Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Meeting Room 6
North Charleston Convention Center
North Charleston, SC
Join CohnReznick’s Advisory + Contract Audit team for a practical, full-day workshop on building internal controls that stand up across DFARS business systems and core government reporting—from invoicing and incurred cost submissions to CAS/DS-1 and forward pricing. You’ll leave with a usable framework for designing, documenting, and monitoring controls that improve accuracy, reduce risk, and support confident government submissions.
Questions? Contact Kerry Segnello.
Whether you are a CFO, Controller, Compliance Lead, Contracts Manager, or part of a finance, accounting, pricing, or internal audit team, this course will help you strengthen internal controls, improve audit readiness, and increase confidence in government submissions. It is particularly beneficial for organizations subject to DFARS business system requirements, DCAA scrutiny, CAS compliance, or recurring government reporting obligations.
Duration and preferred timing : 4-hour
Certification/CEU details (including accrediting body)
Certified Professional Education (CPE), National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)
Any associated attendee cost (if applicable)
No cost
Lori Allen is a Director in CohnReznick’s Government Contracting Advisory practice with more than 25 years of experience helping government contractors navigate complex regulatory, accounting, and compliance requirements.
A former Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) auditor, Lori brings deep expertise in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), 2 CFR 200, and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). She advises clients on cost allowability, allocability, and reasonableness; incurred cost submissions; DFARS business systems compliance; disclosure statements; forward pricing rates and proposals; and contract terminations and claims. Known for her practical, client-focused approach, Lori leads complex engagements that help organizations strengthen compliance, improve audit readiness, and successfully operate in highly regulated government contracting environments.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-allen-cpa-22062991/
Katherine Zablonski is a Senior Manager in CohnReznick’s Global Consulting Solutions practice with more than 14 years of experience serving government contractors and organizations operating in highly regulated environments.
She specializes in government contracting compliance, financial management, and audit support, with extensive experience managing complex financial and operational matters. Katherine advises clients on Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and 2 CFR 200 compliance; government grant management; indirect rate proposal preparation; incurred cost submissions; DFARS business systems requirements; budgeting; financial planning and analysis; and human capital initiatives.
She also has significant experience supporting business system implementations and audits, helping organizations strengthen compliance, improve financial processes, and achieve operational excellence. Her practical approach and technical expertise enable clients to successfully navigate the unique challenges of government contracting and grant-funded environments.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-zablonski-73b5a9201/
Adam Blanton is a Manager in CohnReznick’s Government Contracting Advisory practice with 19 years of government audit experience. As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Adam brings a strong analytical and detail-oriented approach to helping organizations maintain compliance, strengthen internal controls, and enhance financial integrity.
He specializes in government contracting compliance, including DFARS business systems requirements, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) compliance, disclosure statements, and incurred cost audits. Adam has extensive experience assessing risk, evaluating internal controls, supporting fraud prevention initiatives, and navigating complex regulatory requirements.
His technical expertise and practical insights help government contractors improve audit readiness, address compliance challenges, and operate effectively in highly regulated environments.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-blanton-a0736914a/
