Defense, Aerospace & Government Contracting

How to Record DCAA Estimating System Audit Costs

Captures internal labor and consultant costs specifically incurred to support a DCAA Estimating System Review.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
G&A - Audit Support LaborExpense12,000.00-
Accrued PayrollLiability-12,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Costs to support mandatory system reviews (Estimating, Billing, Purchasing) are allowable G&A expenses as they are necessary for government contract compliance.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Assign a task code under the G&A project specifically for 'Estimating System Audit Support'.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Excessive labor hours charged to audit support without corresponding DCAA audit activity.

📄 Required Documentation

Timesheets with specific task descriptions and the DCAA audit notification letter.

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