DCAA & DCMA Cost, Pricing, Compliance & Audits

During this highly anticipated session, hear invaluable perspectives on the present and future of cost, pricing and audits-and the top issues keeping the contracting community up at night, including:

• Changing Government Contract Priorities – Existing contract modifications and projected new contracting actions
• Ability of Government Payments to be “Paused” on Existing Contracts- Cash flow impact for contractors, subcontractors small businesses
• Impacts of Tariffs -on existing contracts and pricing of new proposals
• Potential Caps on Overhead Costs – HHS guidance that might be applied to DoD contracts

• Evaluating the risk of terminations for convenience versus terminations for default
• Proactive handling, preparing and negotiating for potential termination
• Preparing for the impact of stop work orders
• Making requests for Equitable Adjustments (REAs) due to cost or scope changes
• Interpreting FAR Provisions in contract clauses

Spark sessions are 15 minutes of information tailored to deliver practical solutions to the complex challenges faced by the defense industrial base.

In this Spark session, discover how to gain real-time visibility and automation while ensuring full compliance—without the need for custom development—all tailored to the specific priorities and requirements of the aerospace and defense contracting sectors. Explore a unique approach that demonstrates the power of data.

Select one of the following tables to connect and discuss key issues over lunch:

• Potential Changes in Business Systems – Peter Herman, Senior Director Government Compliance, Arcfield
• Proactive Stance on Cyber Risks and Rules
• Innovative Government Procurement Best Practices- Karolyn Gardner, SVP, Contracts, Procurement & Pricing, ICF
• IPA vs DCAA- Audit Best Practices- Matthew Herdman, Vice President Corporate Compliance, ASRC Federal

During this session, speakers will delve into proven strategies for addressing the most pressing and new challenges-and how to map out a strategy for bolstering compliance:

Topics will include:

• Changes in government procurement on the cost and pricing side from NDAA
• Pricing compliance- the gray areas of commercial item pricing and exemption
• Special considerations for non-traditional defense contractors
• Reading between the lines: Analyzing Certified cost and pricing data, TINA (changing thresholds)
• Expanding opportunities for price-based acquisitions

• Best practices for an era of consolidation and focus on efficiency
• Allowable vs. normal operating costs: Where is the line?
• Strategic reorganization that can maximize the benefit of M&A and mitigate the risks
• Challenges during and after M&A from a due diligence, compliance and cost accounting viewpoint
• A closer look at external restructuring proposals

How do the stop-work orders affect your day to day work? What do they really mean for defense contractors? Join this interactive candid discussion on the knowns and unknowns of what’s ahead with stop work orders and contract terminations.

• Successes and what the rule makers are seeing
• Status of new rule rollouts
• Rule changes pertaining to revenue and leases and the impacts
• Thresholds and dollar values for when the rules apply
• Harmonizing CAS and GAAP
• Navigating the deliberative process with CASB 404 and 411

• Government Staffing and Location Flexibility – Implications of possible government acceptance delays
• Potential impact on resources to conduct audits
• Impact on audit completion timelines and receiving payments
• Best practices for staying agile and adapting to evolving government expectations and contracting realities
• Audit implications from unlimited PTO
• Changing facility footprints and their cost impacts with remote, hybrid and in-person office worker

• Reassessing your legal risk amid the whirlwind impact of rapid changes
• Key updates on cases addressing recouped costs
• The heightened government focus on pandemic fraud and lessons learned for your government compliance strategy
• The aftermath of Supreme Court decisions, including Chevron

• Real case studies showcasing effective use of AI
• Ensuring responsible and ethical use of data, automation and AI
• Preventing bias and ensuring fairness and transparency in order to build trust in data quality and accuracy
• Best adoption practices to cut costs, increase efficiencies and improve compliance

Take advantage of the opportunity to ask questions in advance, gaining a deeper understanding of the most pressing issues within cost, pricing, audits and compliance. Listen to case studies and practical insights that help break down the newest, most vexing dilemmas, while providing actionable solutions. Submit your Anonymous questions to: [email protected]

Strict audit standards are crucial for maintaining the integrity, accountability, and transparency of government operations. During this strategy session, attendees will gain insights into best practices for managing forward pricing, special audits, and incurred cost audits, with a focus on the application of FAR, CAS, and GAGAs. Key topics include:

• Audit Risk Areas – Analysis of high-risk areas within cost accounting and financial reporting that warrant close attention
• Incurred Cost Submission Optimization – Best practices for preparing, validating, and submitting incurred cost proposals in alignment with government guidelines
• Enhancing Audit Efficiency and Effectiveness – Techniques for improving the audit workflow while maintaining compliance with stringent standards
• Emerging Regulatory Trends and Issues – An analysis of current and anticipated changes in audit regulations, including FAR, CAS, and GAGAs