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title: Insights for Government Contractors | SYMPAQ Blog | FAR Compliance
description: FAR Compliance | An educational blog for Government Contractors who are seeking DCAA compliant software solutions and information. SYMPAQ | Project Cost Accounting System
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July, 08 2024

## [Accounting System Audits: A Laser-Focus on the Audit Trail](https://sql.sympaq.com/blog/accounting-system-audits-a-laser-focus-on-the-audit-trail)

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To provide the details the auditors sought, SYMPAQ features in-depth audit logs for both accounting and timekeeping transactions.[ Read the Blog](https://sql.sympaq.com/blog/accounting-system-audits-a-laser-focus-on-the-audit-trail)

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## [What exactly is “FAR compliant” accounting software?](https://sql.sympaq.com/blog/what-is-far-compliant-accounting-software)

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## [Strategic Pricing for your Firm Fixed Price Proposals](https://sql.sympaq.com/blog/strategic-pricing-for-your-firm-fixed-price-proposals)

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I was a featured guest at a book launch event that provided me the opportunity to ask the question, How does bidding on a firm fixed price job fundamentally differ from pricing a cost-reimbursable ...[ Read the Blog](https://sql.sympaq.com/blog/strategic-pricing-for-your-firm-fixed-price-proposals)

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## [DCAA Timekeeping Lore](https://sql.sympaq.com/blog/dcaa-timekeeping-lore)

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Guidance for labor recording can be found in DCAAM 7641.90 under Labor Charging System. If guidance is written in the DCAA's Information for Contractors manual, then it must be rooted in the ...[ Read the Blog](https://sql.sympaq.com/blog/dcaa-timekeeping-lore)

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## [SYMPAQ's IRS Compliance for End-of-Year Filings](https://sql.sympaq.com/blog/sympaqs-irs-compliance-for-end-of-year)

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## [What to Expect When Buying Another Company That Happens to be a Contractor](https://sql.sympaq.com/blog/what-to-expect-when-buying-another-contracting-company)

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Speaking from personal experience, the process of going through with a business acquisition as a seller or a buyer is never easy. An acquisition involving two government contractors can be especially ...[ Read the Blog](https://sql.sympaq.com/blog/what-to-expect-when-buying-another-contracting-company)

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