GovCon Wednesday’s Ensuring Steady Cash Flow Through Accurate InvoicingEstimated Read Time: 8 minutes For government contractors navigating cost-type or T&M contracts, nothing disrupts operations faster than delayed reimbursements. And when indirect costs fringe, overhead, G&A go unbilled, it’s often because a Provisional Billing Rate (PBR) isn’t in place or properly applied. This article Part 7 in VSINGH CPA’s 10-part series on indirect rate strategy explores the real-world impact of PBRs… Read More
Government Contracting
Common PBR Mistakes — And How to Avoid Them
GovCon Wednesday’s A Guide for GovCons Focused on DCAA ComplianceEstimated Read Time: 8 minutes Submitting your Provisional Billing Rate (PBR) isn’t the final compliance hurdle—it’s just the beginning. Many government contractors make avoidable errors in their PBR submissions that lead to billing delays, audit complications, or even rejected invoices. These mistakes are often small like using outdated data or failing to document assumptions but they can have outsized impacts on… Read More
What Happens After You Submit Your Provisional Billing Rate (PBR)?
GovCon Wednesday’s Understanding the DCAA Review ProcessEstimated Read Time: 8 minutes Submitting your Provisional Billing Rate (PBR) is a major milestone but it’s not the finish line. Many government contractors assume the hard part is over once the proposal is submitted. In reality, the post-submission phase can determine whether your rate is approved quickly, delayed for weeks, or adjusted in a way that affects your margins. This article Part 5… Read More
Do I Need a Provisional Billing Rate (PBR)?
GovCon Wednesday’s When PBRs Are Required—And How to Get One ApprovedEstimated Read Time: 8 minutes If you’re working with the federal government on cost-reimbursable or Time & Materials (T&M) contracts, one question should come up before your first invoice is sent: Do I need a Provisional Billing Rate (PBR)? For many small and mid-sized government contractors, the answer is yes. This article Part 2 in our 10-part series explains when a… Read More
What Are Provisional Billing Rates (PBRs)?
GovCon Wednesday’s A Guide for Indirect RatesEstimated Read Time: 8 minutes Government contractors operating under cost-type or Time & Materials (T&M) contracts are expected to recover not only their direct project costs but also indirect costs expenses like rent, benefits, and admin support that keep the business running. But here’s the catch: unless you have an approved Provisional Billing Rate (PBR), you may not be able to bill those indirects at… Read More