2025 SBIR Conferences

SBIR Conference with speakers and attendeesSBIR conferences are events where innovators, entrepreneurs, and small business owners in the research and development sector gather to access funding opportunities, engage in educational workshops, and build networks. These events bring together a diverse group of participants including government representatives, investors, and industry experts, fostering a rich environment for collaboration and innovation. The conferences [...]

DCAA Incurred Cost Submission: A Complete Guide for Government Contractors

DCAA Incurred Cost Submission Guide & ChecklistLearn the essentials of the ICE model, common mistakes to avoid, and why having a partner like Team 80 can make all the difference. Download Your Incurred Cost Submit Checklist Key Takeaways: The DCAA Incurred Cost Submission (ICS) is required for cost-reimbursable contracts and details all direct and indirect costs for the year. The ICS [...]

DCAA Compliance Checklist: Are You Ready for an Audit?

A person in a blue suit interacts with a floating digital checklist, selecting a document with a green checkmark, representing compliance approval. The image symbolizes the DCAA compliance checklist and successful adherence to government audit requirements.Ensure your accounting, timekeeping, and financial reporting meet DCAA standards before an auditor comes knocking. Download Your DCAA Compliance Checklist Key Takeaways: DCAA compliance is mandatory for government contractors and SBIR/STTR awardees—failing an audit can lead to payment delays, penalties, or contract loss. A DCAA-compliant accounting system must track direct and indirect costs, unallowable expenses, [...]

Understanding DCAA-Compliant Timekeeping

Worker filling out time sheet for DCAA ComplianceTeam 80 simplifies DCAA compliance with tailored accounting systems, expert support, and integrated solutions. Key Takeaways: Proper timekeeping ensures accurate allocation of labor costs between direct contracts, grants, and indirect categories, maintaining compliance with DCAA regulations. This process supports transparent financial reporting and avoids misclassification, which can impact your overall financial management. Every hour worked [...]

RANKED: The Best DCAA Accounting Firms in the U.S.

Business professional typing on dual keyboards at a modern workspace, symbolizing efficiency and multitasking in DCAA-compliant accounting processes, as discussed in the blog about top DCAA accounting firms.Our ranked list of DCAA accounting powerhouses contractors trust to keep their financials compliant and contracts secure. The federal government is keen to tap into the talents of innovative small businesses and entrepreneurs, yet understandably cautious about awarding millions in contracts. It’s all about due diligence. In 2023 alone, the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) [...]