Estimated read time: 6 minutes Key Takeaways Point 1: The Immediate Fix. Stop treating audit prep as an annual fire drill. True compliance means embedding an automated, contract-level cost ledger structure into your monthly close routine—ensuring every direct transaction satisfies FAR 31.201-2 standards before an invoice is generated. Point 2: The Compliance Risk. Operating an un-reconciled or reactive accounting system invites immediate administrative disasters. Under DFARS 252.242-7005, significant deficiencies in your cost accounting internal controls allow… Read More
Timekeeping
Labor Distribution Setup for GovCon Contractors | GovCon Wednesday
Estimated read time: 6 minutes Key Takeaways Point 1: The Immediate Fix. Timekeeping software only records raw hours; labor distribution translates those hours into compliant general ledger dollars. You must map every time code to a clear financial parameter right at the point of entry under FAR 31.202 standards. Point 2: The Compliance Risk. Letting labor distribution float as an un-reconciled spreadsheet math problem invites immediate defense system failures. Under DFARS 252.242-7005, structural deficiencies in labor… Read More
How to Set Up a DCAA-Compliant Accounting System | GovCon Wednesday
Estimated Read Time: 6 mins Takeaways Point 1: The Immediate Fix. No software platform is “DCAA-approved” right out of the box. True compliance requires intentionally structuring your general ledger around distinct cost objectives and logical allocation bases under DFARS 252.242-7006. Point 2: The Compliance Risk. Failing to isolate unallowable costs or failing to reconcile your job-cost ledger with your general ledger creates structural audit risk. Under DFARS 252.242-7005, an unoptimized system with material weaknesses can trigger… Read More