Indirect Cost Rates for Nonprofit Organizations: Reimbursement of Facilities and Administrative (F&A) Costs
Recording of a 110-minute CPE webinar with Q&A
This webinar will provide accounting advisers to nonprofit organizations with a detailed guide to developing indirect cost rates in a practical, hands-on context. The panel will describe the different rate development methodologies and allocation questions, discuss strategies for moving indirect costs into direct expenses, and offer guidance in presentation and disclosure to both government agencies and private donors.
Outline
- Establishing cost practices and policies
- Indirect cost methods
- Joint cost allocations
- Identifying allowed and allowable costs
- Negotiating indirect cost reimbursements
Benefits
The panel will discuss these and other relevant topics:
- Selecting and allocating indirect costs under the three designated methods
- Identifying and allocating joint costs
- Administration and negotiation of indirect rates under Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200)
- Determining allowed and allowable costs
- Best procedures and practices for identifying and getting repaid for indirect costs
Faculty

Cara W. Lenz, CPA
Senior Manager
ML Weekes & Company
Over the last eleven years, Ms. Lenz has provided a variety of services for clients who receive grants and contracts... | Read More
Over the last eleven years, Ms. Lenz has provided a variety of services for clients who receive grants and contracts from federal and state agencies. She has extensive experience with the federal regulations and guidelines governing grants and contracts including OMB Circulars, 2 CFR Part 200 and the Federal Acquisition Regulations.
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Alex P. Weekes
Partner
ML Weekes & Company
Mr. Weekes has worked for more than 25 years serving clients receiving grants and contracts from federal agencies,... | Read More
Mr. Weekes has worked for more than 25 years serving clients receiving grants and contracts from federal agencies, helping in complying with related administrative regulations. Previously in his career, he was an auditor for the U.S. Defense Contract Audit Agency and worked in Ernst & Young's government contract services practice.
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