Government Contract Accounting - Setting Up Your Books for FAR Compliance

Event description

Government contracting requires more than accurate bookkeeping. Contractors must understand how costs are tracked, allocated, and documented to comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements. This session provides practical guidance to help businesses establish accounting practices that support compliance, audit readiness, and future government contracting success.

 WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
• Understand FAR Part 31 and key accounting requirements for government contractors
• Learn how to separate direct, indirect, and unallowable costs
• Identify common accounting and compliance mistakes that can impact audits
• Gain practical insight into timekeeping, labor tracking, and indirect rates
• Walk away with key steps to prepare for government contracting opportunities 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
• Small businesses pursuing government contracts
• New and emerging federal contractors
• Business owners, CFOs, controllers, bookkeepers, and project managers
• Construction, manufacturing, professional services, and technology firms
• Companies preparing for audits, indirect rate development, or compliance reviews 

PRESENTER 

Deniz Mamakli, CPA, MBA, is a finance executive with more than 20 years of experience supporting project-based, growth-stage, and government-related organizations. He specializes in FP&A, managed accounting, cash flow management, FAR/DFARS-related accounting practices, project accounting, and audit readiness. Through BDM Advisory, Deniz helps contractors and small businesses build strong financial systems, improve compliance, and scale with confidence.