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In a Remote course, the instructor and students assemble in a brick-and-mortar training facility. Remote students participate from their homes or offices and see the instructor via video and view PowerPoint slides. Remote students communicate and collaborate with the instructor, students in the classroom, and fellow Remote students through chat and audio. Course materials are provided in printed and electronic form.
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Understand the statutes and case laws that provide context to manage complex acquisitions. Gain hands-on experience resolving complex acquisition issues like data and copyright policies, government-…
Understand the statutes and case laws that provide context to manage complex acquisitions. Gain hands-on experience resolving complex acquisition issues like data and copyright policies, government-furnished property, and contractor debt issues. You will leave class with an in-depth background to better perform your role after examining case studies.
Note: If you are a federal contract specialist in the GS-1102 occupational series, you may be required to take CON 216: Legal Considerations in Contracting instead of this course.
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Duration: 5 Days
Learn the difference between certified and other-than-certified cost and pricing data and gain the ability to produce cost analyses based on your data. You will use everyday examples to explore the…
Learn the difference between certified and other-than-certified cost and pricing data and gain the ability to produce cost analyses based on your data. You will use everyday examples to explore the skills needed to make the certified and other-than-certified distinction in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). You will leave this course with the ability to generate cost analyses with confidence.
Discover how to complete a correct price analysis—from identifying key objectives to conducting market research—to optimize the efficacy of government contracts. You will learn to identify key pricing…
Discover how to complete a correct price analysis—from identifying key objectives to conducting market research—to optimize the efficacy of government contracts. You will learn to identify key pricing objectives as they relate to the seller and the government, to use market research to estimate probable cost, and other techniques to determine price reasonableness. You will learn to evaluate prices for government contracts through practical exercises.
Develop a strong foundation in data analysis techniques to gain insight into sound business strategy, an insight critical to problem-solving and decision-making within your organization. You will…
Develop a strong foundation in data analysis techniques to gain insight into sound business strategy, an insight critical to problem-solving and decision-making within your organization. You will learn numerous analytical techniques, including data validation and conditioning, probability distribution statistical analysis, and how to store data to maintain data integrity. Working collaboratively through real-world scenarios using Microsoft Excel, you’ll be prepared to perform the most relevant, mission-critical analyses.
Duration: 3 Days
Learn how to employ critical thinking to solve problems, identify opportunities, and effectively manage change. Explore characteristics of critical thinkers and identify strategies for overcoming…
Learn how to employ critical thinking to solve problems, identify opportunities, and effectively manage change. Explore characteristics of critical thinkers and identify strategies for overcoming common thinking patterns. Use tools and strategies to apply to your current workplace situations.
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Unlock key skills in Microsoft Excel to develop a strong foundation in data analysis techniques, including numerous analytical techniques, data preparation, integration, and charting skills. Learn to…
Unlock key skills in Microsoft Excel to develop a strong foundation in data analysis techniques, including numerous analytical techniques, data preparation, integration, and charting skills. Learn to use data to gain insight into sound business strategy, a key component in problem-solving and decision-making within a mission-critical organization. Working collaboratively through real-world scenarios using Microsoft Excel, you’ll be prepared to perform the most relevant, mission-critical analyses for your organization.
Duration: 2 Days
Develop the foundational knowledge to ensure your organization complies with the standards contained in the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) Handbook. Learn how the FASAB provides…
Develop the foundational knowledge to ensure your organization complies with the standards contained in the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) Handbook. Learn how the FASAB provides federal financial managers and accounting personnel with the historical context to effectively carry out their responsibilities. Test your understanding of the FASAB standards through exercises and discussions. You will also gain insight into practical application by examining an actual federal financial report through a case study.
Learn methods to best utilize cost accounting to support decision-making in the federal environment. This course emphasizes applying the requirements of the Statement of Federal Financial Accounting…
Learn methods to best utilize cost accounting to support decision-making in the federal environment. This course emphasizes applying the requirements of the Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standards (SFFAS) No. 4: Managerial Cost Accounting Standards.
Gain a deep understanding and insight into why federal budgeting and accounting is challenging for accountants and budgeteers alike. Eliminate your insecurities about the requirements of federal…
Gain a deep understanding and insight into why federal budgeting and accounting is challenging for accountants and budgeteers alike. Eliminate your insecurities about the requirements of federal budgeting and accounting with an introduction to these functions, as well as their integration into the federal financial management process. Through a discussion-based class where you will share experiences with others in similar roles, you will learn about these concepts to improve your approach to financial management.
Gain an understanding of how to generate accurate and timely financial statements that comply with federal regulations through an overview of accounting terms, principles, concepts, and standards. You…
Gain an understanding of how to generate accurate and timely financial statements that comply with federal regulations through an overview of accounting terms, principles, concepts, and standards. You will also examine the U.S. Government Standard General Ledger (USSGL) to further standardize your approach to federal accounting.
Learn how to practically apply financial guidance provided by OMB and the U.S. Government Standard General Ledger (USSGL) to support the production of accurate and timely financial statements. Develop…
Learn how to practically apply financial guidance provided by OMB and the U.S. Government Standard General Ledger (USSGL) to support the production of accurate and timely financial statements. Develop your skills in federal accounting through an in-depth look at analyzing and recording financial events. Course participants should have experience with accounting for assets, liabilities, net position, revenues, and expenses, as well as with T-accounts and general ledgers.
Explore how to avoid interest payment penalties through compliance with the regulations outlined in the Prompt Payment Act (PPA). Learn about the budgetary implications of late payments, how to avoid…
Explore how to avoid interest payment penalties through compliance with the regulations outlined in the Prompt Payment Act (PPA). Learn about the budgetary implications of late payments, how to avoid these penalties, and the appropriate use of funds. You will also gain an understanding of how to calculate interest and the year-end closeout procedures to address late payments.
Explore the components of the submission of the Standard Form (SF) 133 to help fulfill the requirement that federal expenditures be reviewed quarterly to support the monitoring of apportioned funds.…
Explore the components of the submission of the Standard Form (SF) 133 to help fulfill the requirement that federal expenditures be reviewed quarterly to support the monitoring of apportioned funds. Examine key aspects of SF 133, including a reporting unit’s sources of budget authority, the status of budgetary resources, and information on obligated balances and outlays as a financial manager. You will learn how United States Standard General Ledger (USSGL) attributes are used to track transactions. You will complete several exercises and an SF 133 based on a real-world scenario.
Federal employees often face serious repercussions when Federally-appropriated funds are used incorrectly. Complying with appropriations law requirements is a critical aspect of the work performed by…
Federal employees often face serious repercussions when Federally-appropriated funds are used incorrectly. Complying with appropriations law requirements is a critical aspect of the work performed by stewards of Federal funding. By exploring The Government Accountability Office (GAO) Principles of Federal Appropriations Law (the Red Book) Volume I and part of Volume II, you will learn about the availability, purpose, amount, and time restrictions of Federally-appropriated funds, and will be able to apply these requirements to avoid Antideficiency Act violations.
Discover how to steward federally appointed funds correctly in order to remain compliant with appropriations law requirements and avoid serious repercussions. By exploring the Government…
Discover how to steward federally appointed funds correctly in order to remain compliant with appropriations law requirements and avoid serious repercussions. By exploring the Government Accountability Office (GAO) Principles of Federal Appropriations Law (the Red Book), Volume I and part of Volume II, you will learn about the availability of federally appropriated funds. You’ll delve into the three pillars—purpose, time, and amount—and will learn to apply the principles to avoid Antideficiency Act violations.
Duration: 4 Days
Refresh your knowledge of appropriations law basics and gaining a deeper understanding of the latest changes and developments to help ensure the proper use of federally appropriated funds. Through…
Refresh your knowledge of appropriations law basics and gaining a deeper understanding of the latest changes and developments to help ensure the proper use of federally appropriated funds. Through interactive case studies based on recent GAO decisions and focusing on key concepts of appropriations law, learn how to identify changes in policy and their impact to avoid Antideficiency Act (ADA) violations.
The Antideficiency Act (ADA) is the set of rules and regulations governing Federal appropriations and has ramifications for both agencies and individual employees. You will learn the legal provisions…
The Antideficiency Act (ADA) is the set of rules and regulations governing Federal appropriations and has ramifications for both agencies and individual employees. You will learn the legal provisions surrounding the acceptance of gifts, travel benefits, and other illegal augmentations to an appropriation.
Duration: 2 Day
Understand the various aspects of federal business activities, such as reimbursables, revolving funds, and user charges, to comply with legal requirements for government business transactions. You…
Understand the various aspects of federal business activities, such as reimbursables, revolving funds, and user charges, to comply with legal requirements for government business transactions. You will learn how to properly apply the basic tenets of appropriations to your agency transactional work by examining and discussing the requirements of Chapter 12 from Volume 3 of the third edition of the GAO Principles of Federal Appropriations Law (the Red Book) and other guidelines.
Learn how Congress is organized, how it functions, and how to interact with congressional committees that oversee agency programs and appropriated funds. You will establish a working knowledge of…
Learn how Congress is organized, how it functions, and how to interact with congressional committees that oversee agency programs and appropriated funds. You will establish a working knowledge of Congress by exploring best practices for interacting with key players and applying proven budget development, presentation, and justification techniques.
Explore the ways that the DoD must comply with an exceptionally broad spectrum of relevant laws and regulations relating to appropriation laws and guidelines. You’ll learn about appropriation law…
Explore the ways that the DoD must comply with an exceptionally broad spectrum of relevant laws and regulations relating to appropriation laws and guidelines. You’ll learn about appropriation law constraints, flexibilities, and unique DoD exceptions with regard to the legal availability of appropriated funds, how to apply DoD funding principles and obligation rules, and recognize what constitutes a legal obligation.