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ICS Essentials #7: Key FAR Clauses You Must Know for ICS Compliance

February 18, 2026 by Vik Singh

Key Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses for ICS compliance including FAR 52.216-7, FAR 31.2 cost principles, and T&M payment rules.

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

Filed Under: ICS Tagged With: Contract Compliance, DCAA Audit, FAR 15.403-4, FAR 31 Cost Principles, FAR 52.216-7, FAR Clauses, GovCon Compliance, Government Contracting, Incurred Cost Submission, VSINGH CPA

What We’re Bringing Back From the National 8(a) Small Business Conference

February 16, 2026 by Vik Singh

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

Filed Under: GovCon Insights Tagged With: Business Development, Federal Contracting, GovCon Insights, Government Contracting, National 8(a) Conference, Networking, Proposal Strategy, SBA 8(a), Small Business Strategy, VSINGH CPA

GovCon Chart of Accounts

June 10, 2025 by Vik Singh

Using a Single Overhead Rate?Simplify Your Chart of Accounts: For easier tracking and reporting, consider structuring your general ledger accounts as follows: direct costs starting with 5, fringe with 6, overhead with 7, G&A with 8, and unallowable costs with 9. While you’re free to customize the numbering to suit your preferences, this sequence provides a clean, intuitive framework that keeps things simple and consistent.

Filed Under: Accounting Systems & Controls Tagged With: Accounting Systems, Chart of Accounts, Cost Pools, DCAA Compliance, Fringe Overhead G&A, General Ledger, GovCon Accounting, Indirect Rates, Unallowable Costs, VSINGH CPA

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