GovCon 5-Part Webinar Series
Gelman, Rosenberg & Freedman CPAs and Aldebaron, Inc. (SYMPAQ) hosted a 5-part, complimentary webinar series designed to help government contractors win and maintain government contracts. Experts in federal government requirements and compliance help participants overcome common business challenges and develop a competitive advantage. Part 1 – Developing DCAA-Compliant Indirect Rates Government contracting compliance experts provide…
GovCon Webinar Series: Part 5 – Understanding the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
The final webinar in the series will help participants better understand the applicability of CAS including the Cost Accounting Standard Board’s (CASB) 19 standards, CAS thresholds and disclosure statements. Slide Deck Click Here Recording Speakers Paul H. Calabrese | Principal, Outsourced Accounting and Advisory Services Gelman, Rosenberg & Freedman CPAs G. Chris Brown | President…
Prepare for the Changes Ahead for Employee Benefit Plan Audits
If your organization offers an employee retirement plan, chances are that it may be subject to annual reporting requirements that includes an audit of the plan’s financial statements. That audit will also be subject to a number of changes in the years ahead for compliance with the newly released Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS), Forming…
GovCon Webinar Series: Part 4 – Understanding the Impact of FAR Part 31.2 Cost Principals on Indirect Rates
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 31.2 provides principles about which costs are allowable, reasonable and allocable. With over 50 cost principles applicable to contracts with the US government, our government contracting experts will examine the most important and commonly used cost principles that impact indirect cost recovery. Slide Deck Click Here Recording Speakers Paul H….
The Exit Check List: 5 Steps to a Happy (and Lucrative) Exit from Your Business
With the strong economy and the business-for-sale market booming, many maturing business owners are beginning to think about retirement and the legacy of their companies. Join Gelman, Rosenberg & Freedman and ENNIS Legacy Partners for an overview of the steps business owners should take now before deciding to sell or transfer a business. Slide Deck…
GovCon Webinar Series: Part 3 – Developing Annual Indirect Rates Using the DCAA ICE Schedule
Government contractors often find it challenging to develop their annual incurred cost submission in DCAA’s required 30-tab Incurred Cost Electronically (ICE) EXCEL workbook. Join us for a detailed look at the ICE template and learn how to navigate this complex requirement. Slide Deck Click Here Recording Speaker Paul H. Calabrese | Principal, Outsourced Accounting and Advisory…
Survival Guide for a USAID-Incurred Cost Audit Performed by a Commercial Accounting Firm
In the last few years the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) has been backlogged in completing incurred cost audits. As a result, USAID has utilized private accounting firms to perform their annual incurred cost audits. Incurred cost audits can be tedious and time-consuming. Understanding the process, where problems commonly occur, and proven approaches for working…
Implementing FASB’s Updated Lease Accounting Standard, ASU 2016-02 (Topic 842)
Nonprofit organizations with fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 (and in interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020) must implement the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) updated lease accounting standard, ASU 2016-02 (Topic 842). With this year’s deadline looming for many, now is the time to learn what your organization must…
GovCon Webinar Series: Part 2 – Projecting Indirect Rates for Proposals and Forward Pricing
Building on the first webinar, Part 2 will help participants forecast indirect rates acceptable to DCAA. The webinar will provide practical examples for projecting indirect rates. The presentation will focus on three scenarios: Historical information sufficient to forecast indirect rates using trend analysis Setting up an indirect rate for a new geographic location with sufficient…
GovCon Webinar Series: Part 1 – Developing DCAA-Compliant Indirect Rates
Government contracting compliance experts will provide an overview of how indirect cost rates are developed and used in contracting with the US Government. Participants will learn both theory as well as practical indirect rate models to help them visualize the format and structure of indirect rates and how the indirect rates are computed to include…