Short course: Compliant Cost Rates and Overheads for ESA Projects

E-LEARNING

Last Update

7 Apr 2021 - 11:16 (CET)

Description

This e-learning module contains a recording of the "Compliant Cost Rates and Overheads for ESA Projects" training session given on the occassion of the virtual Industry Space Days 2020. The presentation is an abridged version of the standard training provided.

About the training:

The presentation is aimed at Financial Managers and Project Controllers of industrial entities, especially Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, wanting to work with ESA. It covers topics such as:

Industrial Cost Audits at ESA
Detailed Rates calculation
Non-allowable costs
Reasonability criteria
Escalation of Froward Rates
Rates Agreements

Objectives

Understand how to calculate hourly rates and overheads in line with ESA guidelines
Learn how rates are linked to and used in PSS forms which companies must complete in order to participate in an ESA Invitation to Tender (ITT)