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Your Guide to Wrapping Up the Fiscal Year Right<\/strong> You\u2019ve used Provisional Billing Rates (PBRs) to recover indirect costs throughout the year but now it\u2019s time to settle up. The\u00a0Incurred Cost Submission (ICS)\u00a0is where estimates meet reality.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n In Part 8 of VSINGH CPA\u2019s 10-part series, we walk through what the ICS is, why it\u2019s critical for federal contractors, and how accurate PBRs can make or break your year-end closeout.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n What Is the Incurred Cost Submission (ICS)?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The ICS is a required submission under\u00a0FAR 52.216-7\u00a0for contractors working on cost-type contracts. It provides DCAA with your actual indirect cost rates, supporting data, and schedules for the fiscal year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n DCAA uses this data to establish your\u00a0Final Billing Rates and compare them to the PBRs you billed during the year. This comparison determines whether you\u2019ve overbilled or underbilled the government.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n True-Up: Overbilled or Underbilled?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n At the core of the ICS is the\u00a0true-up<\/strong>\u00a0process:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Either way, accuracy matters. A mismatch between your PBRs and actuals can lead to repayment demands, audit findings, or strained government relationships.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Why Strong PBRs Matter<\/strong> \u2705 Less back-and-forth with auditors A weak PBR strategy sets you up for painful adjustments. A strong one keeps your compliance and finances in check.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Compliance Tip: Don\u2019t Delay<\/strong> Missing this deadline can result in rejected invoices, contract hold-ups, and added scrutiny.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n What\u2019s Next in the Series?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \u2705 Part 1: Intro to PBR<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \u2705 Part 2: Do I Need a PBR? And How Do I Get One Approved?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \u2705 Part 3: What Goes Into a PBR?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \u2705 Part 4: How Do I Calculate My PBR?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \u2705 Part 5: What Happens After I Submit My PBR?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \u2705 Part 6: How PBRs Impact Invoicing and Cash Flow<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \u2705 Part 7: Can I Update My PBR Mid-Year?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \u2705Part 8: Year-End ICS<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 9\ufe0f\u20e3Part 9: How Are PBRs Different from Final Billing Rates?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \ud83d\udd1f Part 10: Are You Audit-Ready? Supporting Your PBR with Documentation<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The ICS can feel like a paperwork burden but it\u2019s also your chance to close out contracts cleanly, reclaim underbilled costs, and demonstrate audit readiness.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \ud83d\udce9 Let VSINGH CPA guide you through the year-end true-up process with confidence. \ud83d\udc49\u00a0Check out our YouTube Shorts:<\/em>\u00a0https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/cg8AlRJnJss?si=_n0LTleqSQ-0_u-U<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Well-supported, realistic PBRs reduce your risk of large variances during true-up. That means:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u2705 Fewer questioned costs
\u2705 Faster contract closeouts
\u2705 More predictable cash flow<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
You must submit your ICS\u00a0within six months\u00a0after your fiscal year ends. DCAA expects a complete package, including Schedules A\u2013N, prior year reconciliations, and detailed support for all indirect rates.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Connect today for expert support on your ICS.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n