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This is session 1 of 2 in the Government Contract Accounting virtual course.

A special two-day virtual course on accounting principles, accounting systems, and cost principles as they relate to procurement activities with the federal government.

Government Contract Accounting's exhaustive scope is set forth in the course curriculum. Its coverage includes not only general accounting concepts as they relate to Government contracting, but the specifics of cost principles, cost accounting standards, accounting for claims, special accounting problems, and profit.

You will be able to:
  • Understand the characteristics of the federal marketplace, the acquisition lifecycle and relevant statutes
  • Understand key terms and definitions 
  • Recognize contract types
  • Accounting differences in acquisition contracts
  • Identify basic commercial item differences
  • Define Allowable, cost reasonableness and credits
  • Apply basic CAS principles
  • Understand TINA, Cost & Price Data
  • Determine basic indirect rates
  • Recognize change orders and pricing methodologies
  • Understand the audit process

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: www.nasbaregistry.org. 
About Our Experts
  • Deborah Nixon
    Founder & Managing Officer, Crosshair Advisors
    Deborah Nixon, is a nationally recognized trainer, licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and career dedicated Government contracts practitioner with over 30 years of experience. Deborah is the founder of Crosshair Advisors, and a retired Partner with Ernst & Young’s Government Contract Services practice where she worked for 25 years. Before joining EY, she held management positions with both large and emerging growth contractors including Motorola and General Dynamics.
    EDUCATION

    Masters of Business Administration in Strategy and Entrepreneurship from University of North Carolina’s Kennan-Flagler Business School
    Honor student inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society

    Bachelor’s Degrees in Finance and Economics from University of Maryland

    Attended American University’s Graduate Accountancy Program

    Holds a Certificate in Corporate Governance and Board Effectiveness from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management
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