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October 19, 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET - This webinar will cover CAS 412 and 413 which includes: composition and measurement of pension cost (412); and adjustment and allocation of pension cost (413). Series description: This multi-part webinar series focuses on the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), their applicability, and compliance requirements for U.S. Government contractors. CAS is one of the most complex, and punitive, laws for contractors to contend with, whether it be for new or established contractors of the U.S. Government. Once a contractor pursues, or is awarded, a CAS covered contract, their profile, regulatory requirements, and audit interest, are immediately pronounced. Simply understanding it's applicability to your U.S. Government contract universe can be an exercise in mixed interpretation. This series breaks CAS down to its fundamental requirements in simple, relatable terms to assist contractors in understanding applicable requirements, but also practical strategies for compliance, delivered by instructors who have dedicated their careers to CAS, and related U.S. Government regulatory requirements. This live webinar is eligible for CPE credit. NOTE: CPE/CLE credit for attendees are subject to participation and approval by the governing boards.
October 22, Noon-1:30 pm ET --FAR - Overview, Systems and Definitions This is the initial session of the Foundations of the FAR webinar series. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) directly affects the purchase and sale of over $200 billion worth of supplies, services and construction each year by federal and state procurement offices. This critically important document is comprehensive, complex, and continually changing. All contract professionals involved in a FAR-based procurement must have a detailed working knowledge of the FAR to ensure that they are getting the best possible contract and that they are in full compliance with all applicable laws. This series is designed to address these challenges in a highly practical and user-friendly way. In this first session, Eric Crusius, a reputable authority in the field, will give an overview of the series, discuss the Federal Acquisition Regulation system, and introduce you to the relevant definitions frequently found throughout the FAR. What You Will Learn This overview is intended to give the relative newcomer to federal acquisitions a general understanding of the origin and evolution of the FAR so the listener has a contextual reference when consulting the actual document. We will discuss the historical background of the FAR, describe when the FAR applies and does not apply, explain the structure of the FAR and how it corresponds to agency FAR supplements. We will cover: Part 1: Federal Acquisition Regulations System Part 2: Definitions of Words and Terms This live webinar is eligible for both CLE and CPE credit. NOTE: CPE/CLE credit for attendees are subject to participation and approval by the governing boards. Attorneys seeking Virginia CLEs:  The deadline for taking approved CLEs for 2018 is October 31st 2018 and submission of the credit must be by December 15 according to the MCLE requirements.  Please be aware - due to the content and material submissions needed for Virginia, live-online CLEs may not be granted for 2018
October 25, 1 - 2 pm ET - Understanding Overhead in Government Contracts In order to maximize cost recovery, government contractors must have a working understanding of the concept of overhead in application to cost estimating/pricing, as well as cost accounting during contract performance. This webinar will help accountants and non-accountants form a basic understanding of: 	Regulations which differentiate direct versus indirect (overhead) costs 	Accounting for overhead costs (indirect pools) 	Accounting for overhead cost recovery (indirect cost allocation bases) 	Consistency in cost estimating and cost accounting 	Forecasting overhead costs including basic concepts of variable, semi-variable and fixed overhead expenses 	Invoicing/billing overhead on certain types of government contracts. This live webinar is eligible for CPE credit. NOTE: CPE/CLE credit for attendees are subject to participation and approval by the governing boards. Speaker: Michael (Mike) Steen Senior Director Redstone Government Consulting, Inc. Bio: Michael (Mike) Steen is a senior director with Redstone Government Consulting, Inc., based in Huntsville, Alabama. He provides Government Contract Consulting services primarily related to cost accounting, financial compliance and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audit expectations. Prior to joining Redstone Government Consulting, Mike served in a number of capacities with DCAA for more than 30 years. Upon his retirement from the agency, Mike was one of the top seven senior executives with DCAA.
October 30, Noon -1pm EDT - This is Session 13 of a 14- part series on Construction This webinar analyzes the use of performance and payment bonds on private construction projects as well as the requirements and use of those bonds on federal government construction projects. Liability of the principal and surety for performance failures in connection with performance bond claims is addressed along with the defenses of the principal and its surety. Payment bond claims, defenses to the claims, and potential modifications to the construction contract forms is analyzed in order to understand and to mitigate the risk of defective performance or non-payment. This live webinar is eligible for both CLE and CPE credit. NOTE: CPE/CLE credit for attendees are subject to participation and approval by the governing boards. Attorneys seeking Virginia CLEs:  The deadline for taking approved CLEs for 2018 is October 31st 2018 and submission of the credit must be by December 15 according to the MCLE requirements.  Please be aware - due to the content and material submissions needed for Virginia, live-online CLEs may not be granted for 2018 credit for the October 2018 online programs through Federal Publications Seminars. However, they can be `banked' for 2019. For more information on Virginia CLE you can visit http://www.vsb.org/site/members/mcle-courses. Presented by James Newland.
November 1, 2:00-3:30 p.m. ET - This is session 8 in the Procurement University series. Presented by Capital Edge Session 8 of 9. This session on Estimating Systems will discuss impacts of estimating systems on the accounting and pricing functions. We will cover the Estimating System adequacy criteria contained in the DFARS business systems rule, and what DCAA looks for in the audit process. This is eligible for CPE Credits if You Attend the Live Webinar CPE/CLE credits for attendees are subject to participation and approval by the governing boards.
Other Transaction Agreements - Something Old is New Again.
November 2nd Noon- 1pm ET - Other Transaction Agreements - Something Old is New Again The 2016 NDAA breathed new life into the Prototype Other Transaction Agreements ("OTAs"). OTAs are a unique federal contractual instrument which have flexible rules for certain agencies to develop product prototypes as well as pursue research and development opportunities. OTAs can be awarded to individual entities or to consortiums, including consortiums formed specifically to perform a specific OTA. Consequently, OTAs are touted as the "freedom to contract" and often are perceived to be less stringent than typical federal procurement contracts because they may be free of many of the onerous requirements and practices characteristic of procurement contracts such as the government contract cost accounting, rights in technical data (and other intellectual property), and other procurement contract unique requirements. Thus, OTAs present the opportunity for parties to carefully craft and tailor the contract to maximize efficiencies and facilitate the effectiveness of the program, and because they are not generally subject to the procurement laws or regulations (including the Federal Acquisition Regulation or FAR) this seminar is useful for anyone who works for a company who has a technology or idea that has a potential benefit to the Department of Defense but who is loathe to enter into a standard procurement contract. The presentation will provide a brief overview of OTAs, a description of the key elements of consideration for the use of an OTA, and a discussion of the minimum requirements of an OTA for future work. This live webinar is eligible for both CLE and CPE credit. NOTE: CPE/CLE credit for attendees are subject to participation and approval by the governing boards. About Our Presenter, Jody Reed --
November 8, 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET - This webinar will cover CAS 414 and 415 which includes the following subjects of: cost of money as an element of the cost of facilities capital (414), and accounting for the cost of deferred compensation (415). This live webinar is eligible for CPE credit. NOTE: CPE/CLE credit for attendees are subject to participation and approval by the governing boards. Series description: This multi-part webinar series focuses on the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), their applicability, and compliance requirements for U.S. Government contractors. CAS is one of the most complex, and punitive, laws for contractors to contend with, whether it be for new or established contractors of the U.S. Government. Once a contractor pursues, or is awarded, a CAS covered contract, their profile, regulatory requirements, and audit interest, are immediately pronounced. Simply understanding it's applicability to your U.S. Government contract universe can be an exercise in mixed interpretation. This series breaks CAS down to its fundamental requirements in simple, relatable terms to assist contractors in understanding applicable requirements, but also practical strategies for compliance, delivered by instructors who have dedicated their careers to CAS, and related U.S. Government regulatory requirements.
FAR Parts 4 and 5, Admin Matters and Publicizing Contract Actions
November 12, Noon-1:30 pm ET --FAR Parts 4 and 5, Admin Matters and Publicizing Contract Actions This is Session 2 of the Foundations of the FAR webinar series. This session will cover Parts 4 & 5 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Our presenters, Eric Crusius and David Black, will discuss Administrative Matters and Publicizing Contract Actions. Part 4 - Administrative Matters Coverage includes the policies and procedures relating to the administrative aspects of contract execution, contractor-submitted documents, distribution, reporting, retention, and files. Part 5 - Publicizing Contract Actions You will learn about how the government goes about publicizing contract opportunities and award information. This live webinar is eligible for both CLE and CPE credit. NOTE: CPE/CLE credit for attendees are subject to participation and approval by the governing boards. About our presenters Eric Crusius and David Black of Holland & Knight....
November 13, 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET -Solutions for Fraud, Waste and Abuse on Infrastructure Projects We continue to see headlines exposing cases of fraud, waste and abuse on large public and private construction projects. In this seminar, we will discuss the role for Independent Compliance Monitors. Specifically, we will discuss the role that a monitor can serve, how they have been used effectively, and where we see them bringing the most significant value. Additionally, we will provide some history, best practices, and real life examples of where Monitors have and can bring transparency and accountability in government funded projects, private commercial endeavors as well as natural disasters. Learn from our team of experts who will share their real world experiences. This live webinar is eligible for both CLE and CPE credit. NOTE: CPE/CLE credit for attendees are subject to participation and approval by the governing boards. About the presenters...
November 15, Noon -1pm EDT - This is Session 14 of a 14- part series on Construction The final installment in the construction contract webinar series, this program provides a thorough analysis of changes in the scope of the work. Coverage includes both the substantive aspects such as entitlement to a claim for additional cost or time of performance, and administrative aspects such as notice, documentation, pass-through and payment bond issues. The focus of the webinar is recognition of change events and how to mitigate the risk of delays and payment claims from the sometimes disparate perspective of the owner, general contractor and subcontractor. This live webinar is eligible for both CLE and CPE credit. NOTE: CPE/CLE credit for attendees are subject to participation and approval by the governing boards. Presented by James Newland. The Advanced Webinar Series on Construction Contracts and Risk Management. This fourteen-part webinar series is a deep dive into construction contracts, claims and risk management as it presents and analyzes the risks that arise on construction projects, the contract clauses and drafting considerations in allocating those risks, and the claims and disputes methods and procedures used in documenting, presenting, mediating, arbitrating or litigating the claims when they arise. Along the way, the course presents and analyzes those topics from the perspective of the owner, general contractor and subcontractors operating on public or private construction projects. The topics are presented from both a legal and practical standpoint and the program discusses the substantive and administrative aspects of the key clauses, risks and claims prevalent on public and private construction projects.
November 20, 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET - This webinar will cover CAS 416 and 417 which includes the following subjects of: accounting for insurance costs (416), and cost of money as an element of the cost of capital assets under construction (417). This live webinar is eligible for CPE credit. NOTE: CPE credit for attendees are subject to participation and approval by the governing boards.
December 14, Noon-1: 30 pm ET This is Session 3 of the Foundations of the FAR webinar series. This session of the Foundations of the FAR program will cover Parts 6,7 & 11 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Instructors, Amy Fuentes, Mary Beth Bosco and Mitchell Bashur of Holland & Knight will cover competition requirements, acquisition planning and describing agency needs. You will learn how the government promotes full and open competition as well as exclusions, sealed bidding and competitive proposals (Part 6). You will also get an overview of the acquisition planning process (Part 7) and agency needs (Part 11). Part 6 This part prescribes policies and procedures to promote full and open competition in the acquisition process and to provide for full and open competition after exclusion of resources, other than full and open competition, and advocates for competition. Part 7 This part prescribes policies and procedures for- (a) Developing acquisition plans; (b) Determining whether to use commercial or Government resources for acquisition of supplies or services; (c) Deciding whether it is more economical to lease equipment rather than purchase it; and (d) Determining whether functions are inherently governmental. Part 11 This part prescribes policies and procedures for describing agency needs. This live webinar is eligible for both CLE and CPE credit. NOTE: CPE/CLE credit for attendees are subject to participation and approval by the governing boards.
FAR Parts 3 and 9- Improper Business Practices, Contractor Qualifications
January 9, Noon-1:00 pm ET This is Session 4 of the Foundations of the FAR webinar series. This session of the Foundations of the FAR program will cover Parts 3 and 9 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Our presenter, Daniel Kelly of McCarter English will cover the policies around improper business practices and personal conflicts of interest. In Part 9, he will cover contractor qualifications including requirements, debarment, team arrangements and organizational conflicts of interest. Part 3 This part prescribes policies and procedures for avoiding improper business practices and personal conflicts of interest and for dealing with their apparent or actual occurrence. Part 9 This part prescribes policies, standards, and procedures pertaining to prospective contractors' responsibility; debarment, suspension, and ineligibility; qualified products; first article testing and approval; contractor team arrangements; defense production pools and research and development pools; and organizational conflicts of interest. This live webinar is eligible for both CLE and CPE credit. NOTE: CPE/CLE credit for attendees are subject to participation and approval by the governing boards.
FAR Parts 12 and 16, Commercial Items, Types of Contracts
January 31, Noon-1:00 pm ET This is Session 5 of the Foundations of the FAR webinar series. This session of the Foundations of the FAR program will cover Parts 12 and 16 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Presenters Eric Crusius and Greg Hallmark of Holland & Knight will cover the acquisition of commercial items (Part 12) and discuss the use of commercial item as preference by the government. Eric and Greg will also discuss Types of Contracts (Part 16) - Fixed-Price; Cost-Reimbursement; Incentive; Indefinite-Delivery; Time and Materials, Labor-Hour, and Letter Contracts; and Agreements. Part 12 This part prescribes policies and procedures unique to the acquisition of commercial items. It implements the Federal Government's preference for the acquisition of commercial items contained in 41 U.S.C. 1906, 1907, and 3307 and 10 U.S.C. 2375-2377 by establishing acquisition policies more closely resembling those of the commercial marketplace and encouraging the acquisition of commercial items and components. Part 16 This part describes types of contracts that may be used in acquisitions. It prescribes policies and procedures and provides guidance for selecting a contract type appropriate to the circumstances of the acquisition. This live webinar is eligible for both CLE and CPE credit. NOTE: CPE/CLE credit for attendees are subject to participation and approval by the governing boards.
FAR Part 19, Small Business Programs