Defense, Aerospace & Government Contracting

How to Record CAS Disclosure Statement Prep

Recording the administrative labor and consulting costs to prepare or significantly revise a Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) Disclosure Statement (DS-1).

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
G&A - CAS Compliance CostsDebit15,000.00-
Accounts PayableCredit-15,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

This entry captures the cost of developing the formal description of a contractor's cost accounting practices as required by CAS-covered contracts.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Costs should be tracked in G&A; ensure no double-counting with IR&D or Bid and Proposal pools.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Threshold of $50M in CAS-covered awards or a change in accounting practice requiring a DS-1 update.

📄 Required Documentation

Copy of the submitted DS-1, consultant invoices, and internal labor distribution reports.

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