WrkPlan Blog

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  Government Contractors! Are You Ready for 2026?

  November 3rd, 2025

  To bid and support government contracts with T&M or cost-plus billing, you’ll need an ERP system like WrkPlan, which comes with a built-in time and expense reporting system.  Whether your company has five employees or 500, WrkPlan is a system that should already be at the top of your short list. If you’re evaluating ERPs […]

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  Only Three Weeks Left in Govt FY 2025!

  November 3rd, 2025

  There are only three weeks left in the federal government’s 2025 fiscal year. If you’re a government contractor, you’re either rushing to get your last-minute orders in or you’re planning for the 2026 fiscal year. If you’re looking to upgrade your management and accounting infrastructure, here are some key pathways and timelines for you to […]

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  QuickBooks and T&M Invoicing Challenges

  November 4th, 2025

  QuickBooks is an excellent accounting tool for contractors at the early stages of growth. However, as these companies grow and diversify their contracting, they run into QuickBooks’ limitations.  QuickBooks users regularly face challenges when generating Time & Materials (T&M) invoices. QuickBooks is not designed for cost accounting or man-hour cost allocation, so it doesn’t have […]

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  2025 Newly Increased SCA Health and Welfare Rates

  November 3rd, 2025

  The Department of Labor has issued new Service Contract Act (SCA) health and welfare (H&W) rates. Effective July 7, 2025, the prevailing H&W fringe benefits rise from a rate of $5.36 per hour to $5.55 per hour. If a contractor is obligated to comply with Executive Order (EO) 13706 sick leave requirements, the rates increase […]

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  How to Be DCAA Compliant Using QuickBooks: Capabilities, Limitations, Alternatives

  November 3rd, 2025

  One of the most commonly used accounting systems among small businesses is QuickBooks. This is due to its accessibility, affordability, and user-friendly interface. But is QuickBooks enough to meet the stringent requirements of DCAA compliance? Let’s explore how QuickBooks can be used to achieve DCAA compliance, where it falls short, and why WrkPlan offers a […]