How to Record DCAA Exit Conference Support
How to record the internal labor and administrative costs associated with supporting a DCAA audit exit conference.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overhead - Labor (Allowable Support) | Debit | 2,500.00 | - |
| Accrued Payroll | Credit | - | 2,500.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Labor spent by management and accounting staff during the final phase of an audit to review findings and provide rebuttal is generally an allowable indirect cost under FAR 31.205-18 and FAR 31.205-33.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Use a specific task code within the internal audit support project to track exit conference hours separately from the main audit phase.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Excessive labor hours relative to the size of the audit findings; management-level participation without timecard documentation.
📄 Required Documentation
Timesheets with detailed task descriptions, exit conference agenda, and DCAA attendance roster.
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