Learn types of records that must be maintained, time frames for retention, and best practices for implementing an effective records retention policy. Obtaining a government contract or grant can be a lucrative and beneficial endeavor. However, deals between private industry and governments are intensely regulated and as such create a myriad of issues that are unique to public contract law. One of the many compliance issues faced by contractors...

This course provides an in-depth look at testing the controls using NIST SP 800-53A Rev. 4 and ensuring the use of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) for Federal Security Systems. The focus of the course is an in-depth explanation of each NIST SP 800-53 Revision 4 controls to include what method should be used to test and validate each security control in accordance with NIST SP 800-53A, Rev. 4 and NIST SP 800-115, what evidence should be gat...

Preparing for a DCAA Audit? Looking to Grow your Business? The QuickBooks® for Federal Contractors workshop coaches growing businesses through the configuration of their accounting system for DCAA compliance. From a well-ordered Chart of Accounts, to defining Policies and Procedures, this is more than just a training session. You'll leave prepared to pass an accounting system review, with the knowledge you need to succeed. Bring your lapto...

Today’s technologies offer government agencies numerous ways to cut operating costs, improve service delivery, strengthen national security, and enhance mission performance. Government’s increased reliance on technology has expanded the attack potential. By every measure, attacks on government systems are growing in sophistication and numbers. At the same time, IT systems are growing more complex — and more difficult to defen...

Learn about the updates on eminent domain and understand how it affects your clients and your practice. This topic will provide updates and analysis on eminent domain topics relevant to business owners, property owners, public agencies and their attorneys. We will discuss legislation at the Federal and state levels -- such as the use of alternative project delivery methods -- that has impacted the acquisition of private property for public use...

In this course you will learn about the fundamental cost accounting principles imposed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 31 on commercial organizations, and will follow an example of how a DCAA compliant accounting system should be set up. Course content includes: Checklist used by DCAA in conducting Accounting System Reviews Setting up a Chart of Accounts to segregate Direct, Indirect and Unallowable Costs Job Cost Accounting I...

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-123, Management's Responsibility for Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control was recently revised on July 15, 2016. Besides replacing the title, Management’s Responsibility for Internal Control the Circular requires integration of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) into the internal control framework, requires agencies to implement ERM capabilities and engages all agency managem...

This webinar will detail the advantages that companies both large and small can obtain by participation in the government’s expanded mentor-protégé program. It will also outline the limitations of the program as well as the requirements for participation. Key Take-Aways: How large businesses can help their protégés, Forming a mentor/protégé joint venture, The limitations and conditions of the me...

Technology is changing the way government interacts with the citizens it serves, offering new tools, techniques, and frameworks. We'll explore these changing dynamics and take a look at case studies from agencies and teams who have transformed the way their services are designed, delivered, and perceived, all with an eye towards championing their customers — the citizens and people who use their services.

The best way to control your future is to create it! The Women's Conference is a power-packed day of workshops and sessions designed to energize and invigorate you — giving you new ideas and strategies to achieve and succeed according to your goals and standards. This conference offers a unique 2-track format that lets you select from 8 sessions — making it easy to jump from track to track and choose the workshops most relevant and...