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Indirect Rates Made Easy!

with NeoSystems CFO, Susan Mitchell

May 8, 2024, AT 2:00 PM EST

Do indirect rates seem complex and overwhelming? In an effort to demystify the intricacies of indirect cost rates and shine a light on how to allocate costs effectively to contracts, NeoSystems CFO, Susan Mitchell, will share key insights on indirect rates, their impact, and how government contracts should handle them. Tailored for National 8(a) Association members, this discussion will offer a lifeline for those striving for financial clarity and precision in the realm of government contract management.

What You Will Learn:

  • Understanding the FAR: We'll break down the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) principles that govern indirect rates, providing you with the insight needed to manage them confidently.

  • Mastering Cost Allocation: Discover the various methodologies for assigning costs appropriately across different business situations, an invaluable skill for optimizing bids and maintaining compliance.

  • Exploring Service Centers: Learn how service centers play into the cost structure and the methods to leverage them to your advantage.

  • Fringe Pools: Delve into the statutory and regular fringe pools to understand how they affect your rate calculations.

  • Overhead Rates: Find out how to calculate both company and client site overhead rates, key elements in managing your business's financial health.

  • Comparing Total Cost Input vs. Value Added G&A Rates: We will contrast these two bases of calculating General and Administrative (G&A) rates, guiding you to determine which is most beneficial for your business.

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