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G. Chris Brown

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December, 04 2024

Another Year, Another End-of-Year Update

2024

One thing we've learned over the years as a software publisher is that unless you are planning on sunsetting a legacy application, you are never "done" with development. Read the Blog

November, 01 2024

Are You Ready for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification?

cybersecurity

After several fits and starts over the past five years, the Department of Defense (DoD) finally issued its final ruling on October 15 for CMMC 2.0 compliance. This final rule coincides with October ... Read the Blog

October, 04 2024

Accounting Software for GovCons: Many Choices but Few Options

DCAA Audits Accounting Software

Accounting Software for GovCons: Many Choices but Few Options Read the Blog

September, 04 2024

What is a "Value Added" General & Administrative Rate?

DCAA Audits Government Contractor Business Tips DCAA Small Government Contractor accounting system

When it comes to General and Administrative (G&A or SG&A) expenses, businesses of all types incur G&A expenses. Unlike Overhead which includes pooled indirect costs that are not ... Read the Blog

July, 16 2024

To Allow or Not To Allow, That is the Question

An associate of mine recently asked me if, in my opinion, H1B visa application costs are allowable and recoverable. After thinking about it for a few seconds, I answered "yes" although there is no ... Read the Blog

July, 08 2024

Accounting System Audits: A Laser-Focus on the Audit Trail

DCAA Audits Accounting Software FAR Compliance

To provide the details the auditors sought, SYMPAQ features in-depth audit logs for both accounting and timekeeping transactions. Read the Blog

June, 07 2024

Should You Factor Your Government Contract Receivables?

Business Tips CEOs & CFOs

Factoring your accounts receivable to a third-party financing company (i.e., factor) will provide near-instant payment on your federal government invoices instead of waiting the typical 30 days or ... Read the Blog

April, 30 2024

The Q1 941 - Yet another sign the Pandemic is Over?

Accounting Software Accounting 941

One of the more vexing challenges going back to the start of the pandemic in 2020 has been trying to keep up w/ 941 "Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return" changes. Read the Blog

April, 02 2024

Accounting Software Upgrades - Taking it One Step at a Time

Accounting Software Business Tips

Failing to Plan means Planning to Fail - Upgrading accounting software involves careful planning. Your company must adequately plan for the conversion and obtain executive buy-in for allocating ... Read the Blog

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