GovCon Wednesdays Estimated Read Time: 5 minutes Preparing a compliant Incurred Cost Submission (ICS) requires more than filling out schedules, it requires accurate documentation, consistent accounting practices, and strong compliance with FAR cost principles. This final installment in the ICS Essentials Series explains the best practices contractors should follow to assemble an accurate and audit-ready ICS package. All recommendations are based on your ICS slide deck guidance. Core Concept: What… Read More
Archives for February 2026
ICS Essentials #7: Key FAR Clauses You Must Know for ICS Compliance
GovCon Wednesdays Estimated Read Time: 5 minutes Every Incurred Cost Submission is built on a foundation of key Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses. These clauses define what costs are allowable, how they must be documented, and which contracts require ICS filing. Understanding these FAR requirements is essential for preparing a compliant ICS and avoiding questioned or disallowed costs. This article outlines the clauses highlighted in your ICS slide deck. Core… Read More
What We’re Bringing Back From the National 8(a) Small Business Conference
Practical GovCon lessons every small business should apply now The National 8(a) Small Business Conference was packed with honest conversations, real-world advice, and reminders that success in government contracting is less about checking boxes and more about building trust, credibility, and consistency. At VSINGH CPA, we didn’t just attend, we listened carefully with our clients in mind. Below are the most practical, immediately usable takeaways we’re bringing back to you…. Read More
ICS Essentials #6: Who Reviews ICS? DCAA, Agency Auditors & GAO Oversight
GovCon Wednesdays Estimated Read Time: 5 minutes Once your Incurred Cost Submission (ICS) is submitted, it undergoes review by federal audit organizations responsible for ensuring taxpayer dollars are used appropriately. Depending on the agency you support, your ICS may be audited by DCAA, an Inspector General office, or another federal audit branch. This installment explains who reviews ICS packages and the standards they must follow. Core Concept: Who Reviews ICS?… Read More
ICS Essentials #5: What’s Included in an ICS? Breakdown of Required Schedules
GovCon Wednesdays Estimated Read Time: 5 minutes The Incurred Cost Submission (ICS) is more than a single document, it is a structured package of schedules designed to reconcile your fiscal year’s direct and indirect costs and certify that all claimed costs comply with FAR 52.216-7. These schedules help the government determine whether your billed costs were reasonable, allowable, and allocable, and they support final indirect rate determinations and contract closeouts. This installment… Read More