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Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) Series: Implications When Acquiring Companies

Cherry Bekaert

In the third episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) podcast series, Brendan Halloran , a Director with Cherry Bekaert Advisory, is joined by Jeffery Annessa , a Senior Manager in Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contractor Industry practice, to discuss CAS implications during mergers and acquisitions.

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Cost Accounting Standard Considerations for a Growing GovCon

Cherry Bekaert

Contact Us The post Cost Accounting Standard Considerations for a Growing GovCon appeared first on Cherry Bekaert.

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Common Accounting Mistakes: Government Edition - Issue #11 What is GAAP?

SMBAccountant

Many small business government contractors are exempt from complying with cost accounting standards (CAS) and defined by the code of federal regulations (CFR). However, compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) is required. These should be integrated in any federal contractors accounting policies.

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Understanding Accounting Software and DCAA Compliance

Accounting Seed

Download the guide » The post Understanding Accounting Software and DCAA Compliance appeared first on Accounting Seed. In a nutshell, being DCAA compliant means that the organization simply has systems and procedures in place to comply with the DCAA audit.

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Cost Accounting Standards (CAS): A Comprehensive Overview for Government Contractors

Cherry Bekaert

Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) are 19 standards and rules promulgated by 41 U.S.C. These standards impact emerging small and large businesses alike. Ultimately, the Federal government wants a reliable basis for cost comparison and decision making. View all Government Contracting Podcasts Questions?

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Navigating Compliance and Contractor Business Systems

Withum

If you receive federal awards, whether a grant or commercial contract, you are a government contractor and are subject to cost principles. As a result, you may be subject to cost accounting standards and acceptable business systems.

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The Impact of AI on the Accounting Profession

CPA Practice

Cost accounting and inventory management: This includes standard cost systems, activity-based costing, and cost-volume-profit analysis, among others. It’s essential for companies to effectively manage their inventory costs and control the manufacturing process. Here’s what it came up with.

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