Cherry Bekaert: Government Contractors Guidance

In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s GovCon podcast, Neal Beggan is joined by cybersecurity professionals Steven Ursillo and Brian Kirk for a comprehensive deep dive into the current state of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance. They discuss how 48 CFR will reshape the enforcement of cybersecurity requirements in government contracts. This episode breaks down what the 48 CFR rule means, how it connects to DFARS and 32 CFR, and what contractors should be doing now...

In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s GovCon Podcast, Advisory Managing Director Michael Cippel and Senior Audit Manager Sarah Tucker explore the foundational principles and nuanced challenges of joint ventures (JVs) within the government contracting sector. Tune in to learn about: ► Definition and Structure of JVs ► Strategic Benefits of JVs ► Types of JVs ► Pros and Cons of JVs ► Role of the Small Business Administration’...

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 rollsResponsibilities expected in these rolesRequirement to hold the positions What type of work environme...

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, gender ideology, Green New Deal initiatives, as well as funding under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and I...

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 the cost of a project Tax impactsFinancial reporting considerations Compliance requirements Setting ...