Cherry Bekaert: Government Contractors Guidance

Feb 24 2025 93 ep. 16 mins 6
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Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contractors podcasts feature discussions on trends, compliance matters and best practices to guide you forward.

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Accounting Manager vs. Controller vs. CFO Explained

Feb 24 2025 15 mins  
In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting podcast, host Jonathan Reid, Director, is joined by Mike Cippel, Managing Director, to discuss the job differences between accounting managers, controllers and chief financial officers (CFO). Tune in to learn more about: The definition of an accounting manager, controller and CFO Key differences between the three rollsRes

Navigating Stop-Work Orders and Contract Termination

Feb 04 2025 26 mins  
As of Monday, January 28, President Donald Trump has signed various executive orders requiring the halt of federal funding for various programs. This will allow the administration to determine the program’s alignment with legal and presidential priorities. These orders impact funding for foreign aid, non-governmental organizations, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs,

Project Cost & Tax Considerations for Government Contractors

Jan 16 2025 16 mins  
In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting podcast, we discuss what to consider when planning the cost of a project. Eric Poppe, a Managing Director in the Government Contracting Industry practice, is joined by Jonathan Reid, a Director in Outsourced Accounting Services. Tune in to learn more about: What to expect when reporting costImpact revenue recognition on t

Forward Pricing Rates: Key Benefits Explained

Dec 17 2024 12 mins  
In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting podcast, host Jeff Annessa, a Senior Manager in the Firm’s Government Contracting practice, is joined by Jade Casey, a director in the Firm’s Government Contracting Services group. Jeff spent more than 13 years working with the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and brings valuable experience to their discussion on

Effective Deltek Costpoint Tips for Businesses

Dec 03 2024 8 mins  
In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting podcast, Romain Robveille, Advisory Services Director, is joined by Justin Pell, Senior Manager, for an overview of the Deltek Costpoint software and how to get the most out of this system. Tune in to learn more about: Effective uses of Deltek Costpoint for businesses Issues with current Costpoint uses and leadership chal

Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act: A Government Contractors' Guide

Dec 03 2024 17 mins  
In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting podcast, host Brendan Halloran, a Director in Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting Industry practice, is joined by Jeff Annessa, a Senior Manager in the Firm’s Government Contracting practice. Bringing extensive knowledge and experience in the government contracting space, Brendan and Jeff discuss the Truthful Cost

Unanet Key Features and Benefits Overview

Nov 28 2024 18 mins  
In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting podcast, host and Advisory Services Manager Shaydah Naraghi is joined by Advisory Services Senior Manager Christine DeYuliis to discuss how Unanet could help guide your business forward. Tune in to learn more about: How Unanet got its nameHow long it typically takes employees to adopt time and expense functionality in Una

Government Contracting: Subcontractor Administration Tips

Nov 19 2024 18 mins  
In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting podcast, host and Government Contractor Services Director Brendan Halloran leverages his extensive knowledge and experience in the government contracting space. With a background as a Divisional Administrative Contracting Officer (DACO) at the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), Brendon offers valuable insights alo

Government Contractor Financial Planning Tips for 2025

Nov 13 2024 22 mins  
In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting podcast, Mike Cippel, a Managing Director in the Firm’s Outsourced Accounting Advisory practice, is joined by Irwin Kaplan, Director, to discuss how government contractors can begin to plan for next year. They cover the ideal timeframe for contractors to start preparing, as well as key planning considerations. Tune in t

Outsourcing Do’s, Don’ts and Pitfalls for Government Contractors

Sep 10 2024 12 mins  
In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting podcast, we discuss the do’s, don’ts and pitfalls of outsourced accounting. Host Eric Poppe, a Managing Director in the Government Contracting Industry practice, is joined by Jonathan Reid, a Director in Outsourced Accounting Services. Tune in to learn more about: How outsourced accounting helps government contractors