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When is a DCAA Audit Required?

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There’s a standard quip in government contracting circles: “75% of the Earth is covered in water – the rest is covered by auditors.”

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When is a DCAA Audit Required?

What Indirect Rates Should I Bid For SBIR/STTR Phase I and II?

The first step in the budget process is to find out where indirect rates are reflected on a budget form. Budget forms vary greatly between agencies. Grant agencies either use the SF424 budget form on...

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SBIR Indirect Rates

PBR – It May Not Be What You Think

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Provisional Billing Rates (PBR)

The evolutional growth of a government contractor and some grantees includes a steady avalanche of regulatory hurdles along with their companion acronyms. One such acronym...

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Provisional Billing Rates

Preparing a Government Contract Cost Proposal

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In the world of government contracting, the pricing of a proposal can be the section of the proposal taken too lightly by many bidders. Here at ReliAscent, one of the most difficult things to see is a...

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An Introduction to Government Property Management

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While government contract accounting certainly presents its share of challenges, contractors should not overlook the government property clause at FAR 52.245-1. Depending on your contract type and...

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Capped Indirect Rates - Friend or Foe?

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The answer to this question depends on your perspective as either a government acquisition/grant professional or a government contractor or grantee. Negotiating or directing capped indirect rates on cost...

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Indirect Rates Models for Government Contracts & Grants - Are You Using the Right One?

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At ReliAscent, we routinely see contractors and grantees that have submitted indirect rates that don’t adequately reflect their operations, don’t align with their accounting systems, and frustrate their...

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