Josef Kamara CPA, CISSP, CISA, ACCA

You won the contract. Now you have 90 days to build an accounting system that survives a DCAA audit. This week-by-week checklist covers every step, from chart of accounts to your first incurred cost reconciliation.

Government contractors searching for DCAA bookkeeping help deserve straight answers on pricing. This guide breaks down what services cost in 2026, what drives price differences, and how to evaluate whether a provider delivers real value or hidden fees.

Your bookkeeper records transactions. A government contractor CPA defends those transactions under audit. This article explains when general bookkeeping stops being enough and what a GovCon-specialized CPA actually does for your contracts.

Timekeeping is the most audited area in government contracting. DCAA tests it in nearly every engagement. This guide covers the setup requirements, software options, policy essentials, and floor check preparation that keep your labor costs defensible.

How government shutdowns affect contractor payments, billing, and indirect rates. A CPA-guided financial playbook for payment delays.

Signs your government contracting business has outgrown QuickBooks. Compare QuickBooks vs Deltek, Unanet, and Procas for DCAA compliance.

Key FAR and DFARS class deviations in 2025-2026 that affect cost accounting, billing, and compliance for government contractors.

How entity choice affects DCAA compliance, indirect rates, and the $671K executive comp cap. CPA guidance on S-Corp vs C-Corp vs LLC.

1,091 firms suspended from SBA 8(a). 620+ face termination. Here is what contractors must do about financials, contracts, and compliance.

DCAA is restructuring in 2026. Learn how new audit priorities, staffing changes, and risk-based approaches affect your compliance.