CAS: The Series
Onlinehttps://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/cas-the-series-2024/ A 12-Episode interactive, and dare we say “fun”, series that guide students through the background and requirements of the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Each hour long episode of CAS – The Series will focus on a bite size element of one of the most complex and challenging accounting rules facing government contractors. Each element […]
Mergers, Acquisitions and Novation for Federal Government Contractors
OnlineAs a federal government contractor, going through a merger or acquisition process whether as a buying company or selling company requires consideration of acquisition regulations, national security laws and regulations and export regulations. This includes considering what happens to a company’s status as a small or 8a, what happens to set aside contracts that were […]
Contracts Explained! Punctuate This!
OnlineNever let a judge tell you what your contract means. In a series of lessons, you will gain deep insight on how contracts, both government and commercial, are interpreted by boards and courts. The rules are not always the same for them! We will also spend some time discussing good contract drafting that will avoid […]
The FAR Workshop: Practical Applications & More – Mason CPE
OnlineThis course is a fast-paced interactive seminar that examines the organization, content, policy and procedures of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as it applies to Federal acquisition. It is designed for new professionals in both government and industry, as well as those who want to build familiarity with, or update themselves on, the Federal Government’s […]
Common Scenarios Triggering False Claims Act Violations: Construction and Workforce Issues
OnlineIn the second installment of our three-part webinar series, join PilieroMazza’s Matt Feinberg, Jessica duHoffmann, and Sarah Nash as they explore common FCA triggers often encountered by federal construction contractors and protection strategies to avoid them. Federal construction contractors—both primes and subs—should be wary as they face a higher risk of FCA liability due to the complicated nature of construction contracts, […]
Government Contracting Fundamentals: Landscape, Players, Statutes and Regulations
OnlineThe popular 3-day Fundamentals training is now available virtually with live instruction over the course of 8 weeks/sessions. You can attend in person at PCI in Washington, DC or virtually from any computer. The course provides an overview and discussion of the federal government contracting process, including the procurement laws, regulations, and practical requirements applicable […]
FREE: Bid Protests from All Angles: Can I protest OTAs, BAAs, CRADAs, etc.?: What about that state or local contract award? Time to get creative!
OnlineThe rules, timing and forums for filing protests of federal procurements do not necessarily apply to every expenditure of public funds. Jeff Chiow will cover the more specialized questions that apply to attempts to acquire goods or services under other transaction agreements, grants and cooperative agreements, broad agency announcements used to solicit research and development. […]
Exploring Revisions to the Uniform Guidance
OnlineOn April 22, 2024, OMB issued a final rule revising sections of OMB Guidance for Grants and Agreements. OMB developed the revisions for the final guidance following review and consideration of the comments received in response to the proposed guidance published on October 5, 2023. The effective date for the final rule is October 1, […]
Essentials of Doing Business with the Federal Government 2024
OnlineLearn More and Register The U.S. Government is a customer like no other. It has interests, and therefore needs, that differ from those of traditional commercial customers. Winning U.S. Government contracts is different. The compliance environment is different. The contract administration process is critically different. Even a contractor’s compliance with generally accepted accounting principles might […]
Framework for Government Contract Billing
OnlineThe Framework for Government Contract Billing course will review the different types of contracts and the subsequent invoicing of these contracts to guide U.S. Government contractors with generating timely and accurate invoices for submission and ultimately reimbursement. Not only are timely and accurate invoices important for demonstrating a compliant and adequate accounting system, but timely […]
Exploring Other Transactions
OnlineFederal contractors and U.S. Government agencies have recently had a renewed interest in using novel forms of agreements to develop new technologies. Other Transaction Authority agreements, in particular, have provided both industry and agency personnel with much needed flexibility to negotiate unique terms that meet the needs of each party. However, the frameworks that apply […]
CAS: The Series
Onlinehttps://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/cas-the-series-2024/ A 12-Episode interactive, and dare we say “fun”, series that guide students through the background and requirements of the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Each hour long episode of CAS – The Series will focus on a bite size element of one of the most complex and challenging accounting rules facing government contractors. Each element […]
Government Contracting Fundamentals: Contract Types
OnlineThe popular 3-day Fundamentals training is now available virtually with live instruction over the course of 8 weeks/sessions. You can attend in person at PCI in Washington, DC or virtually from any computer. The course provides an overview and discussion of the federal government contracting process, including the procurement laws, regulations, and practical requirements applicable […]
FREE: GovCon 101: 10 Key FAR Clauses That Every Government Contractor Should Be Aware Of
OnlineWith more than 600 different contract clauses in the FAR, it’s hard to know which ones need to be taken the most seriously. The short answer is, of course, “all of them,” but that does not really get you any closer to figuring out which clauses are most importantly to the government customer. This session […]
Contracts Explained! Word usage – misused words; grammar; references
OnlineNever let a judge tell you what your contract means. In a series of lessons, you will gain deep insight on how contracts, both government and commercial, are interpreted by boards and courts. The rules are not always the same for them! We will also spend some time discussing good contract drafting that will avoid […]
Accounting and Auditing for Government Contracts – Mason CPE
OnlineDoing business with the federal government can be extremely challenging. Layering the extensive accounting requirements, internal controls, and system expectations that come with federal government contracts, it can become downright frightening. This course is designed to help contractors navigate the details of these requirements so that they can successfully recover all allowable and allocable contract costs incurred in […]
Case of the Month
Onlinehttps://publiccontractinginstitute.com/product/case-of-the-month-2024/ Please join our Case of the Month Club, a program in which our expert instructors will take a deep dive into recent decisions involving issues that affect all of us on a regular basis. This class, meant for contracting professionals, will focus on different cases, going beyond the mere holding into the history, tactics, […]
Small Biz Basics: Small Biz Buzz
OnlineThis session will first delve into how small businesses can identify the NAICS Codes under which they perform and perform size calculations to help small businesses determine if they are actually small for the type of work they do. Next, this session will discuss important topics small businesses need to be mindful of when contracting […]
Government Contracting Fundamentals: Procurement Process
OnlineThe popular 3-day Fundamentals training is now available virtually with live instruction over the course of 8 weeks/sessions. You can attend in person at PCI in Washington, DC or virtually from any computer. The course provides an overview and discussion of the federal government contracting process, including the procurement laws, regulations, and practical requirements applicable […]
Essentials of Doing Business with the Federal Government 2024
OnlineLearn More and Register The U.S. Government is a customer like no other. It has interests, and therefore needs, that differ from those of traditional commercial customers. Winning U.S. Government contracts is different. The compliance environment is different. The contract administration process is critically different. Even a contractor’s compliance with generally accepted accounting principles might […]