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Mastering Accounting for Unallowable Costs: A Guide to CAS 405 Compliance

Public Contracting Institute

Introduction to CAS 405 and Unallowable Costs In the complex world of government contracting, understanding and properly accounting for unallowable costs as per Cost Accounting Standard (CAS) 405 is crucial for success. Documenting Unallowable Costs: Best Practices Proper documentation is key to demonstrating compliance with CAS 405.

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Cost Accounting Standards - What Contractors Need to Know

Capital Edge Consulting

Two Quick Ways to Fail DCAA T imekeeping Requirements The federal government is the biggest purchaser of goods and services, so it's important that you have a good grip on your accounting practices. DCAA’s position, as in other cost accounting practices, is that “if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen.”

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Cost Accounting Standards Guide and CAS Requirements for Government Contractors

Capital Edge Consulting

Two Quick Ways to Fail DCAA T imekeeping Requirements The federal government is the biggest purchaser of goods and services, so it's important that you have a good grip on your accounting practices. DCAA’s position, as in other cost accounting practices, is that “if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen.”

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Application of Cost Accounting Standards to Indefinite Delivery Vehicles

Capital Edge Consulting

Two Quick Ways to Fail DCAA T imekeeping Requirements The federal government is the biggest purchaser of goods and services, so it's important that you have a good grip on your accounting practices. DCAA’s position, as in other cost accounting practices, is that “if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen.”

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Conformance of CAS to U.S. GAAP for Operating Revenue and Lease Accounting

Capital Edge Consulting

Two Quick Ways to Fail DCAA T imekeeping Requirements The federal government is the biggest purchaser of goods and services, so it's important that you have a good grip on your accounting practices. DCAA’s position, as in other cost accounting practices, is that “if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen.”

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SEC Whistleblower Office Posts Notice for 3M FCPA Case

Whistleblower Network News

million to settle charges that it violated the books and records and internal controls provisions of the FCPA. This matter highlights the dangers to companies with global operations posed by inadequate internal accounting controls,” said Charles Cain, Chief of the SEC’s FCPA Unit. 3M agreed to pay the SEC $6.5

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Application of CAS to Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs)

Capital Edge Consulting

Two Quick Ways to Fail DCAA T imekeeping Requirements The federal government is the biggest purchaser of goods and services, so it's important that you have a good grip on your accounting practices. DCAA’s position, as in other cost accounting practices, is that “if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen.”