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CPE, CLE Accredited
This is session 2 of 2 in the Forward Pricing Rate Agreements virtual course.

9:00-10:30 am    Introduction to Forward Pricing Rates (Who, What, When, Where and How)
Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRPs)
Forward Pricing Rate Agreements (FPRAs)
Forward Pricing Rate Recommendations (FPRRs) and

10:30-10:45 am    BREAK

10:30-10:45 am    ROLES, RULES, REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

1.    Role of Rates in Government Contracts
a.    Contract types
b.    Rate Life Cycle
i.    Pricing
ii.    Costing
iii.    Billing
iv.    Settling

2.    The Rules, Regulations, and Guidance
a.    Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
b.    Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
c.    Truthful Cost and Pricing Data (fka TINA)
d.    Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
e.    Defense Contract Audit Manual (DCAM)
f.    Department of Defense (DoD)
g.    Defense Contract Management Authority (DCMA)

3.    Business System Requirements
a.    DFARS Coverage
b.    Accounting System
c.    Estimating system


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

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www.nasbaregistry.org.
About Our Experts
  • Robert Craig
    Principal, Saggar & Rosenberg, P.C.
    Bob’s clients benefit from his thirty-plus years of experience working with government contractors leading Accounting, IT, and Contract Management departments. All the situations he navigated and problems he solved have uniquely qualified him to help his clients solve technical accounting and regulatory reporting issues.

    Bob is a leader in the Consulting practice at Saggar & Rosenberg and focuses on helping clients with government contracting regulatory topics and issues. Bob’s clients appreciate his practical approach when analyzing problems and proposing solutions. His clients rely on him to articulate complex topics in a simple and straightforward manner.

    Bob’s clients include small, medium, and large businesses contracting with the U.S. Federal Government in a wide range of industries including aerospace and defense, pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, manufacturing, and professional services. He has also worked with numerous departments within the Federal government, including the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and many others.

    Bob regularly teaches classes about Federal Acquisition Regulations, Cost Accounting Standards, and current industry trends such as cost estimating and indirect rate structures. He is known for adding levity and humor to complicated rules and regulations.

    You’ll likely find Bob on a golf course outside the office. He also enjoys time with his wife and three dogs, Woodford, Tinka, and Leo. His two bucket list trips include fly fishing in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and exploring Machu Picchu & the Sacred Valley of the Inca in Peru.
    Bob holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in finance from La Salle University. He is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and has been involved in various professional organization, including the American Bar Association, Federal Publications Seminars, National Contract Management Association, Professional Services Council, Association of Government Accountants, National Defense Industry Association, and the Maryland Tech Council.
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