Defense, Aerospace & Government Contracting

How to Record CAS 405 Associated Costs

Identifies and segregates costs directly associated with unallowable costs under CAS 405.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Unallowable Expense - Directly AssociatedExpense2,400.00-
Allowable Travel ExpenseExpense-2,400.00

💡 Accountant's Note

CAS 405 requires that costs directly associated with unallowable costs (such as travel to an unallowable event) must also be identified and excluded from government billings.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Use a specific sub-account or 'statistical' account for directly associated unallowable costs to facilitate DCAA reporting.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Failing to identify travel, labor, or administrative costs linked to an unallowable activity like lobbying or entertainment.

📄 Required Documentation

Expense reports and travel vouchers cross-referenced to the primary unallowable activity.

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