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

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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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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. They are designed to achieve uniformity and consistency in cost accounting practices and to improve the accuracy of cost data by ensuring its basis on consistent definitions and principles. Contact us to discuss your situation.

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Cost Accounting Standard Considerations for a Growing GovCon

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Contact Us The post Cost Accounting Standard Considerations for a Growing GovCon appeared first on Cherry Bekaert.

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How Government Contractors Can Master the Art of Timekeeping

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government contracts account for over $700 billion annually , a significant portion of which hinges on the ability for contractors to “establish and maintain an acceptable accounting system” which includes “timekeeping” and “labor distribution.” By Jim Wesloh U.S.

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Understanding the FAQs Related to Overhead Rate Audits for Growing A&E Firms

Cherry Bekaert

For many architecture and engineering (A&E) firms, overhead rate audits are a critical aspect of financial management since they can be a great way for firms to recoup incurred costs necessary to run their business from the government. Q: What is an overhead rate audit?

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Overview of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) for Government Contractors

Cherry Bekaert

Contributors: Jeffrey Annessa , Artan Ivezaj Government contracts often come with specific requirements, conditions and regulations. Among those regulations are the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), which are one of the most common challenges faced by emerging government contractors. Why Does CAS Exist?

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Cost Accounting Standards—General Dollar Magnitude vs. Detailed Cost Impacts

Cherry Bekaert

In the fourth episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) podcast series, Brendan Halloran , a Director in Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting Industry practice, is joined by Jeff Annessa , a Senior Manager in the Firm’s Government Contracting practice.