Government Contracting Resources

Brad has ten plus years of experience performing auditing, accounting, and consulting services for clients in both the Federal Government and the private sector. He has an extensive background in the application and interpretation of rules, regulations, and standards applicable to government contractors, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).  

Brad’s work at DHG includes assisting clients with: 

• Supporting the defense of REA claims related principally to delay days 
• Drafting the proposal for an equitable adjustment 
• Calculating the quantum for request for equitable adjustments 
• Indirect cost rate strategy, modeling, and forecasting 
• Forward Pricing Rates and financial projections 
• Incurred Cost Submission preparation, review, and audit 
• Accounting system gap analyses and examinations 
• Contractor support during DCAA audit 
• Cost Accounting Standards compliance 
• Assessing compliance with the SCA and DBA, including quantification of noncompliance 
• Litigation support

Seth Davis, CPA, is a partner with more than 15 years of experience in public accounting. As Dixon Hughes Goodman’s (DHG) tax market leader for Metro D.C., Seth is focused on coordinating relevant U.S. federal, state and local, and international tax services that are aligned with each company’s business objectives. His experience includes serving large, privately-held and publicly-traded companies operating in a wide variety of industries, including media and entertainment, aerospace and defense, government contracting, banking and financial services, technology, and manufacturing/distribution. Seth has extensive experience with federal and state income tax planning, accounting for income taxes (ASC 740 and IAS 12) and helping companies analyze the tax implications of various merger and acquisition scenarios. His passion is serving as a strategic partner to the firm’s clients with the intent of adding value to each organization. Prior to joining DHG, Seth worked at a Big Four firm for more than 13 years in Atlanta, Ga., Charlotte, N.C. and McLean, Va.

Shelly Malone, CPA, has over 30 years of experience in accounting and specializes in 401(k) plans, government contractors, small businesses and technology. Shelly prides herself on her 401(k) plans expertise and her ability to assist her peers as they encounter difficult 401(k) circumstances. She is adept at special situations and has a deep understanding of how construction and government contractors do business and how she can assist such organizations with their financial needs. Shelly was recognized as a SuperCPA by SmartCEO in 2006, 2011 and 2012, and Best Employee Benefits Plan expert by the Virginia Business Journal in 2006. She graduated from the University of Boulder Leeds School of Business with a BS in Accounting. She is a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA).

Vic Taylor, CPA, CGMA, has nearly two decades of experience in a multitude of roles within several industries. He is a certified corporate trainer specializing in leadership and sales training and is currently pursuing a certification as a life and business coach. He is the managing partner of Taylor Accounting Group, PLLC in Harrisonburg, Va whose firm is focused on supporting and consulting with small businesses. As passionate as he is about being a CPA and the service he can provide to companies, Vic is even more passionate about helping people to achieve their maximum professional potential. His enthusiasm in training others is evident during training sessions. Vic enjoys seeing students light up in reaction to learning new or better techniques to perform their jobs better and more efficiently. He enjoys helping companies, big or small, and volunteering at his local church.

Nammy Lee, Ph.D., is the senior program director and assistant professor at the University of Virginia School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS), overseeing the school’s Business and Professional Certificate programs. She brings wide-ranging experiences spanning over 30 years as an educator and a public and private practitioner. Prior to academic appointment, she worked in the public sector conducting audits and later served as a consultant to small businesses. An innovative educator, Nammy successfully converted the school’s accounting program fully online with focus on the instructional design for student engagement and interaction. Her research in accounting education has been recently presented at the International Education Conferences, where she served as the track chair for the Education and Teaching for Life Long Learning. She is an active member of the AICPA and VSCPA northern chapter, previously serving as a panelist promoting accounting careers to students. She has a master's in accounting and financial management and holds a Ph.D. in organization and management with a specialization in business.