November 2021
Government Contracting Fundamentals
The Government Contracting Fundamentals course is a comprehensive overview and discussion of the federal government contracting process, including applicable procurement laws, regulations, and practical requirements. This "fundamentals" course is designed to be of benefit to both government and contractor personnel, including contracting officers, contract and subcontract administrators, program and item managers, finance and accounting personnel, engineers, and attorneys (in-house, outside, government
Find out more »December 2021
Supply Chain Hot Topics: Data Rights throughout the Supply Chain
The past few years have placed a heavy focus on Supply Chain regulation and security. Due to the increased focus on American-made goods paired with foreign security-based worries, the rules surrounding a government contractor’s supply chain have grown more complex and are rapidly changing. Since the penalties for non-compliance can be severe, understanding these rules is critical for almost every contractor. Join George Mason University and the Public Contracting Institute as their expert instructors untangle the recent updates and cover…
Find out more »DoD Contracting Update: The Adaptive Acquisition Framework – A Survey
DoD Contracting Update: “Coming to a theater near you” Changes in Contracting approaches due to DoD’s New Acquisition Framework DoD’s acquisition framework has been a constantly changing approach over the last decades. The most recent major change was in January 2020 with the changeover to the Adaptive Acquisition Framework – DoD Instruction 5000.2 (Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework). Changes to the DoD system have been driven by changes in technology complexity and the laws passed by Congress which exist…
Find out more »Advanced Auditing for Government Contractors
Doing business with the federal government is challenging; there are extensive accounting requirements, internal controls, and the expectations differ from the commercial world. This class takes accounting and auditing beyond the basics, addressing detailed oversight steps for auditing areas of specific concern to US Government contractors and subcontractors including: • Accounting systems • Forward pricing proposals • Interim billings • Incurred costs Instructor: Ki Capitano, Capitano Consulting
Find out more »The PCI FAR and DFARS Update
Seemingly as inexorable as death and taxes, the FAR and DFARS are constantly changing. While some changes are mundane, others are critically important. It can be difficult to track and stay on top of the updates, sift through the noise, and focus on the changes that matter most to your business. Join the Dentons US LLP Government Contracts Team as we target and discuss the most important and impactful recent updates to the FAR and DFARS. For this session, Joe…
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