Derek Boyd is a partner in the government contractor advisory services practice of Baker Tilly.

Derek has more than 15 years of experience working with and for government contractors in a variety of industries, including technology, professional services, aerospace and healthcare. Derek assists government contractors on a wide range of business issues and regulatory compliance matters. Prior to joining Baker Tilly, Derek was the director of government compliance for a major government contractor.

Host, “Fed Talks: A Baker Tilly Podcast” 

Adjunct Professor, George Mason University (government contract accounting)

Developed and instructed numerous trainings and webinars over the last 10 years for several associations, including GWSCPA, VSCPA, NCMA, IIA, Federal Publications, PCI, other industry-specific conferences and more

Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting and finance
James Madison University 

Supports clients to design and implement compliance programs to meet regulatory requirements throughout the life cycle of a government contract from proposal preparation to contract closeout

Aids clients in government audits and negotiations, including responding to Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) audit reports and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) final determinations

Analyzes complex accounting system data from various software platforms (including Deltek Costpoint and SAP) for multiple government contractors, using this data to analyze overall financial health of contractors, complete required regulatory findings such as incurred cost submissions, and conduct statistical unallowable cost testing pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 31 cost principles

Supports clients to develop indirect cost rate structures, cost accounting systems and contract pricing which comply with FAR, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and other applicable requirements

Assesses clients’ compliance with CAS, including negotiating cost accounting practice changes, resolving CAS noncompliances and preparing cost impact analyses and CASB disclosure statements

Conducts reviews of contractor business systems for compliance with DFARS requirements, helping to prepare contractors for system demonstrations and walkthroughs support government audits, including documenting detailed corrective action plans to address audit findings

Documents effective policies, procedures and manuals around a variety of operational functions and business systems in order to meet both internal stakeholder needs and external compliance requirements

Develops termination settlement proposals to support government contractor’s recovery of all reasonable costs resulting from terminations for convenience or default

Supports attorneys on bid protest matters as a compliance expert

Performs financial and compliance related due diligence engagements for both buy- and sell-side M&A transactions

Manages large-scale system implementations impacting key contractor business systems, including requirements gathering, business process flows and acceptance testing

Develops and executes to internal audit plans unique to the needs of government contractors

Government Contract Audits & Investigations

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