Defense, Aerospace & Government Contracting

How to Record DD1149 Shipping Labor

Records the direct labor costs for preparing DD Form 1149 for the shipment of non-milestone government property.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Direct Labor - Contract Material HandlingExpense950.00-
Accrued Wages PayableLiability-950.00

💡 Accountant's Note

The effort to document and process the transfer of government property using DD1149 is typically charged as direct labor to the specific contract requiring the move.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Ensure the labor category for the warehouse staff allows for direct charging in the work breakdown structure (WBS).

⚠️ Audit Flags

Charging shipping labor to direct contracts when the indirect pool already includes shipping/receiving overhead.

📄 Required Documentation

Signed DD Form 1149 and daily labor records specifying the contract number.

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