Grant Cost Rules & Timekeeping Certification: 2 CFR 200 Mastery

Master 2 CFR 200 Grant Cost Rules and Timekeeping: Complete Compliance Tools for Daily Operations

Rex L. Porter Rex L. Porter
Double your grant management expertise with comprehensive 2 CFR 200 mastery covering both cost rules and timekeeping compliance. This intensive dual certification delivers practical tools for cost allowability decisions, personnel activity reporting, and documentation standards. Master federal grant requirements through expert training designed for immediate workplace implementation. Avoid costly compliance mistakes while building confidence in daily grant operations across your entire organization.

Course Outcomes

    • Master 2 CFR 200 Cost Principles & Allowability
    • Implement Personnel Activity Reporting
    • Establish Timekeeping Documentation Systems
    • Navigate Cost Classification Requirements
    • Apply Federal Salary Compliance Standards
    • Lead Grant Management Strategy
    • Respond to Audit Inquiries
    • Two certification exam attempts included

Outline

This dual certification covers complete 2 CFR 200 compliance through focused sessions on cost rules and timekeeping requirements. Master allowable costs, personnel activity reporting, documentation standards, and audit preparation. Gain practical tools for daily operations and long-term compliance success.

Session 1: 2 CFR 200 Cost Principles Foundation

  • Allowable vs. unallowable cost determination framework
  • Direct and indirect cost classification standards
  • Documentation requirements and compliance best practices
  • Internal control systems for cost management

Session 2: Personnel Costs and Salary Allocation

  • Federal salary and wage compliance requirements
  • Personnel activity reporting standards and procedures
  • Cost allocation methodologies for personnel expenses
  • Fringe benefit calculations and compliance protocols

Session 3: Indirect Costs, Rates, and Allocation Methods

  • Federal rules governing indirect cost recovery
  • Indirect cost rate types and eligibility
  • Application of the de minimis 10% rate
  • Pooling indirect costs and selecting allocation bases

Session 4: Timekeeping Systems and Documentation

  • Time and effort reporting requirements under 2 CFR 200
  • Personnel activity reporting system implementation
  • Recordkeeping standards for federal compliance
  • Technology solutions for accurate time tracking

Session 5: Advanced Compliance, Risk, and Procurement

  • Complex cost scenarios and problem-solving strategies
  • Risk assessment and monitoring procedures
  • Procurement and subaward compliance requirements
  • Corrective action planning for compliance violations

Session 6: Audit Preparation and Ongoing Compliance

  • Audit readiness assessment and preparation techniques
  • Documentation organization and presentation strategies
  • Responding to audit findings and recommendations
  • Continuous improvement systems for sustained compliance

What's Included

The Grant Cost Rules & Timekeeping Certification: 2 CFR 200 Mastery course includes the following:

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    Includes PDFs of the presentation and any additional resources provided by the expert presenter
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    Certificates and exams

    • Certificate of attendance included with all courses
    • Certification courses include one exam attempt
    • Successful graduates will receive an official certification along with verified digital credentials
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    Class experience

    • Live sessions are small and focused to support questions and discussion
    • Self-paced on-demand courses allow you to move through the material on your own schedule
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Who Should Attend?

  • Nonprofit chief executives
  • Executive directors
  • Chief financial officers
  • Controllers
  • Senior management
  • Program directors and managers
  • Human resources managers and staff
  • Program managers
  • Finance staff
  • Grant managers
  • Government relations personnel
  • Compliance officers and managers
Approval and validity

Certifications

A comprehensive online exam will be administered at the end of the course to assess your knowledge and understanding of principles and practices. The exam must be completed within 60 days of the last live event or the date of on-demand purchase. A paid extension may be requested for a maximum completion window of 120 days, after which the exam window closes.

Certification: Upon successful completion of the final exam (with a score of 80% or higher) and meeting the attendance requirements, you will receive a digital credential, validating your expertise and commitment to advancing your career.

*Certification delivered via email within 5-7 business days of passing.

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Your Instructor

Rex L. Porter
ABOUT —

Rex L. Porter
  • Principal and founder of Porter Group LLC
  • a premier national federal grant funding and compliance consulting service

Rex is principal and founder of Porter Group LLC, a premier national federal grant funding and compliance consulting service, bringing a 25-year career in federal grants management to the work. He has served as a federal grants official, grant-funded organization executive director, and local government project manager. His current practice supports nonprofits and local governments stay compliant with the complex world of federal grant rules. Rex is a retired Air Force officer, and earned an MBA, a MS in Systems Management, and Certificates in Nonprofit Management, and Program and Contract Management.

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