How individual and business tax rates, credits, and more could change under the Biden presidency
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING: DCAA issues guidance on coronavirus-related legislation
Treasury and IRS release final regulations on treatment of carried interest
Tax credit available to employers that voluntarily provide FFCRA COVID-19-related paid leave during first quarter of 2021
Maryland 2021 first quarter filing and payment due dates extended
Affordable Housing News & Views - January 2021
CPA, Partner - Government Contracting Industry Leader
Webinar
We will discuss these recent changes and consider related issues such as accounting for costs in a joint venture.
On-demand
On-Demand Webinar: 2020 GAUGE Report – Leveraging technology to optimize your business
Join us as we share highlights from the 2020 Report to help you improve your operations as we focus this year on leveraging technology to optimize business operations.
Christine Williamson, Kim Koster
Insight
DOD’s Section 889 implementation delay allows contractors extra time to re-evaluate equipment
Current and potential Defense contractors have extra time to identify and replace any equipment in their supply chains from five Chinese companies. Learn more.
8/19/2020
Read considerations for incurred cost audits and forward pricing audits potentially impacted by the CARES Act, the FFCRA, and more.
1/14/2021 | Jeff Shapiro, Caitlin Lewis
DOD updates guidance for CARES Act Section 3610 implementation and reimbursement
DOD has issued two new Class Deviations for reimbursement of leave paid to keep government contractor employees “in a ready state.” Here’s what to know.
8/24/2020 | Jeff Shapiro, Lori Allen
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING: A business survival guide for government contractors for the COVID-19 pandemic
Amid the disruption caused by the coronavirus, GovCons must develop an action plan. Here’s what to consider on delays, taxes, finances, and employee well-being.
4/2/2020 | Christine Williamson
2020 GAUGE Report: Industry roadmap of benchmarks and trends for government contractors
Explore CohnReznick and Unanet’s annual insights into GovCon benchmarks and best practices, with special focus on technology and on the impacts of COVID-19.
8/25/2020
Government Contracting
Public Sector
2017 GAUGE Report: An Industry Roadmap of Benchmarks and Trends for 2017 Government Contractors
Known as the GAUGE Report, we gathered information from many types of contractors to help define the current state of the industry and provide a financial measurement tool for the government contracting ecosystem.
12/4/2017
2018 GAUGE Report: 2nd Annual Industry Roadmap of Benchmarks and Trends for Government Contractors
In helping government contractors plan and strategize for the upcoming fiscal year, CohnReznick and Unanet have once again partnered to conduct a government contracting industry benchmarking survey.
10/23/2018
2019 GAUGE Report: Industry roadmap of benchmarks and trends for government contractors
CohnReznick and Unanet have joined together again to publish the 2019 GAUGE Report, an analysis based on more than 1,250 responses to our government contracting industry benchmarking survey.
10/14/2019
Topic
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
Prepare your cybersecurity controls and practices for the CMMC compliance required to win DOD contracts. Explore our resources to learn more.
FAQ: The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) standard
Read our answers to the most common questions we receive about the Department of Defense’s new security standard’s components and timing.
4/23/2020 | Bhavesh Vadhani, Kristen Soles, Ali Khraibani
Video
Part 1: Insights from the CMMC Accreditation Body’s Training Committee Chair
Ben Tchoubineh, chair of the CMMC Accreditation Body’s Training Committee, describes the framework and purpose of the Training Committee in Part 1 of this conversation with CohnReznick Principal, Bhavesh Vadhani.
Taking the first steps toward CMMC compliance
Learn the basics of the practice and process requirements for each level of the Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
6/4/2020 | Bhavesh Vadhani, Kristen Soles, Ali Khraibani
On-Demand Webinar: Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) – What's new?
Under the CMMC, contractors will be assessed on their implementation of required cybersecurity controls, technical practices, and processes against a maturity scale. Register for this timely webinar to learn what you need to know about CMMC compliance.
8/25/2020 | Kristen Soles, Bhavesh Vadhani
Will reciprocity be allowed between CMMC and other certifications?
Kristen Soles and Bhavesh Vadhani discuss whether reciprocity will be allowed between CMMC and other certifications such as International Organization for Standardization (ISO) or FedRAMP.
Tool
This is a tool developed by CohnReznick to help contractors assess the potential applicability of business system audits or examinations for their organization.
CohnReznick provides the procedures for quick government contract closeouts.
On-Demand Webinar: Updates and Initiatives of the DCMA & DCAA
3/21/2019
On-Demand Webinar: Doing Business with the Federal government - Are you prepared?
On-Demand Webinar: Government property audits – Modernized & optimized
7/23/2020
On-Demand Webinar: Attracting & Retaining Top Talent in the Age of Amazon
On-Demand Webinar: Updates and initiatives of the DCMA & DCAA
Webinar: Ring in the new year with new SBA regulations
1/21/2021
On-Demand Webinar: CMMC - The how, what, when, and the ripple effect for manufacturing companies
On-Demand Webinar: Stock Market & Federal Spending Trends
On-Demand Webinar: Tax strategies for uncertain times
On-Demand Webinar: Post-COVID-19 workforce optimization and real estate strategies for government contractors
11/19/2020
On-Demand Webinar: Soar with SBA on subcontracting orientation and assistance reviews
Accounting Systems Review Checklist
Contract Brief Form Template
Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor Accounting System
Quick Closeout Flowchart
Allowable vs Unallowable Costs
FAR – Cost Accounting Preambles and Regulations
Business Systems Applicability Chart
CAS Coverage & Disclosure Statement Determination
Are You Ready to be a Government Contractor Checklist
Soar with SBA on subcontracting orientation and assistance reviews
12/15/2020
Post-COVID workforce optimization and real estate strategies for government contractors
Tax strategies for uncertain times
10/22/2020
GAUGE 2020 Report: Leveraging technology to optimize your business
9/22/2020
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) – What's new?
Government contract audits: Modernized & optimized
Updates and initiatives of the DCMA & DCAA
6/18/2020
Doing business with the Federal Government: Are you prepared?
6/1/2020
Best practices for adequate accounting systems
4/22/2020
THE EFFECT OF CAS ON YOUR COMPANY’S STRUCTURE
3/10/2020
GovCon Lunch and Learn: Proposal Do's and Don'ts
2/1/2020
M&A roadmap for success and preparedness
1/3/2020
The new CMMC & other security requirements from 3 perspectives: DOD, supply chain, and legal
12/13/2019
Role of Internal Audit-Business Systems & SubContract Oversight
11/15/2019
Overview of ASC 606 Revenue Recognition for Government Contractors
11/6/2019
Takeaways from 10 Years of Lunch and Learns
6/1/2019
Wheel of Misfortune: Avoiding Inadequate Incurred Cost Submissions
5/1/2019
Section 809: Streamlining and Codifying Acquisition
3/1/2019
Updates & Initiatives of the DCMA & DCAA
1/1/2019
Understanding Government Contract Change Clauses and Equitable Adjustments
12/1/2018
Top 10 Issues of the Top 3 Business System Audits: Accounting, Purchasing & Estimating
11/1/2018
Cybersecurity’s Role in The Evolution of The Fourth Pillar Within Federal Acquisitions
10/1/2018
The Power of Other Transaction Authority (OTA): Opportunities & Challenges for Gov’t Contractors
9/1/2018
Financial Benchmarks & Industry Trends for Government Contractors (GAUGE Report)
6/1/2018
Tax Cuts and Job Acts: Hikes or Cuts
5/1/2018
A Review of Key Elements of the DOD’s Final Rule on Commercial Item Determination
4/1/2018
Getting an Edge Over Your Competition with Approved Purchasing Systems
3/1/2018
Contract Closeouts – Not as Easy as Open and Shut
2/1/2018
Contract Terminations – Not So Convenient
12/1/2017
Important Updates to the Service Contract Act (SCA)
11/1/2017
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