Cost Accounting Standards

Issued by Federal Publications Seminars

Earners of this badge have a solid understanding of the characteristics of the federal marketplace as it relates to CAS. They have the ability to apply Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) principles when needed. They can develop strategies for audits and internal controls. Earners understand fundamental CAS principles that drive audits and investigations.

Type Learning
Level Foundational
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Earning Criteria

Cost Accounting Standards is a comprehensive course in contract requirements related to the CAS with critical instruction by specialists in both accounting and law. It starts with a finely crafted exposition of the system as a whole; follows with consideration of the methods by which the Standards are administered and enforced; turns to an analysis of disclosure statements and of the Standards' relationship to recognized cost accounting practices; then a detailed study of the critical Standards.

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Continuing Legal Education

States have widely varying regulations regarding MCLE credit. CeriFi, an accreditation partner of Federal Publications Seminars, is an approved provider in most U.S. states. Credit may be applied for in additional jurisdictions upon request and in accordance with state MCLE rules. For information on your specific state, visit WestLegalEdcenter.com

CPE Accreditation

CeriFi (accreditation partner of Federal Publications Seminars) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.