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***Do you have your Small Business Contracting Guide & Agency Compliance Handbook?  For info on this new desk reference, go to www.governmenthorizons.org. 

 

*Government*Horizons Inc. is proud to be a Training Partner with the USDA Graduate School, Defense Acquisition University (DAU) and GSA.


Government*Horizons Training Workshops (TM)

 

GAO's Principles of Federal Appropriations Law Workshop
June 2 - 4, 2008

 

CAS, Cost Allowability and Allocability in Government Contracts

June 11 - 13, 2008

 

Arlington, VA

 

For more information on these workshops please visit our website at: www.governmenthorizons.org

 

 

Registration: 8:00 AM (First day only)
Program Starts: 8:30 AM
Wrap-up: 4:00 PM


About These Workshops:

 

GAO's Principles of Federal Appropriations Law Workshop

 

In 1982, the GAO released its first edition of Principles of Federal Appropriations Law. It was a collection of the body of law governing the expenditure of federal funds. In 1991, the current four set volume was released.

Today, agency program managers, general counsel, contracts administrators and financial officers are all faced with significant challenges in meeting organization needs within current budgets. What are the rules? How are they applied in practice? What are the typical mistakes made that result in wasted or lost funds? How can an agency protect its budget? How can an agency manager maximize their allocation?

The rules governing federal appropriations are complex, extensive and fill four binders. This course, taught by leading experts in government contract law, will provide the student with an overview of the rules, how they are applied, and most importantly, how to maximize funds with budget limits AND within the rules.

Learn precisely how the Federal government’s budget and spending system works – and how to avoid impasses at each phase in the process, from initial planning through ultimate disbursement.

 

Continuing Education:

This workshop is recommended for 24 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) toward DAWIA/FAC-C requirements. A Government*Horizons "Certificate of Completion" will be provided to all attendees upon conclusion of the workshop.

What You Will Learn:

  • Initial planning phase

  • Budgeting

  • Congressional role

  • Limitations on spending

  • Antideficiency questions

  • Contract funding

  • Personal liability

  • Statutory compliance

And more…

Under the Current administration and Congress, financial pressures are mounting – and will continue to mount for the foreseeable future. Those of you who handle Federal funds and have to find ways to do more with less need to know how to maneuver on the Federal financial highway.

The subtle rules on the availability of appropriations can absolutely block an otherwise well-reasoned management plan. The difficulty is that these rules are not well known, not well publicized, and not easy to understand. Fortunately, though, there exist clear precedents that you can follow to avoid reaching such impasses – and avoid incurring personal financial liability for failure to comply.

This course will take you through every facet of the budgeting and spending processes. You’ll get a thorough analysis of all funding activities, as seen through the eyes of the contracting, certifying, and disbursing officers. And you’ll participate in sessions that explore controlling decisions by the General Accounting Office.

We invite you to join us for three days of educational adventure.

 

What Previous Attendees Said About This Course:

“The instructor was phenomenal. He covered the information in an entertaining and effective manner.” Director, IR Admin. Staff, FMS/Treasury.

“Excellent course! Complete and wonderful learning experience from beginning to end.” – Carrie Limo, Logistics Management Specialist, Logistics Transformation Agency

“Ideal course to take for a comprehensive overview of appropriations—I have knowledge I can take back to the office.” - Cheryl Mbaye, U.S. EPA

Who Should Attend:


Agency Program Managers
Budget and Financial Officers
General Counsel
Contracts Administrators
Procurement Executives
Federal support contractors
Federal product and services suppliers, systems integrators
Financial Management Analysts

 

About Your Instructor:


Steven N. Tomanelli owns an acquisition training and consulting company, Steven N. Tomanelli & Associates, a ten-year old professional services company with a proven track record of performance. Mr. Tomanelli offers high quality acquisition training and consulting services to public and private sector customers worldwide as well as a wealth of practical experience and has consistently achieved the very highest levels of customer satisfaction. Mr. Tomanelli is an attorney in the law firm of Wiley, Rein & Fielding in Washington DC and McLean, Virginia, where he specializes in government procurement law, including bid protests and contract claims.

Mr. Tomanelli has authored over 35 coursebooks on federal procurement and fiscal law, including A Practical Guide to Federal Appropriations Law (MCI, 2003), Evaluating and Managing Performance-Based Contracts (Federal Publications Seminars), Performance-Based Contracting Workshop (Federal Publications Seminars), Basics of Commercial Contracting (Federal Publications Seminars), Basics of Government Contracting (Federal Publications Seminars), Advanced Source Selection (ESI International), Task Order Contracting (ESI International), and many others.

 

Registration Fee:

Government attendees: $1,195 per person
Industry (includes government contractors): $1,295 per person

 

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CAS, Cost Allowability and Allocability in Government Contracts

 

For a cost to be allowable (i.e. recoverable) on a Government contract, the cost must be:

- Reasonable
- Allocable
- Not contrary to the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
- Not prohibited by terms of the contract, and
- Not limited by FAR Part 31 Cost Principles

By definition therefore, CAS, cost allowability and allocability are interrelated, and these key concepts must be understood by all parties involved in Government contracting.In this concentrated three-day seminar, you will obtain a thorough understanding of the critical concepts of CAS, cost allowability and cost allocability. Attendees will strengthen CFO-recommended core competencies for financial managers, including increasing program effectiveness; understanding financial, budget and management issues; and decreasing/maintaining unit costs.

Learning Objectives:


Cost Reasonableness Principles
Allowable vs. Unallowable Costs
Cost Accounting Standards
Cost Allocation
Applicability to Government Contracts
Disclosure and Reporting
Cost Issues concerning Home Office, G&A, Overhead and IR&D
 

Continuing Education:


Recommended for 24 continuous learning points (CLPs) to maintain DAWIA/FAC-C certification. A Government*Horizons "Certificate of Completion" will be provided to all attendees upon conclusion of the workshop.
 

Who Should Attend:


Contract Administrators
Auditors
Financial managers
CFOs
Accounts receivable managers
Contract compliance officers
Contracting Officers/ACOs
Treasurers
Controllers

 

What Previous Attendees Have Said About This Course:

 

“Mr. Higgins is an excellent presenter he reflects a wide variety of experience". - Mr. Harry H. Abe PACAF Engineering & Technical Services Contract Manager, U.S. Air Force

“The course was very helpful. The instructor was very lively and knowledgeable on all subjects". - Gayle Matheson, Purchasing Agent, Beacon Power Corp

“I have been to several trainings, this one is by far the best”. - Sara McCown, Quality Assurance Budget Manager, ICMA
 

Previous Attendees Include:


ADC Acquisition Company, VP-Treasurer
DRS Mobile Environmental Systems, Controller
GTSI, CFO
Institute for Genomic Research, Sponsored Projects Accounting Manager
J. Craig Venter Institute, Controller
L-3, Finance Manager
Morgan Franklin, Vice President
National Institute on Aging, Administrative Officer
NSF, Audit Manager
OPNET Technologies, Inc., Manager, Government Accounting
Overwatch Systems of Virginia, Inc., Assistant Controller
Sandia National Laboratories, Senior Member Lab Staff
US Mint at Denver, Deputy Plant Manager

 

About Your Instructor:


Joseph T. Higgins

Joe has extensive financial management experience in government contracting, specifically in the development and implementation of cost allocation systems to ensure cost recovery on government contracts. He has assisted clients with completion of CASB Disclosure Statements and related issues with compliance with the Cost Accounting Standards. Mr. Higgins has expertise in all required government contracting management systems, including cost estimating and earned value management systems (EVMS). He has extensive knowledge in the areas of contract claims, particularly claims in connection with terminations for the convenience of the government.

Joe brings a diversity of experience to the classroom, having worked 15 years as a Vice President Finance/Chief Financial Officer with A&D companies and slightly more time performing auditing and consulting work within the federal government as well as the private sector. Joe has a current operating-level perspective on the challenges that face today’s government contractor. Not only does he have the technical competence to deal with the regulatory/compliance aspects of an issue, he also has the practical insight to appreciate the business and organizational implications that may be involved. Having worked at various levels in the Defense Contract Audit Agency, Joe has the background necessary to bring clarity to potentially volatile audit situations. And his experience as a consultant and auditor with major international accounting firms gives him additional qualification and perspective.

Joe teaches other courses for Government*Horizons, specifically “FAR Overview”, a three-day guided tour of this important document and “Defective Pricing”, a two-day study of this critical and controversial government contracting topic.

 

Registration Fee:

 

Government attendees: $995 per person
Small Business (less than 100 employees): $1095 per person
Industry (including government contractors): $1195 per person

 

Registration Options:

[1] Register on-line at www.governmenthorizons.org
[2] Phone Customer Service at (703) 807-2758
[3] E-mail Customer Service at customerservice@marketaccess.org
[5] Mail the Registration Form provided below to:
Government Horizons
4301 Wilson Blvd. #1003, Arlington, VA 22203

Location Information:

 

The workshop will be held in the Government*Horizons Training Center in the Jefferson Plaza 2 Building at 1421 Jefferson Davis Highway (7th floor), Arlington, VA 22202. Public parking at the facility is available for $18 a day or the early morning special (before 8:00am) for $10.00 a day. The Jefferson Plaza 2 Building is just two blocks from the Crystal City Metro Station on the Blue and Yellow line. Please note: the parking garage and entrance to the building is on Crystal Drive.
 

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REGISTRATION FORM

 

GAO's Principles of Federal Appropriations Law Workshop
June 2 - 4, 2008 

CAS, Cost Allowability and Allocability in Government Contracts
June 11 - 13, 2008


 

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REGISTRATION/CHARGES (CIRCLE ONE):

 

GAO's Principles of Federal Appropriations Law Workshop
June 2 - 4, 2008

 

Registration Fee:

Government attendees: $1,195 per person


Industry (includes government contractors): $1,295 per person
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CAS, Cost Allowability and Allocability in Government Contracts
June 11 - 13, 2008

 

Registration Fee:


Government attendees: $995 per person


Small Business (less than 100 employees): $1095 per person


Industry (including government contractors): $1195 per person
 


Method of Payment:


Company Check (payable to Government Horizons) Tax ID: 20-4904026
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Please fax this form, complete with payment information, to
(703) 807-2728 or mail it with your payment to:

Government Horizons, 4301 Wilson Blvd, Suite 1003, Arlington, VA 22203

If you have questions about registration/payment, please call Customer Service at (703) 807-2758. Thank you

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