For many government contractors, working with an accountant is about one thing: staying compliant. And while compliance is critical especially when it comes to DCAA, FAR, and CAS it’s only part of the picture.
The truth is, financial strategy and compliance go hand in hand. The most successful contractors don’t just meet the minimum requirements they leverage their financial systems to plan, grow, and win more contracts. At PWCPA PC, we help you do both.
Compliance Is the Foundation Not the Finish Line
Let’s be clear: if you’re not compliant, you’re already behind. But just being audit-ready or submitting an incurred cost submission on time doesn’t mean you’re getting the full value out of your accounting.
When done right, your financial structure should support:
- Competitive cost proposals
- Maximum allowable cost recovery
- Smooth audits and renewals
- Clean internal controls
- Confidence from agency evaluators
The question is: does yours?
What Strategic Accounting Really Looks Like
Strategic accounting goes beyond balancing your books. It means asking:
- Are we pricing our bids with future growth in mind?
- Are our indirect cost rates helping or hurting our bottom line?
- Is our timekeeping system audit-ready and efficient?
- Are we forecasting based on actuals, not assumptions?
- Are we tracking key metrics across contracts and business units?
If your accounting partner isn’t helping you answer these questions, it may be time to level up.
How PWCPA PC Supports Strategic Contractors
We support clients throughout the full lifecycle of their contracts from proposal to closeout with services that include:
- DCAA-compliant system design
- Indirect cost rate development and analysis
- Incurred cost submission preparation
- Audit support and readiness
- Virtual CFO services
- Proposal pricing strategy
- ESG-aligned financial reporting
- Cash flow forecasting and scenario planning
Our approach is hands-on, proactive, and built around your unique goals because no two contractors are the same.
The Real ROI of Financial Strategy
You’re not just trying to survive audits. You’re trying to win bigger contracts, improve profitability, and build a business that lasts. Strategic accounting helps you:
- Price smarter
- Recover more costs
- Avoid financial pitfalls
- Strengthen internal decision-making
- Earn trust with federal agencies
In short, it helps you compete and win with confidence.
Ready to Go Beyond Compliance?
If your current accounting setup feels reactive or disconnected from your business goals, we’re here to help. At PWCPA PC, we partner with contractors who want more than just compliance; they want clarity, control, and a smarter way forward.
Contact us today to learn how we can support your mission.