Jennifer Schaus & Associates SERVICES FOR US FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS
WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS – 2018 WASHINGTON, DC OFFICE PHONE: 2 0 2 – 3 6 5 – 0 5 9 8
Jennifer Schaus & Associates – GOV CON WEBINAR SERIES - 2018 - WASHINGTON DC
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Join Us for Our 2018 Series of Complimentary Webinars on various US Federal Government Contracting Topics. Presenters are industry experts sharing knowledge about the competitive government contracting sector. Find all of our Govt Contracting webinars (free download) at www.JenniferSchaus.com
Contact Us @ 2 0 2 – 3 6 5 – 0 5 9 8
Jennifer Schaus & Associates – GOV CON WEBINAR SERIES - 2018 - WASHINGTON DC
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REMINDERS: All webinars are complimentary. All webinars are recorded. They are found on our website and on YouTube. Please send your questions to the speaker directly. Thank you for participating.
Jennifer Schaus & Associates – GOV CON WEBINAR SERIES - 2018 - WASHINGTON DC
www.JenniferSchaus.com
ABOUT JENNIFER SCHAUS & ASSOCIATES: - Based in downtown Washington, DC; -
A la carte services for Federal Contractors;
Proposal Writing to GSA Schedules, 8a Cert and Contract Administration, etc.; Educational webinars; -
Networking events and seminars;
WEBSITE: http://www.JenniferSchaus.com
Jennifer Schaus & Associates – GOV CON WEBINAR SERIES - 2018 - WASHINGTON DC
www.JenniferSchaus.com
ABOUT OUR SPEAKER: Don Keninitz, CPA, CGMA - 37 of Years In GOV CON - Education: George Mason University, B.S. in Bus. Admin. 1979 - Certifications: (related to gov con) - E. Cohen & Co., CPAs Presenter Logo here
Jennifer Schaus & Associates – GOV CON WEBINAR SERIES - 2018 - WASHINGTON DC
DCAA Audit Essentials Wednesday, August 1, 2018
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Jennifer Schaus & Associates – GOV CON WEBINAR SERIES - 2018 - WASHINGTON DC
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Most Common Types of DCAA Audits
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Pre-Award Surveys
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Post-Award Surveys
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Incurred Cost Audits Timesheet Floor-checks Audits of Estimating System
Certified Purchasing System Reviews
Jennifer Schaus & Associates – GOV CON WEBINAR SERIES - 2018 - WASHINGTON DC
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Pre-Award Surveys • •
Determination of accounting system adequacy
Many RFPs stipulate such a survey must be furnished to propose •
Many contractors have never gotten one; only CO can request
• Sometimes RFPs allow CPAs to perform; often known as an SF 1408 audit • If you’re using non-GC specific software, you’ll have some challenges passing audit Presenter Logo here
Jennifer Schaus & Associates – GOV CON WEBINAR SERIES - 2018 - WASHINGTON DC
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Post-Award Surveys • Similar to pre-award survey, but CO has deemed it acceptable to perform after the fact, i.e., after contract award
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Jennifer Schaus & Associates – GOV CON WEBINAR SERIES - 2018 - WASHINGTON DC
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Incurred Cost Audits • •
Most comprehensive DCAA audit
GCs with flexibly-priced contracts (cost-plus, some T&Ms) must submit detailed annual incurred cost submission (ICS)
• DCAA must audit ICS before final indirect rates can be approved, necessary to final bill cost-plus contracts • ICS is complex and may require professional assistance to prepare; an ounce of prevention is worth… Presenter Logo here
Jennifer Schaus & Associates – GOV CON WEBINAR SERIES - 2018 - WASHINGTON DC
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Timesheet Floor-checks •
DCAA guidance requires employees to update time daily, believing it leads to more accurate time capture
• Accuracy is especially important when a GC has flexibly-priced contracts (cost-plus and T&Ms) • Floor-check is a surprise visit by DCAA auditor • Will speak with a sample of employees and ask them to produce their current timesheets on the spot to check if they’re up-to-date Presenter Logo here
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Audit of Estimating System • Purpose is to determine if GC’s system is adequate to provide reliable cost data in proposals requiring such data • Typically performed on larger companies with high volume of cost-plus proposals • Written estimating policy manual is a must, and needs to demonstrate reliable, effective procedures in place and operating Presenter Logo here
Jennifer Schaus & Associates – GOV CON WEBINAR SERIES - 2018 - WASHINGTON DC
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Certified Purchasing System Review • Technically performed by DCMA, but DCAA participates • Required if certain thresholds are met by the GC • Seeks to see if an adequate purchasing system exists • Adequate purchasing system requires many elements • Being prepared requires either sophisticated in-house financial group or outside professional assistance Presenter Logo here
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QUESTIONS? CONTACT OUR SPEAKER Don Keninitz AT 301-917-6247 AND AT dkeninitz@ecohencpas.com
SERVICES FOR US FEDERAL CONTRACTORS
OFFICE: 2 0 2 – 3 6 5 – 0 5 9 8