Robert is an accountant and expert in federal contract cost accounting with over 3 decades of experience both in the private sector and as a public accountant. Robert was an early advocate of using QuickBooks to satisfy FAR and DFARS requirements for DCAA compliant accounting. He founded ICAT Systems, a software, training and consulting firm, to give small businesses the tools to succeed in government contract accounting. Robert has helped hundreds of businesses set up compliant accounting systems to pass their DCAA accounting system review. Robert specializes in assisting small businesses with:* Accounting system design* Configuration of QuickBooks and ICAT, an add-on software for government contract cost accounting* Incurred Cost Proposals* Cost Pool Configurations* FAR and CAS Compliance* Cost Proposal Assistance* Preparation for DCAA AuditsRobert leads ICAT Systems’ training seminars and workshops, equipping government contractors and accountants with the knowledge to confidently manage federal contract accounting.