White Papers & Checklists 

Our library of compliance white papers, DCAA compliance checklists, and newsletters are valuable resources for the small business government contractor.  Topics covered range from common DCAA and FAR compliance issues, and DCAA audit help, to compliant accounting practices, government contract management, and tricks of the trade from our government contracting CFO's.

At ReliAscent^®, our mission is to ensure the success of our clients, and all small business government contractors and grantees. Our expert accountants, CFO's, and NCMA-certified contract managers, all contribute content to our white papers library, to ensure contractors have the information they need to make good decisions when dealing with the DCAA and Federal Government.

Be sure to download our most popular white papers; the "must haves" for all DoD, NASA, DHS and DoE contractors.

DCAA Compliance & Accounting

• DCAA Audit Checklist (Version 2.1)

• A Quick Guide to the DCAA Compliant Accounting System - Understanding the SF 1408

• A Quick Guide to G&A Rates

• Uncompensated Overtime and the DCAA - A Hidden Trap for Contractors

• DCAA Compliant Accounting - The Cost of Outsourcing Accounting

• The DCAA Audit Prep Checklist Version  2.0

• Indirect Rate Models - Are Using the Right One?

• The Top 15 Signs your Accounting System may not be DCAA Compliant

• An Introduction to Indirect Rates

• Capped Indirect Rates - Friend or Foe?

• Alphabet Soup - The DCMA vs DCAA

DCMA Compliance & Government Contract Management

• A Quick Guide to Government Contract Management

• Reducing the Risk of a Termination for  Convenience

• What to do When your Contract is  Terminated for Convenience

• What's the Difference Between a  Contract and a Grant?

• Top 10 Reasons you Need a  Government Contract Manager

• Government Contract Reviews - Protecting Your Business From Potential Disaster

• Contract Change Orders 101

• Preparing a Government Contract Cost Proposal

• Government Contract Management Part I - RFP Review

• Cost and Pricing Data Explained

DCAA Compliant Timekeeping

• DCAA Timekeeping Requirements  

• Preparing your Timekeeping System for  a DCAA Audit

• Uncompensated Overtime: A DCAA  Hot-Button Issue (Version 2.0)

Incurred Cost Proposals (DCAA ICE)

• ReliAscent's Quick Guide to Incurred Cost Proposals

• ICE Preparation Checklist (Version 2.0)

• ICE Data Requirements Checklist

Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

• The Complete FAR Index

• Most Common FAR Unallowables

• A Guide to the FAR and Unallowable, Allowable, and Allowable with Restrictions Costs

CFO Services / WAWF / Other...

• IP Protection Checklist

• Invoicing the Government and the WAWF - Part I 

• Invoicing the Government and the WAWF - Part II 

• Top 15 Reasons you need an Outsourced CFO

• The SBA's SBIR/STTR Policy Directive: Part 1

• The SBA's SBIR/STTR Policy Directive: Part 2 

• The SBA's SBIR/STTR Policy Directive: Part 3