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Army Job Order Contracts FAIL to meet AFARS requirements MOST OF THE TIME

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Army Job Order Contracts fail to meet critical AFARS requirements most of the time. The J OCPB (JOC Price Book: reflects the current local costs in detail for construction tasks expected to be performed in the geographical area of the base contract with the primary use of developing a detailed line-item price.

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Accounting for Retention Receivable & Payable: A Contractor’s Guide

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In an attempt to hold contractors accountable, many projects use retention holdbacks, also known as retainage. These holdbacks need to be accounted for by every party to a project: owner, general contractor, and subcontractor. The rate of retention is stipulated in the construction contract and can often be negotiated.

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Common Types of Construction Contracts And Their Use

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A construction contract is a tool that you can use to help outline these requirements. What exactly is a construction contract, how can it be used and what are the different types? A construction contract is a document that outlines the roles and responsibilities between two or more parties on a project. Lump Sum Contracts.

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3 Keys for Contractors to Navigate New Revenue Recognition Standards

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Revenue recognition standards were recently updated by the Financial Accounting Standards Board , and these updates will have an impact in the construction industry. There are five keys steps in the new process : Identify contract(s) with your customer. Understand the Effect on Construction Accounting.

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5 Ways to Prepare for New Revenue Recognition Standards

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The new GAAP revenue recognition standards developed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board are here, and these standards are designed with complex projects in mind. When implemented properly, they offer improved cash flow and better accounting insight, which benefits contractors and customers. Identify the Contract.

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What Is A Fractional CFO And How Can It Help Your Construction Business?

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A fractional CFO, or Chief Financial Officer, is a finance professional working part-time, retainer, or contract. Fractional CFOs service several clients simultaneously, typically on a part-time, retainer, or contract basis. Their specialty is providing outsourced CFO services to small and medium businesses.

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Continuous Job Cost and Billing Data for Project Managers

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This leaves project managers guessing as to their gain/loss versus the original contract estimate and their over/under billing. The reasons most often cited for dated information are lack of access to this data at the right time, query driven reporting and a reliance on accounting/finance for information.