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Common Accounting Mistakes: Government Edition – Issue #3 Policies and Procedures

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When working as a government contractor, these processes and policies need to be written, reviewed, and updated regularly to ensure compliance with the company’s own requirements, and the accounting standards demanded of contractors spending tax dollars.

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Common Accounting Mistakes: Government Edition - Issue #7 Accounting for Fixed Price vs Cost Contracts

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This requires a detailed job costing within an accounting system for which many contractors are not prepared. These oversight bodies are not typically concerned with a contractor’s accounting system during a phase I award because of the fixed price. This type of contract requires detailed tracking of costs.

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Common Accounting Mistakes: Government Edition – Issue #3 Policies and Procedures

SMBAccountant

When working as a government contractor, these processes and policies need to be written, reviewed, and updated regularly to ensure compliance with the company’s own requirements, and the accounting standards demanded of contractors spending tax dollars.

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Common Accounting Mistakes: Government Edition - Issue #7 Accounting for Fixed Price vs Cost Contracts

SMBAccountant

This requires a detailed job costing within an accounting system for which many contractors are not prepared. These oversight bodies are not typically concerned with a contractor’s accounting system during a phase I award because of the fixed price. This type of contract requires detailed tracking of costs.

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Accountant Vs. Controller: What's the difference?

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Controllers manage the accounting system of organizations. Controllers are responsible for setting up an efficient accounting infrastructure in smaller businesses and are an overseer for larger companies. They are crucial in organizing and executing accounting actions to ensure everything runs smoothly. Data vs.

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GAAP: What It Is and Why Your Investors Expect It

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Accrual Accounting is a vital component of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). It is like a complex machine, with many parts that must work together to create an effective system. What are Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)?

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Foreign Exchange Accounting Guide for Businesses in 2022

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When you receive the money, the foreign currency accounting standard says you can’t automatically write down $50,000. GAAP Rules for Foreign Exchange Accounting. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) require you to translate the payment amount into dollars using the current exchange rate or “spot” exchange rate.

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