Robert C. Smith, CPA is an accountant and expert in federal contract cost accounting with over 3 decades of experience in both the private sector and public accounting. Robert specializes in assisting small businesses with accounting system configuration, budget and provisional indirect rate development, incurred cost reporting, and cost proposal support. Robert is founder and CEO of ICAT Systems, a software, training and consulting firm providing tools for small businesses to succeed in government contract accounting. He leads ICAT Systems’ workshops and online training programs.

About Us: ICAT Systems delivers DCAA compliance software and training so growing businesses can confidently compete for and manage Government contracts. ICAT integrates with QuickBooks to streamline cost accounting with real-time contract cost reporting, incurred cost proposals, and budgeting. Our CPE-eligible on-demand training programs provide practical knowledge and tools to navigate the FAR and DFARS to comply with Government contract accounting regulations, qualify for awards, and recover indirect costs.