
Cherry Bekaert: Government Contractors Guidance
Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contractors podcasts feature discussions on trends, compliance matters and best practices to guide you forward.
Episodes
93 episodes
Accounting Manager vs. Controller vs. CFO Explained
In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting podcast, host Jonathan Reid, Director, is joined by Mike Cippel, Managing Director, to discuss the job differences between accounting managers, controllers and chief financial officers ...
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15:13

Navigating Stop-Work Orders and Contract Termination
As of Monday, January 28, President Donald Trump has signed various executive orders requiring the halt of federal funding for various programs. This will allow the administration to determine the program’s alignment with legal and presidential...
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26:48

Project Cost & Tax Considerations for Government Contractors
In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting podcast, we discuss what to consider when planning the cost of a project. Eric Poppe, a Managing Director in the Government Co...
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16:18

Forward Pricing Rates: Key Benefits Explained
In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting podcast, host Jeff Annessa, a Senior Manager in the Firm’s Government Contracting practice, is joined by
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Effective Deltek Costpoint Tips for Businesses
In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting podcast, Romain Robveille, Advisory Services Director, is joined by Justin Pell, Senior Manager, for an overview of the Deltek Costpoint software and how to get the most out of th...
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Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act: A Government Contractors' Guide
In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting podcast, host Brendan Halloran, a Director in Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting Industry practice, is joined by
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Unanet Key Features and Benefits Overview
In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting podcast, host and Advisory Services Manager Shaydah Naraghi is joined by Advisory Services Senior Manager
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Government Contracting: Subcontractor Administration Tips
In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting podcast, host and Government Contractor Services Director Brendan Halloran leverages his extensive knowledge and experie...
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Government Contractor Financial Planning Tips for 2025
In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting podcast, Mike Cippel, a Managing Director in the Firm’s Outsourced Accounting Advisory practice, is joined by
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Outsourcing Do’s, Don’ts and Pitfalls for Government Contractors
In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting podcast, we discuss the do’s, don’ts and pitfalls of outsourced accounting. Host Eric Poppe, a Managing Director in the Govern...
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Choosing an ERP: Key Steps for Government Contractors
In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting podcast, we discuss how to choose the right Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system that fits your company’s unique needs. Host ...
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Maximizing Your Benefits with Outsourced Accounting Firms
In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting podcast, we discuss ways to optimize the benefits of outsourcing your accounting operations. Host Craig Hunter, a Director in the Government Contracting Industry practice, is joined by ...
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Cost Accounting Standards: General Dollar Magnitude vs. Detailed Cost Impacts
In the fourth episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) podcast series, Brendan Halloran, a Director in Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting Industry practice...
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Mid-Year Budget & Forecasting Tips for Government Contractors
In the second episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Operational Effectiveness podcast series, Eric Poppe, a Managing Director in Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting Industry practice, is join...
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Take Advantage of R&D Credits for Government Contractors
In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s GovCon Podcast host Eric Poppe, a Managing Director in Cherry Bekaert’s
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ASC 606 Revenue Recognition for Government Contractors
In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s GovCon Podcast, Brynn McNeil and Craig Hunter both Assurance Partners in Cherry Bekaer...
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Cost Accounting Standards (CAS): Implications When Acquiring Companies
In the third episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) podcast series, Brendan Halloran, a Director with Cherry Bekaert Advisory, is joined by
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CMMC Program Proposed Rule Published in the Federal Register on 12/26/23: Insights Into the Proposed Rule and When CMMC Will Be Required
On December 26, 2023, the proposed rule for the Department of Defense (DoD) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program was
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Navigating the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program - Accounting Best Practices
In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s GovCon Podcast series on the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program, Brynn McNeil and
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18:20

Effective Operational & Financial Performance: Budget Considerations During Year End
In the first episode of a new series on effective operational and financial performance for government contractors, Eric Poppe, a Managing Director in Cherry Bekaert’s
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Cost Accounting Standards and Growing a GovCon
In the second episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) podcast series, Eric Poppe, a Managing Director in Cherry Bekaert’s
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An Overview of Cost Accounting Standards
Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) are 19 standards and rules promulgated by 41 U.S.C. 422. These standards impact emerging small and large businesses alike. They are designed to achieve uniformity and consistency in cost accounting practices and ...
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23:50

Contractor Business Systems Series: Part 9 – Navigating Review and Audit Findings
In this episode of Cherry Bekaert's Government Contracting podcast, Brendan Halloran, a Director in Cherry Bekaert’s
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28:43

How the Government Evaluates a Contractor’s Timekeeping System
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) doesn’t provide many details on the specifics related to an adequate timekeeping system. However, the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) does have some specific requirements they look for when performi...
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14:49

Insights Into DCAA’s Report to Congress for Fiscal Year 2022
The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) recently released its Fiscal Year 2022 Report to Congress. By law, the DCAA is required to submit an annual report detailing the DCAA’s activities for the previous year.In this episode of Cherry ...
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