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Contractor Business Systems Series: Part 1 — The Ins and Outs of Government Contractor Accounting System Requirements

Cherry Bekaert

Per these rules, the DoD will conduct audits or reviews of the adequacy of these systems. If significant system deficiencies are identified and not corrected, the DoD can impose substantial consequences, such as withholding a percentage of payment or deeming a contractor ineligible to submit bids.

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Common Accounting Mistakes: Government Edition - Issue #7 Accounting for Fixed Price vs Cost Contracts

SMBAccountant

This requires a detailed job costing within an accounting system for which many contractors are not prepared. These oversight bodies are not typically concerned with a contractor’s accounting system during a phase I award because of the fixed price. Sometimes there are financial viability reviews before the award as well.

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Common Accounting Mistakes: Government Edition – Issue #3 Policies and Procedures

SMBAccountant

When working as a government contractor, these processes and policies need to be written, reviewed, and updated regularly to ensure compliance with the company’s own requirements, and the accounting standards demanded of contractors spending tax dollars.

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Common Accounting Mistakes: Government Edition – Issue #3 Policies and Procedures

SMBAccountant

When working as a government contractor, these processes and policies need to be written, reviewed, and updated regularly to ensure compliance with the company’s own requirements, and the accounting standards demanded of contractors spending tax dollars.

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Common Accounting Mistakes: Government Edition - Issue #7 Accounting for Fixed Price vs Cost Contracts

SMBAccountant

This requires a detailed job costing within an accounting system for which many contractors are not prepared. These oversight bodies are not typically concerned with a contractor’s accounting system during a phase I award because of the fixed price. Sometimes there are financial viability reviews before the award as well.

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GAAP: What It Is and Why Your Investors Expect It

inDinero Accounting

Accrual Accounting is a vital component of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). It is like a complex machine, with many parts that must work together to create an effective system. What are Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)?

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Accountant Vs. Controller: What's the difference?

Basis 365

What is an accountant? Non-controller accountants generally perform more straightforward accounting tasks than controllers. These responsibilities include internal reports, cost accounting, tax auditing, and cost accounting. Controllers manage the accounting system of organizations. Data vs.

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