Moss Adams - Karen Melendez

Industry Expertise

Aerospace & Defense Government Contractors Manufacturing & Consumer Products Private Clients Professional Services

Practice Focus

Business Tax Outsourced Finance & Accounting Personal Tax

Biography

Karen has practiced accounting since 1999 in both the public and private sectors. She has experience with tax planning and compliance for individuals and business entities, preparation of financial statements, implementation of DCAA-compliant accounting systems and related government contractor reporting, and general business consulting.

Karen has provided accounting, tax, and consulting services to a variety of private companies across industries such as Department of Defense contractors, aerospace, engineering services, e-commerce, professional services, and manufacturing and consumer products.

Professional Affiliations

Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member, California Society of Certified Public Accountants
Member, New York State Office of the Professions

Education

BS, accounting and marketing, Boston College

Insights from Karen Melendez

Navigate Costs and Compliance in Government Contracting

Learn about the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), and approved accounting systems.

Proposal and Pricing Strategies to Win Federal Contracts

Improve your chances of winning federal contracts when you develop competitive and compliant proposals and pricing.

Decoding Incurred Cost Submissions: A Roadmap to Compliance

Understanding incurred cost submissions (ICS) is crucial to improving compliance and accuracy in government contracting.

Cost Accounting Standards: Your Essential Guide

Learn more about the complexities of Cost Accounting Standards, common pitfalls—and strategies to avoid them—and tips for compliance.

Maintain Successful Government Contracts with a Focus on Cost Accounting Standards

Understanding CAS can help maintain successful government contracts and avoid noncompliance penalties.

Government Contractors: Navigate the Pre-award Survey

Successfully submit an accurate, compliant Standard Form 1408 using insights from government contracting professionals.