Executive Institute in Costs

An advanced course designed to discuss both strategic and tactical actions being taken by contractors resulting from recent regulatory changes, government audit programs, and legislative priorities. We will cover new federal procurement rules and regulation including proposed changes that contractors should plan for. We will discuss areas of cost that are receiving a high degree of attention by the government, including the following:

Estimating
Truth in Negotiation Act
Forward Pricing Rate Agreements

Cost Principles
Compensation
Dependent Health Care
Consultants
Travel
Leases

Cost Accounting Standards
Organizational vs Accounting Changes.
General Dollar Magnitude and Detailed Cost Impacts
External Restructuring Proposals

Contract Administration
Contract Change Orders & Requests for Equitable Adjustment
Terminations

Audit
Internal Audit Requirements
Shared Service Centers
Record keeping requirements
Access to records & Support of the Audit
DoD Joint Boards of Review