Financial Forum 2019: The Cost Accounting Standards

This presentation explains the importance of complying with Cost Accounting Standards and details when the Cost Accounting Standards apply, partially or fully, to government contracts. The presentation then highlights some of the most prevalent CAS clauses with the goal of simplifying CAS-compliance for government contractors.

• Basics
  • Applicability (Modified Coverage v. Full Coverage)
  • Exemptions
• Essential Requirements
• Administrative Requirements
  • Disclosure Statements
  • Changes to Disclosed Practices
  • Processing Noncompliances
• Highlight of Certain FAR Clauses

Topics & Dates
Second Tuesday of the month

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12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (ET)

January 8: Principles of Fiscal Law and Government Contracts
February 12: Subcontracting and Cost Allowability
March 12: Accounting for Corporate Transaction Costs
April 9: Selected Cost Principles Part 1: Compensation, Travel, Legal and related costs
May 14: Selected Cost Principles Part 2: Selling, B&P, IR&D, and related costs
June 11: Delay and Termination Cost Recovery
September 10: The Cost Accounting Standards
October 8: Labor Compliance and Related Issues: Fair Labor Standards Act, Construction Wage Rate Requirements, and Service Contract Labor Standards
November 12: Developments in Cost and Pricing Issues: A Year in Review