Ryan Byrd provides consulting services in the fields of government contract accounting, administration, and compliance.
He has experience providing consulting, financial advisory, and audit services to companies and organizations that range from middle market to the Fortune 100. He has in-depth experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and other federal government procurement regulations.
Mr. Byrd’s expertise includes working with companies in a variety of industries, including professional services, aerospace, defense, manufacturing, information technology, telecommunications, biotech, and not-for-profit organizations, all of which receive federal funds. He has advised numerous commercial companies on how to adapt practices to conform to the unique government contracting regulated environment.
Mr. Byrd has experience with all forms of government contract acquisition matters, from competitive procurements to commercial item exemptions. He advises throughout the entire life cycle of government contracts and provides expert advice on complex government contract accounting and contract administration-related matters.
Mr. Byrd has worked with companies on merger and acquisition assignments on both the buy-side and sell-side, and provides due diligence support to identify issues/benefits associated with cost accounting and other regulatory impacts associated with the transaction. He has assisted companies to prepare and deliver voluntary disclosures, with results and findings presented in connection with settlement negotiations.
Employment History
Argy, Wiltse & Robinson, P.C.
Senior manager, Business and Government Contract consulting group
KPMG, LLP
Manager, Aerospace and Defense Audit practice
Education
University of Maryland, College Park
BS, Accounting
Credentials
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Maryland and Virginia
Professional Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Greater Washington Society of CPAs
National Defense Industrial Association
Professional Services Council
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