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Cost Realism: Key Points for Buyers and Sellers

Program Code: 14712
Seminar Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Start Time: 12:00 PM EST

Participants will learn about:

Mr. Calhoon and Mr. Tagle will address Cost Realism, distilling it into its essential elements. What really matters from a Government buyer's perspective? What should sellers consider and what can they do to anticipate and satisfy the buyer's perspective? The discussion will focus on the key interrelationships between:
• common understanding of the buyer's technical requirements,
• the seller's proposed performance approaches and methods,
• proposed cost elements, and
• cost amounts.

Additionally, the presenters will suggest several tips and techniques for performing (buyer) or preparing for (seller) a cost realism analysis.

This fast paced seminar will address the above issues and more while giving you plenty of opportunity to ask our experts for advice about your unique concerns.

Presenters Include:

Brent A. Calhoon, CPA, Director, Navigant Consulting, Inc.
Mr. Calhoon advises clients and their outside counsel on complex cost allowability, cost allocability, and compliance issues related to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Cost Accounting Standards, Truth in Negotiations Act, and other cost accounting-related rules and regulations. Mr. Calhoon helps clients either to design or improve business processes and functions critical to managing compliance and financial risks unique to government contractors. He has worked with a broad array of public and private companies in a wide variety of industries including aerospace and defense, professional services, transportation, energy, healthcare, construction, and manufacturing.

Thomas N. Tagle, CPA, Director, Navigant Consulting, Inc.
Mr. Tagle assists companies on a wide range of government contracting matters, including complex accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance. He also advises companies and their legal counsel on government contract accounting-related special investigations and litigation. Mr. Tagle assists government contractors with all phases of the federal government procurement cycle, including revenue recognition matters, indirect cost structure design and implementation, contract cost impacts, preparation of incurred cost proposals, and settlement of contract claims. He has extensive experience assisting companies in the design and implementation of policies, procedures, and internal controls to improve critical business processes and help ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Our Guarantee - if for any reason this program does not meet your expectations, we will provide a full refund.

Audio CDs are available—You may order the Audio CD of the program for $150.00. Contact NCMA at 1-800-344-8096 to place your order.

Refund Policy

Full refund will be given to for cancellations received prior to the seminar. Please allow 30 days for processing.