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Accounting Compliance - Compliance Academy Session - Live Virtual Course October 2025
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Topics
Accounting, Costs and Pricing
Advanced Topics
Artificial Intelligence
Business Development
Compliance
Construction Contracting
Cybersecurity
FAR
Government Contracting
Grants
Intellectual Property
International Contracting
Personal Development
Small & Medium Businesses
Subcontracting
Dates
December 2024
January 2025
February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
Roles
Director of Contracts
New to Government Contracting
Accountant
Sales and Business Development
Contract Administrator
Counsel
Auditor
Subcontract Administrator
Contract Manager
Procurement Officer
CFO
Grants Administrator
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What you will learn in this Compliance Academy Session:
This foundational introduction into the requirements of federal government accounting will guide both contractors and agencies through the steps necessary to ensure that their contracts are supported by proper accounting systems. You will:
Gain insights and knowledge on accounting compliance
Develop an understanding of regulatory efforts
Understand compliance in Cost Accounting
AGENDA -
Introduction to Regulatory Environment
Acquisition Cycle
The Regulatory Environment
Bid Proposals and Contract Award
Contract Performance and Closeout
Foundation Expectations of Government in Accounting Systems
Main Players in Acquisition Process
Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO)
Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO)
Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)
Inspector General (IG)
Key Regulations Affecting Cost Accounting Systems
FAR Part 9 Contractor Qualifications
FAR Part 15 Contracting by Negotiations
FAR Part 16 Contract Types
FAR Part 31 Cost Principles
FAR Part 32 Contract Financing
Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
Truth-in-Negotiations Act (TINA)
SF1408 (Standard Form 1408)
Establishing an Adequate Cost Accounting System
General Ledger Controls & Requirements
Subsidiary Systems Expectations
Chart of Accounts
Reconciliation Processes
Financial Monitoring including Profitability Evaluation
Basic Job Cost Accounting Expectations
Cost Segregation by Contract
Project Cost Ledger System
Tracking Unallowable Costs
Transaction Traceability to Subsidiary Ledgers
Requirements of SF 1408
Specific Cost Accounting Provisions
Direct vs. Indirect Costs
Accounting for Unallowable Costs
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
Courtney Edmonson
CPA, CEO, Redstone Government Consulting
Courtney has extensive experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) compliance, evaluation and preparation of Cost Presentations, cost accounting systems setup and reviews, and policy and procedure preparation. Prior to joining Redstone Government Consulting, Courtney served as a financial statement auditor for large and mid-tier government contractors.
Courtney works with small and large contractors in pro-actively preparing contractors for government contracts challenges as well as resolving complex DCAA and government procurement issues. Courtney’s expertise includes establishing and/or evaluating job cost accounting structures; management and preparation of complex incurred cost and forward pricing rate proposals; evaluation of internal controls most often evaluated by DCAA to include billing and estimating systems; preparation/evaluation of policies and procedures; development of cost allowability evaluation programs, and; preparation of corrective action plans for overcoming DCAA audit findings.
Courtney is a lead instructor for the Federal Publication Seminars course, “Government Contractor Accounting System Compliance”, and provides class instruction for other compliance courses and webinars such as “Preparation of Incurred Cost Submissions”, “Cost Accounting Standards”, and “Cost and Price Analysis”.
Ms. Edmonson earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Jacksonville State University and obtained her Master of Accountancy Degree from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, Alabama.
John C. Shire
Director, Redstone Government Consulting, Inc.
John is a Director with Redstone Government Consulting, Inc. providing government contract consulting services to our clients primarily related to the DFARS business systems, CAS Disclosure Statements, and DCAA/DCMA compliance preparation, advisory, and defense. Prior to joining Redstone Government Consulting, John served in a number of capacities with DCAA/DCMA for more than 30 years. Upon his retirement, he was based in Texas as an SES-level Corporate Audit Director for DCAA, managing a staff of 300 auditors at one of the largest DOD programs.
John began his career in the late 80s working in the Clearwater, FL audit office and over the next three decades he progressed through a number of positions within both DCAA and DCMA with career highlights as DCAA Program Manager at Ft. Belvoir, Chief of Technical Programs Division, Deputy Assistant Director-Policy, Director of the DCMA Cost and Pricing Center, the SES-level Lockheed Martin Corporate Audit Director, and Director of Integrity and Quality Assurance.
John’s three decades of experience in performing and leading DCAA auditors and DCMA reviewers provides a wealth of expertise to our clients. John’s role, not only in the performance of audits, but also in the development of audit policy affords him unique insights into the defense of audit findings and the linkage of audit program steps to the underlying regulatory framework. He is an expert in FAR, DFARS, and other agency acquisition regulation, as well as a subject matter expert in the Cost Accounting Standards having reviewed and provided audit feedback on many of the largest and most complex cost accounting practices during his tenure with the DCAA.
John’s tenure with DCAA and DCMA came at a critical time during each agency’s history where a number of changes were occurring such as the response to the ICS backlog, development of audit approaches to the DFARS Business Systems and implementation of new audit initiatives as a result of Congressional oversight through the NDAA process. John’s leadership at the DCMA Cost & Pricing center saw oversight of all major DOD pricing actions, leadership of should cost review teams, the Commercial Pricing group and many other areas of strategic value to our clients. His involvement in these and other Agency initiatives is of great value to our clients due to his in depth understanding of DCAA and DCMA’s internal policy directives.
John holds a Master of Business Administration and a B.A. in Accounting from the University of South Florida.
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