Wendroff & Associates, CPA

07/21/2026

Do we have a future accountant in the house? 🤓

Brian Wendroff’s son Sammy visited the office yesterday to see what a day at work looks like. He worked on his new computer, attended a meeting in the conference room, prepared his first tax return, and got it ready to mail to the IRS.

Pretty solid first day. We’ll give him a few more years before adding him to the payroll. 🧾✏️💼

07/07/2026

Last reminder: DCAA Ready Session 2 is this Thursday, July 9 at 2:00 PM ET.

This free session will focus on one of the most important foundations of DCAA readiness — building the right Chart of Accounts in QuickBooks Online.

Attendees will receive a CPA-reviewed Chart of Accounts Template with 147 accounts ready for QuickBooks Online, plus access to the recording and a certificate of completion for those who join live.

📅 Thursday, July 9 · 2:00 PM ET
Register here: https://www.usewisecost.com/webinars

Presented in partnership with WiseCost, STATION DC, Mission Cultivate, and Dunbar Consulting, Inc.

07/03/2026

As our country honors its 250th anniversary, our team is also proud to celebrate a milestone of our own: 20 years of serving clients with strategic accounting, tax, and advisory support.

We’re grateful for the business owners, nonprofit leaders, government contractors, and entrepreneurs who have been part of our story — and for the opportunity to keep supporting the people and organizations building what comes next.

Wishing you a safe and happy 4th of July weekend!

06/30/2026

If you want to sell to the federal government, your accounting system can disqualify you before you ever win a contract.

For many GovCons, that is where the Chart of Accounts becomes a problem.

Most GovCons start on a QuickBooks setup built to invoice, not to pass a DCAA review. When Direct, Fringe, Overhead, and G&A costs aren't separated correctly, indirect rates and audits get much harder.

Join us for Session 2 of the DCAA Ready series:

The Right Chart of Accounts.
Thursday, July 9 · 2:00 PM ET · Free
(link to register in comments)

You'll walk away with:

✅ How to structure your QuickBooks Chart of Accounts across the DCAA cost pools: Direct, Fringe, Overhead, G&A, and Unallowables

✅ How to classify the tricky cases (travel, business meals, facilities) the way auditors expect

✅ How labor distribution maps back to your accounts

✅ A free CPA-reviewed Chart of Accounts template (147 accounts, ready for QuickBooks Online), plus a Certificate of Completion

In partnership with WiseCost, STATION DC, Mission Cultivate, and Dunbar Consulting, Inc.

06/24/2026

With 20 years of advising business owners, we’ve seen a familiar pattern.

Companies work hard to grow, but many still make important financial decisions based on bank balances, gut instinct, or incomplete information because they lack the visibility and structure needed to plan ahead.

Through our Fractional CFO Advisory services, our role is to help business owners move from reacting to proactively managing the business.

We provide:

💡 Financial visibility into what is actually happening in your business�
💡 12-month forecasting to anticipate revenue, expenses, and cash flow needs
💡 Ongoing advisory meetings that create accountability and keep planning active
💡 Focused KPI tracking to help leadership stay aligned with business goals

The result is more informed decision-making, fewer surprises, and a stronger foundation for growth.

If your business has reached the point where bookkeeping and basic budgeting/forecasting aren't providing the strategic insight you need, but you're not ready for a full-time CFO, Fractional CFO Advisory may be the next step.

Learn more about our services: https://www.wendroffcpa.com/arlington/fractional-cfo-advisory-services/

06/18/2026

Brian Wendroff, CPA will be a featured panelist for the Northern Chapter of VSCPA's upcoming webinar, AI Opportunities and Risks for NOVA CPA Firms: A Roundtable Conversation with Experienced AI Users.

This online discussion will bring together CPA firm leaders and experienced AI users to explore how artificial intelligence is changing the way firms think about workflow, client service, risk, efficiency, and the future of the profession.

Brian will join fellow panelists: Roland Jeon, Founder and Managing Partner for Pillar Advisors and Kayla Kania, Mid-Atlantic Regional Leader and Partner at Aprio.

The discussion will be moderated by Ira Rosenbloom, Chief Operating Executive of Optimum Strategies, LLC.

Event Details:

📅 Tuesday, June 30, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
💻 Live online interactive webinar
🎓 2 CPE hours
💲 Free for Northern Chapter members; $40 for non-members

Register here: https://www.memberleap.com/members/evr/reg_main.php?evid=52229181&orgcode=VCPA

06/16/2026

For small GovCons, DCAA compliance can feel overwhelming — especially when the first real test comes during an audit or accounting system review.

That is exactly why Wendroff & Associates and WiseCost created the DCAA Ready webinar series.

In this first session, Sarah Sun, CPA, Tax Manager at Wendroff & Associates, joins Alfonso Aguilera, CEO and Co-Founder of WiseCost, to cover the basics: what DCAA compliance means, what the SF-1408 checklist evaluates, where companies commonly fall short, and what to put in place before your first cost-type contract.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/IktDZx6bGDo?si=-mWBg0yqpamOfQsB

Future sessions:
📅 Session 2 — July 9: QuickBooks + DCAA: The Right Chart of Accounts
📅 Session 3 — August 6: How to Survive a DCAA Audit

Free registration for future webinars: usewisecost.com/webinars

Most government contractors find out they're not DCAA-compliant whe...

06/04/2026

Today is the day. 📅

DCAA Ready — Session 01 starts at 2:00 PM ET.

If you work with government contracts and haven’t registered yet, there’s still time.

Registration link 👉 https://bit.ly/4e75Uuh

We’ll cover what an adequate accounting system actually requires under DCAA, the most common mistakes small GovCons make before their first audit, and what you can fix today without replacing your existing tools.

Live Q&A · Recording included · Free DCAA Self-Assessment Checklist for all attendees.

06/03/2026

Tax Planning Season Is Underway! 📅

If your income, business activity, investments, or expenses have changed this year, now is the time to revisit your tax strategy.

During your tax planning session, we'll:

✅ Estimate your 2026 tax liability
✅ Review deductions, credits, and retirement contributions
✅ Plan around new tax legislation and key deadlines
✅ Discuss life changes and their potential tax impact

Proactive tax planning can help reduce your annual tax liability, improve cash flow, and minimize surprises when it's time to file.

Mid-year is one of the best opportunities to make adjustments while there is still time to take action.

Contact us today to schedule your tax planning session:
https://bit.ly/WendroffCPATaxPlanning

05/26/2026

Most GovCons find out they're not DCAA-compliant when an auditor tells them. By then, it's too late.

This summer, Wendroff & Associates and WiseCost, Inc. are co-hosting “DCAA Ready”, a free 3-part series built around the real situations GovCons face before and during a DCAA review.

📆 Session 1 — June 4, DCAA Compliance: Where to Start
What an adequate accounting system requires, the most common mistakes small GovCons make, and what you can fix today without replacing your existing tools.

Every attendee receives a free DCAA Self-Assessment Checklist and access to the recording.

We're offering a limited number of free spots for the Wendroff & Associates network. Use code DCAA_WENDROFF at checkout before they run out.

Register link in the comments 👇