAR supplements, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Information Systems
Bachelor of Science in Finance, Insurance and Business Law – Corporate Finance
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