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DCAA Accounting System Compliance for Small Business Government Contractors

DCAA Compliance Resources and Guidance

Key resources and guidance on DCAA Accounting System Compliance for Small Business Federal Government Contractors

DCAA provides a wealth of information, including guidance specific to small business government contractors, on its website, www.dcaa.mil. There you can find information on accounting system requirements, Incurred Cost Submissions, and audit processes. Here are some key resources small business government contractors should be familiar with.

DCAA Manual No. 7641.90 - Information for Contractors (pdf)

Standard Form 1408 (SF1408): Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor (Accounting System) (pdf)

Preaward Accounting System Adequacy Checklist (external link)

DCAA Audit Program: Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor Accounting System (Activity Code 17740) (pdf)

DCAA Small Business Topic-specific Presentations (external link)

CAM - Contract Audit Manual (external link)

Incurred Cost Submission Adequacy Checklist (external link)

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