Successful Government Contracting: Understanding & Applying the FAR Cost Principles for Improved Profitability, John Pruitt, A/E Consulting
April 15 |
The Coast Bellevue Hotel 625 116th Avenue NE Bellevue, WA p: 425.455.9444 |
EVENT INFORMATION
Government contracting can be a minefield that sucks profits out of a project. Having a clear understanding of the critical parts of the Federal Acquisition Regulations System (FARs), and how to apply the regulations, is key for successful government contracting. In addition to an overview of the FARs, this seminar will concentrate on the pertinent and most used sections of the FARs that often present challenges and opportunities. It is not uncommon for a firm to save tens of thousands of dollars through proper characterization and documentation of overhead expenses, and then by knowing what FARs reference to use to defend a position if it is challenged. This seminar will include:
- Areas of the FARs where “form is more important than function.”
- How best to document and support overhead costs to avoid having them be disallowed.
- Controlling overhead rates…not too high…not too low.
- How to prepare for an overhead audit.
- Overhead audit pitfalls and recourse for disputes.
- Unique challenges presented by Washington State Department of Transportation Audits and possible solutions.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
John Pruitt has worked with more than 400 leaders of A/E firms and has developed a national reputation as a strategic planning and management expert. John is a CPA, CVA [Certified Valuation Analyst], holds an MBA in Finance, and has been awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Business Valuations from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Currently he is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts. He is also a nationally featured speaker for the American Society of Civil Engineers and an affiliate member of ACEC Washington.
TWO REGISTRATION OPTIONS
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$195 per ACEC Washington Member by April 1; $245 after 4/1. Non-Members $295/$345.
