Author: Katie Laureano

Katie has a gift for helping new clients feel comfortable working with Team 80. She is thorough, striving to understand each client’s unique needs deeply. Using her extensive experience working as an accountant, she can develop an accounting system that will give business owners an understanding of the financial aspects of their company. There is nothing like a concert to get Katie’s blood pumping; music is a big part of her life. You can find her on the water paddle boarding, a boat wake surfing, or snowboarding slopes when she’s not serving our wonderful clients.

A Comprehensive Guide to DCAA Compliant Accounting Systems

Landing a contract with the federal government can alter a company’s future by orders of magnitude. For small business owners and their team of government contractors, accountants, and financial officers, it’s an exciting and compelling opportunity. However, as with most opportunities, this one comes with a healthy amount of pressure—namely, a DCAA-compliant accounting system. In […]

Your Guide to DCAA Allowable and Unallowable Costs

With the help of our Team 80 accounting experts, grasp the concept of costs as defined by the DCAA. Entering into a government contract with the Department of Defense (DoD), and other federal entities, introduces a complex set of rules and regulations overseen by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA). At the heart of these […]

Preparing for the DCAA Pre-Award Survey

Key Takeaways Even before securing your first government contract, you may have to pass a DCAA Pre-Award Survey. Your accounting system must meet the stringent requirements set by federal agencies, especially when moving from smaller Phase I awards to larger, more financially intensive Phase II awards. As you transition from Phase I to Phase II […]

Understanding DCAA Compliant Payroll

This guide will equip you with the knowledge and tools to manage DCAA-compliant payroll and maintain government contracts confidently. Key Takeaways Meeting DCAA standards is crucial to maintaining contracts and avoiding penalties. Compliance requires transparency, accuracy, and accountability in payroll processes. Employees must log time daily, and labor costs must align directly with tasks and […]

Unlock Funding and Propel Innovation with the CBD SBIR Program

The CBD SBIR Program fuels small business innovation in defense, while Team 80 handles DCAA-compliant accounting so you can focus on breaking barriers. Key Takeaways: The CBD SBIR program empowers small businesses to develop chemical and biological defense technologies with substantial funding through a phased approach. Eligibility includes being a U.S.-owned for-profit business with fewer [...]