SBA Wants Your Financial Records. A Bookkeeper Is No Longer Enough for 8(a) Companies
SBA is demanding three years of 8(a) financial records—upgrade to CPA-level accounting to protect your certification and contracts.
December 16, 2025
Government Contracting
The Shutdown Is Over: What Now?
U.S. government shutdown ends after 43 days, but unresolved subsidy battle risks another costly closure in early 2026.
December 9, 2025
Why Lenders and Bonding Companies Won’t Trust Bookkeeper-Prepared Statements
8(a) contractors: CPA-reviewed financial statements make lenders and bonding companies trust you, unlocking capital and bigger federal contracts.
December 2, 2025
The SBA Financial Review Mistakes That Cost 8(a) Firms Millions
Avoid 8(a) SBA growth killers: five financial reporting mistakes that trigger compliance issues, lost contracts, and stalled revenue.
November 18, 2025
Beyond Survival: How Strong Financial Reporting Attracts Investors and Strategic Partners
Learn how 8(a) contractors can build investor-ready financials to scale confidently from small business to enterprise success.
November 4, 2025
Audit vs. Review vs. Compilation — What the SBA Really Requires
SBA 8(a) firms: understand audit, review, compilation thresholds to meet requirements, avoid non-compliance, save money, and choose cost-effective assurance today.
October 21, 2025
Audit Nightmares: Real-World Lessons from Contractors Who Waited Too Long
Delaying audits in SBA 8(a) contracting leads to higher costs, missed deadlines, lost bids, and credibility damage—early preparation saves.
October 1, 2025
Comprehensive Guide to FAR 52.216-7: Allowable Cost and Payment Clause
FAR 52.216-7 outlines rules for reimbursable costs, invoicing, and payments in U.S. government cost-reimbursement contracts.
August 19, 2025
Mining Maelstrom: Why Rare Earths Are Making Headlines
Rare earth minerals power tech, defense, and energy. The U.S. races to reduce reliance on China’s global supply dominance.
July 31, 2025
Understanding Cost Accounting Standards (CAS): A Comprehensive Guide to CAS-Covered Contracts
Understand Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), exemptions, and coverage types to ensure compliance and success in U.S. government contracting.
June 25, 2025