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This is a previously recorded program with live Q&A at the end of Day 2. 

Join highly experienced faculty for this practical and informative 1.5-day virtual course focusing on cost allowability, allocability, and reasonableness under the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

Some featured topics of discussion:

  • Penalties for unallowable costs are on the rise. Learn when penalties are appropriate and when they must be waived.  
  • Learn about “Gray area” costs that have proven to be a frequent source of dispute between contractors and government auditors.  
  • How does the statute of limitations affect the government’s ability to disallow costs?  
  • To what extent must contractors retain records beyond the FAR records retention requirements in order to support an untimely government audit?
Learning Objectives:

After completing this course, you will be able to:
  • Apply FAR Part 31 cost principles
  • Evaluate cost reasonableness
  • Research cost allowability
  • Identify unallowable costs
  • Recognize and avoid penalties
  • Keeping accurate records
  • Define and calculate claims accrual

This live virtual course is eligible for both CLE and CPE credit.
Have questions on how to participate in an FPS Virtual Course? Click here for more information.
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Cost Allowability - Virtual with Live Q&A January 2025 - Day 1 Session
Lunch Break will be from 1pm - 2pm ET Join highly experienced faculty for this practical and informative 1.5-day course focusing on cost allowability, allocability, and reasonableness under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Some featured topics of discussion:  Penalties for unallowable costs are on the rise. Learn when penalties are appropriat... more
Cost Allowability - Virtual with Live Q&A January 2025 - Day 2 Session
Join highly experienced faculty for this practical and informative 1.5-day course focusing on cost allowability, allocability, and reasonableness under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Some featured topics of discussion:  Penalties for unallowable costs are on the rise. Learn when penalties are appropriate and when they must be waived.    Lea... more
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