Adequate accounting systems are critical to the success of most government contractors. Without one, you cannot be awarded a federal cost reimbursement contract. Now that the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) caught up on incurred cost audits, many contractors are experiencing increased scrutiny of their business systems – especially their accounting system. On top of that, Congress has continued to demonstrate a preference to allow t...

In a recent ASBCA split decision, a GovCon was denied the opportunity to challenge annual, recurring audit findings. Each year, the contractor would file a claim and then the government would withdraw its claims and settle the issue, only to have the cost questioned again the following year. Compounding the issue, a recent DoDIG report continues to challenge ACOs that do not support audit positions. Does it seem like it takes more time, effort...

Timekeeping has long been an area of focus by Government auditors. When you add a pandemic and increased work from home practices by Contractors, we are seeing an increase in timekeeping scrutiny. Please join Mike Mardesich and Brad Tress of DHG's Government Contract Advisory Team as they provide an overview of timekeeping guidance and traditional best practices as well as a focus on work from home requirements. Some of the topics our team wil...

One of the most complex and confusing elements associated with selling goods and services internationally is ensuring compliance with export control laws. In this webinar, our panelists will discuss the export controls laws that could apply to government contractors – even those who do not physically export their products overseas. Please join our host, DHG’s Bill Walter and his guests Timothy O’Toole, Brian Fleming and Alex...

The words "Cost Accounting Standards" (CAS) should not strike fear into the hearts of government contractors. If you are a small business considering the impact of a transition to CAS covered contracting or if you already have CAS covered contracts and would like to improve your understanding of the CAS attend this webinar. Please join DHG's Mike Mardesich and Brad Tress as they provide an overview of the CAS and best practices to ensure you m...

Organizations seeking a CMMC Maturity Level greater than 1 are expected to implement incident response processes and practices that demonstrate their ability to detect, report, analyze, and triage cyber incidents. In this webinar, DHG is excited to welcome Paul Ihme of cybersecurity firm Soteria LLC to discuss how to establish and execute a robust Cyber Security Incident Response Plan to meet CMMC requirements, including integration with Manag...

It is almost time! For those contractors required to submit an Incurred Cost Submission (ICS) with fiscal years ending December 31, your submission is due on June 30. Topics include: A walk-through of the ICS Detailed preparation tips for each required schedule Common preparation mistakes Common inadequacy findings and remediation techniques Common audit findings and remediation techniques Current regulatory conditions How to report the impact...

The tax rules during the pandemic are clearly in flux as tax advisors and business owners work to strategize how to maximize different tax planning opportunities. Government contractors should be considering how to maximize tax credit opportunities to reduce their tax burden while weighing the impact on cost allowability and reimbursement. Please join DHG's Liz McKnight and Bill Walter as they discuss tax credits available to companies that se...

When preparing for CMMC certification, Defense Contractors must have firm grasp on Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), which is the focus of CMMC requirements. Questions about identification, marking, and handling requirements remain, and many contractors are unclear on whether or not CUI truly exists in their environment as part of their contract. DHG GovCon is pleased to welcome Dr. Rosemary Helton, author of DoD's internal guidance o...

Has your company has been required to submit an Incurred Cost Submission (ICS) for the first time or would you like to find out more about the submission requirements? Are you aware of the ICS reporting impacts of Payroll Protection Program (PPP) Loans, PPP Loan forgiveness, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act - Paid Leave (Section 3610), and the Employee Retention Credit (Section 2301)? Join Mike Mardesich and Brad Tres...