# Reminder: Upcoming Live Zoom Training – Analyzing Cost Principles March 06, 2025 Dear Research Administrators, This is a reminder that the **Analyzing Cost Principles** training session is happening **next Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm** in a live virtual format on Zoom. This course incorporates activities and case studies to help participants think through complex questions regarding allowability of costs on federal awards and how non-compliance with cost principles can lead to audit findings. Activities include budget analysis, allowability Q&A, and an audit case study. **Learning Objectives:** - Apply cost principles and knowledge of the regulatory framework and internal controls to ensure responsible spending - Identify and interpret appropriate policies and guidelines to ensure expenditure compliance - Anticipate problematic costs to prevent audit findings **Audience:** Research Administrators **Pre-Requisites:** We strongly recommend completing [Cost Principles and Direct Costs on Sponsored Awards (University-wide)](https://trainingportal.harvard.edu/Saba/Web_spf/NA1PRD0068/common/leclassview/dowbt000000000024263) prior to attending. Please note, this is not a foundational course, and participation is essential to achieving the learning objectives. **There’s still time to register!** [Sign up now on HTP](https://trainingportal.harvard.edu/Saba/Web_spf/NA1PRD0068/common/leclassview/virtc000000000026826). For any questions, please contact ****. We look forward to seeing you there! See also:- [ Announcements ](/blog-categories/announcements) - [ training ](/blog-tags/training)