DCAA Audit Specialists — Northern Virginia

    DCAA Audit & Government Contractor Compliance — Northern Virginia CPA Firm

    Defense contractors and federal contractors with cost-type contracts (cost-reimbursement, time-and-materials) are subject to audit by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA). Your Virtual CPA helps government contractors in Northern Virginia — Reston, Herndon, Chantilly, Tysons, McLean, Ashburn, Woodbridge — establish DCAA-compliant accounting systems, prepare annual incurred cost submissions (ICS), develop indirect rate structures, and respond to DCAA audit findings. All services delivered virtually with deep knowledge of FAR Part 31 cost principles and DFARS requirements.

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    DCAA & Government Contractor Services

    From accounting system setup to incurred cost submissions and DCAA audit representation, we handle every aspect of government contractor compliance.

    Incurred Cost Submission (ICS)

    Annual preparation and filing of incurred cost submissions for cost-type contractors. We compile all direct and indirect costs, compute final indirect rates, reconcile to your financial statements, and submit in the required format. Deadline: 6 months after fiscal year end.

    DCAA Accounting System Setup

    Configure your accounting system (QuickBooks, Deltek, Unanet, or others) to meet DCAA and DFARS 252.242-7006 requirements. Includes job costing setup, labor distribution, indirect cost pool design, and unallowable cost tracking.

    Indirect Rate Development

    Design and compute indirect rate structures: fringe benefit rate, overhead rate, G&A rate, and Facilities Capital Cost of Money (FCCM). Develop forward pricing rate proposals and establish Forward Pricing Rate Agreements (FPRAs).

    DCAA Audit Preparation & Representation

    Pre-audit review of your records before DCAA fieldwork. Represent your company during DCAA interviews, information requests, and floor checks. Draft responses to DCAA findings and draft audit reports.

    FAR Part 31 Cost Allowability Review

    Review claimed costs for FAR Part 31 allowability before submission. Identify and segregate unallowable costs (entertainment, certain marketing, interest, penalties) to prevent audit findings and potential cost disallowance.

    Accounting System Audit Readiness

    Pre-award accounting system assessment per DFARS 252.242-7006. Evaluate your system against all 18 DCAA criteria, identify deficiencies, and implement corrective actions before DCAA audits your system.

    Serving the Northern Virginia Defense Corridor

    Northern Virginia is home to the largest concentration of federal contractors in the United States. We specialize in serving this community.

    Reston & Herndon

    Defense tech, IT services, intelligence community contractors

    Tysons & McLean

    Federal consulting, management consulting, professional services

    Chantilly & Centreville

    Aerospace, systems integration, defense manufacturing

    Ashburn & Sterling

    Cloud services, cybersecurity, data center operations

    Woodbridge & Manassas

    Construction, facilities management, logistics contractors

    Fairfax & Arlington

    Federal agency support, IT, program management

    Northern Virginia is home to over 17,000 defense contractors. Your Virtual CPA provides specialized DCAA compliance services to companies of all sizes — from small businesses on their first government contract to established contractors with multi-million dollar cost-type programs.

    DCAA Audit FAQs

    Common questions from government contractors and their finance teams about DCAA compliance and audits.

    DCAA Audit Coming? Let's Get You Ready.

    Whether you're setting up a compliant accounting system, preparing your incurred cost submission, or facing an active DCAA audit, our team has the government contractor expertise you need.

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    Serving Reston, Herndon, Chantilly, Tysons, McLean, Ashburn, Woodbridge, Fairfax, and government contractors nationwide.