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Common Accounting Mistakes: Government Edition - Issue #11 What is GAAP?

SMBAccountant

Many small business government contractors are exempt from complying with cost accounting standards (CAS) and defined by the code of federal regulations (CFR). However, compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) is required. What exactly is GAAP?

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IPSASB unveils accounting standard for retirement benefit plans

Accounting Today

The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board has issued an accounting standard for governments around the world to use for reporting on retirement plans.

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Cost Accounting Standards (CAS): A Comprehensive Overview for Government Contractors

Cherry Bekaert

Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) are 19 standards and rules promulgated by 41 U.S.C. These standards impact emerging small and large businesses alike. Ultimately, the Federal government wants a reliable basis for cost comparison and decision making. View all Government Contracting Podcasts Questions?

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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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How to keep up to date with accounting standards

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When you can flag changes in accounting, auditing, and tax that clients didn’t know about, and help them manage commercial impacts with innovative solutions, then you’re well on your way to gaining their trust. But how do you stay current on accounting and auditing standards when there are new developments happening all the time?

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GASB guidance aims to improve government financial reporting

Accounting Today

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board released an updated standard to improve some of the main components of the financial reporting model for state and local governments.

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Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) Series: Implications When Acquiring Companies

Cherry Bekaert

In the third episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) podcast series, Brendan Halloran , a Director with Cherry Bekaert Advisory, is joined by Jeffery Annessa , a Senior Manager in Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contractor Industry practice, to discuss CAS implications during mergers and acquisitions.