--- title: Insights for Government Contractors | SYMPAQ Blog | Insider description: Insider | An educational blog for Government Contractors who are seeking DCAA compliant software solutions and information. 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The truth of the matter is that we just don't know. There are so many factors that play into the duration (and price) of setting up a new accounting ...[ Read the Blog](https://sql.sympaq.com/blog/how-long-to-implement-software-2024) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://sql.sympaq.com/blog/how-long-to-implement-software-2024#comments-listing) January, 25 2022 ## [Preparing for a DCAA Accounting System Adequacy Audit](https://sql.sympaq.com/blog/dcaa-accounting-systems-adequacy-audit) [Insider](https://sql.sympaq.com/blog/topic/insider) [Business Tips](https://sql.sympaq.com/blog/topic/business-tips) Are you prepared for a DCAA Accounting Systems Adequacy Audit? As a government contractor, your first face-to-face interaction with a DCAA auditor will likely be an Accounting Systems Adequacy Audit. ...[ Read the Blog](https://sql.sympaq.com/blog/dcaa-accounting-systems-adequacy-audit) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://sql.sympaq.com/blog/dcaa-accounting-systems-adequacy-audit#comments-listing) December, 03 2014 ## [Business Systems and the Importance of Customer Support](https://sql.sympaq.com/blog/business-systems-importance-customer-support) [Insider](https://sql.sympaq.com/blog/topic/insider) [Accounting Software](https://sql.sympaq.com/blog/topic/accounting-software) Business Systems and the Importance of Customer Support[ Read the Blog](https://sql.sympaq.com/blog/business-systems-importance-customer-support) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://sql.sympaq.com/blog/business-systems-importance-customer-support#comments-listing) March, 14 2013 ## [IG gives DCAA a bad report card - again](https://sql.sympaq.com/blog/ig-gives-dcaa-a-bad-report-card-again) [Insider](https://sql.sympaq.com/blog/topic/insider) In a report to the Director, Defense Contract Audit Agency the Inspector General wrote in its memorandum, 'We found that the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) did not exercise professional ...[ Read the Blog](https://sql.sympaq.com/blog/ig-gives-dcaa-a-bad-report-card-again) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://sql.sympaq.com/blog/ig-gives-dcaa-a-bad-report-card-again#comments-listing) January, 30 2012 ## [How long will it take to implement your software?](https://sql.sympaq.com/blog/how-long-to-implement-software) [Insider](https://sql.sympaq.com/blog/topic/insider) [Accounting Software](https://sql.sympaq.com/blog/topic/accounting-software) Earlier this month, I was presenting our SYMPAQ product line to a CPA firm that specializes in government contractor audits and with DCAA compliance. While discussing pricing options, one of their ...[ Read the Blog](https://sql.sympaq.com/blog/how-long-to-implement-software) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://sql.sympaq.com/blog/how-long-to-implement-software#comments-listing) September, 20 2011 ## [Subcontractors need to be DCAA compliant too](https://sql.sympaq.com/blog/subcontractors-need-to-be-dcaa-compliant-too) [Insider](https://sql.sympaq.com/blog/topic/insider) [Business Tips](https://sql.sympaq.com/blog/topic/business-tips) Reforms in late 2008 made prime contractors responsible for ensuring the adequacy of their subcontractor's accounting systems & procedures. 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