Today's guest, Staci Martineau is the government contract manager at Diener & Associates. Having been with the company for almost 16 years she is one of the original associates and has a plethora of stories to share regarding the good, bad and ugly side of accounting. In today's conversation we discuss: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Cost accounting </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Labor Distribution </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Job Status Reports </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Staying DCAA compliant </li> </ul> How having a cost accounting system alone does not make you compliant? I promise I know this stuff is not exciting for many. But it is absolutely necessary if you want to grow and scale. Staci has a similar personality as I do and she makes it as fun as we can possibly make a discussion on accounting. Stay tuned at the end for a history lesson on government accounting that you probably didn't know. I like to welcome our next giant, Staci Martineau.

Today's guest, Staci Martineau is the government contract manager at Diener & Associates. Having been with the company for almost 16 years she is one of the original associates and has a plethora of stories to share regarding the good, bad and ugly side of accounting. In today's conversation we discuss: Cost accounting Labor Distribution Job Status Reports Staying DCAA compliant How having a cost accounting system alone does not make you compliant? I promise I know this stuff is not exciting for many. But it is absolutely necessary if you want to grow and scale. Staci has a similar personality as I do and she makes it as fun as we can possibly make a discussion on accounting. Stay tuned at the end for a history lesson on government accounting that you probably didn't know. I like to welcome our next giant, Staci Martineau.

Today's guest, Staci Martineau is the government contract manager at Diener &amp; Associates. Having been with the company for almost 16 years she is one of the original associates and has a plethora of stories to share regarding the good, bad and ugly side of accounting. In today's conversation we discuss: <ul> <li>Cost accounting </li> <li>Labor Distribution </li> <li>Job Status Reports </li> <li>Staying DCAA compliant </li> </ul> How having a cost accounting system alone does not make you compliant? I promise I know this stuff is not exciting for many. But it is absolutely necessary if you want to grow and scale. Staci has a similar personality as I do and she makes it as fun as we can possibly make a discussion on accounting. Stay tuned at the end for a history lesson on government accounting that you probably didn't know. I like to welcome our next giant, Staci Martineau.

149: When do I need a CPA for my Small Business? - Staci Martineau

Hosted by government contracting expert, 8(a) business mentor, and founder of the Govcon Giants platform, Eric Coffie. With over 250K+ podcast listens, a thriving YouTube channel of 49K+ subscribers, and a LinkedIn community of 19k+ followers, Eric has built one of the most trusted voices in federal contracting. Govcon Giants isn't just another podcast—it ranks on the U.S. procurement leaderboard and is recognized as the #5 overall creator worldwide in procurement, cementing Eric's role as a true authority in this space.

On this podcast, you'll discover how to win more contracts, scale your small business into a sustainable government contracting powerhouse, and learn the insider strategies that have helped countless entrepreneurs break into the $700B+ federal marketplace. Through real conversations with industry leaders, agency insiders, and successful business owners, Eric brings you the playbook for success—covering everything from 8(a) certification and set-asides to subcontracting, teaming, and beyond.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, Govcon Giants is your roadmap to navigating one of the most profitable yet misunderstood markets in the world—government contracting.

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Hosted by government contracting expert, 8(a) business mentor, and founder of the Govcon Giants platform, Eric Coffie. With over 250K+ podcast listens, a thriving YouTube channel of 49K+ subscribers, and a LinkedIn community of 19k+ followers, Eric has built one of the most trusted voices in federal contracting. Govcon Giants isn't just another podcast—it ranks on the U.S. procurement leaderboard and is recognized as the #5 overall creator worldwide in procurement, cementing Eric's role as a true authority in this space. On this podcast, you'll discover how to win more contracts, scale your small business into a sustainable government contracting powerhouse, and learn the insider strategies that have helped countless entrepreneurs break into the $700B+ federal marketplace. Through real conversations with industry leaders, agency insiders, and successful business owners, Eric brings you the playbook for success—covering everything from 8(a) certification and set-asides to subcontracting, teaming, and beyond. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, Govcon Giants is your roadmap to navigating one of the most profitable yet misunderstood markets in the world—government contracting.

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