Webinar: Understanding Basis of Estimate (BOE) methodologies in government proposals

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The Details

Building Basis of Estimates (BOEs) can be a challenging administrative process for some organizations. Have you bid on a proposal where you were asked to detail the methodology used for the estimates? Do you always default to estimating using expert judgement? Then this webinar is for you!

Designed for business development (to include capture management, proposal management, and compliance), technical estimators, accounting and finance departments, contracts administrators and managers, and project managers, this webinar will cover:

What a BOE is and why it’s important
The different estimating methodologies
High-level overview of the estimating business system
Proposal adequacy
Cost Accounting Standard aspects

Recorded on December 14, 2022.

Please note the webinar will be played through your web browser. Speakers or a headset is required.

Speakers

Theresa Gonzalez

Manager, Government Contracting, Global Consulting Solutions, CohnReznick

John Doherty

Manager, Government Contracting, Global Consulting Solutions, CohnReznick

Live event participants can earn up to 1.5 CPE credits in the Accounting (Governmental) field of study.

Program description: Is your organization prepared for the development of estimates in support of government proposals? Are you new to the estimating business system and need to understand more about the methodologies and what should be pulled together to support the estimates for a proposal? Do you question what will be considered an adequate proposal? Do you always default to estimating using expert judgement? Then this webinar is for you! Building Basis of Estimates (BOEs) can be a challenging administrative process for some organizations. Have you bid on a proposal where you were asked to detail the methodology used for the estimates? Do you always default to estimating using expert judgement? Then this webinar is for you!

Program level: Intermediate

Prerequisites: Current or past experience with government contracting industry planning and/or implementation issues.

Advanced Preparation: None

Topics to be discussed include:

What a BOE is and why it’s important
The different estimating methodologies
High-level overview of the estimating business system
Proposal adequacy
Accounting Standard aspects

Instructional Delivery Method: Group Internet Based

Who Should Attend: Those in the government contracting industry interested in learning more about the Basis of Estimate (BOE) process, including BOE methodologies, a high-level overview of the estimating business system, insights into the audit process around proposal adequacy, and any Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) aspects.

Official NASBA sponsor statement, if an approved NASBA sponsor (explaining final authority of acceptance of CPE credits):

CohnReznick LLP 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 board of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credits. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org