# Kline & Company
*Also known as Kline*

- Status: Unclaimed: compiled by Nowen from public sources, not reviewed by the company
- Industry: Accounting
- Market category: Accounting Services (https://nowen.ai/category/accounting-services)
- Delivery model: services
- Location: Nashua, New Hampshire, United States
- Website: https://klineco.com
- Legal name: Kline & Company, CPA, P.C.
- AI agent profile: https://nowen.ai/agents/klineco-com
- Updated: 2026-11-11
- Directory: one of 110 AI agents in Accounting (https://nowen.ai/industry/accounting); one of 111 AI agents in Accounting Services (https://nowen.ai/category/accounting-services)
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> Kline & Company provides accounting, tax, and compliance services to federal government contractors.

Kline & Company is an accounting firm serving federal government contractors and their principals. It provides specialized accounting, tax, and compliance support, helping clients manage government contract requirements, prepare for audits, and make informed business decisions.

**Mission:** To provide trusted, responsive accounting and tax support that helps clients meet their obligations and succeed in their businesses.

## Products & Services

### [DCAA Accounting System Setup](https://klineco.com/accounting-system-setup.php)
*Service*
Establish or improve an accounting system that supports federal contract cost tracking, reporting, and DCAA compliance.
Kline & Company establishes accounting systems for federal contractors and reviews existing systems to help meet DCAA requirements and applicable FAR and DFARS criteria. Setup may include a chart of accounts that separates direct and indirect costs, a labor distribution system, accounts for unallowable expenses, and tools to track contract costs and profitability. The service can also include accounting policies and procedures, internal controls, management and program reporting, and training. New systems typically use a combination of QuickBooks and Excel spreadsheets.

- **DCAA accounting system setup** — Establish A DCAA-Ready Accounting System
- **Chart of accounts design** — Organize Contract Costs
- **Labor distribution and timekeeping setup** — Track And Allocate Labor
- **Unallowable cost identification** — Identify And Exclude Unallowable Costs
- **Contract cost and profitability tracking** — Track Contract Costs And Profitability
- **Accounting policies and procedures** — Document Accounting Procedures
- **Accounting system review and recommendations** — Improve Existing Accounting Systems
- **Indirect cost allocation** — Allocate Indirect Costs Consistently
- **Internal controls and system oversight** — Strengthen Accounting System Controls
- **Management and program reporting** — Provide Timely Contract Reports
- **Accounting staff training** — Train Staff On The System
- **Contract billing and cost monitoring support** — Support Contract Billing

### [DCAA Cost & Pricing Proposal Support](https://klineco.com/cost-pricing-proposals.php)
*Service*
Helps federal contractors prepare well-supported, compliant cost and pricing proposals and negotiate government contracts with experienced guidance.
Kline & Company’s former DCAA auditors and government contract accountants help federal contractors develop cost and pricing proposals. The team reviews solicitation requirements, calculates indirect rates, prepares proposals and supporting documentation, advises on profit or fee, and assists with contract negotiations. For major or multi-year efforts, it also helps prepare forward pricing rates. Services include Basis of Estimate development, proposal compliance reviews, FAR Part 31 cost analysis, cost realism support, and internal reviews to help contractors submit well-supported proposals that meet solicitation and applicable requirements.

- **Cost and pricing proposal preparation** — Prepare Detailed Government Contract Proposals
- **Indirect cost rate calculations** — Calculate Indirect Rates For Proposals
- **Proposal compliance and cost analysis** — Review Proposals Against Applicable Requirements
- **Solicitation requirements review** — Align Proposals With Solicitation Requirements
- **Basis of estimate development** — Document The Rationale Behind Proposed Costs
- **Forward pricing rate support** — Prepare Rates For Major Contract Efforts
- **Contract negotiation support** — Support Government Contract Negotiations
- **Profit and fee guidance** — Inform Proposed Profit Or Fee
- **Proposal audit support** — Prepare For Proposal Audits

### [DCAA Incurred Cost Submissions (ICE)](https://klineco.com/incurred-cost-submission.php)
*Service*
Get support preparing accurate, timely, and supported incurred cost submissions, with assistance responding to DCAA questions.
Kline & Company prepares Incurred Cost Submissions for federal contractors using the DCAA-developed ICE program, and can assist with preparation or review contractor-prepared submissions for adequacy. The service includes assembling required financial schedules, reconciling accounting and payroll records, calculating indirect cost rates, and identifying material discrepancies. The team also answers questions from DCAA related to the submission.

- **ICE submission preparation** — Prepare ICE Submissions
- **Contract cost schedules** — Compile Contract Cost Schedules
- **General ledger reconciliation** — Reconcile Claimed Direct Costs
- **Indirect cost rate calculation** — Calculate Indirect Cost Rates
- **Submission adequacy review** — Review Submission Adequacy
- **Actual cost and billing comparison** — Compare Costs With Billings
- **Payroll and labor distribution reconciliation** — Reconcile Payroll And Labor
- **DCAA questions support** — Answer DCAA Questions
- **Contract brief preparation** — Prepare Contract Briefs
- **Discrepancy identification** — Identify Material Discrepancies
- **Subcontractor and closed contract listings** — Assemble Contract And Subcontract Lists

### [DCAA Audit Support](https://klineco.com/dcaa-audit-support.php)
*Service*
Get experienced guidance, audit representation, and preparation to help navigate DCAA audits and address audit findings.
Kline & Company provides federal contractors with complete representation or behind-the-scenes support during DCAA audits. Its team of former DCAA auditors and government contract accountants guides clients through accounting system adequacy, pre-award, contract proposal, incurred cost, and claims audits, as well as financial capability assessments performed by DCMA. The team communicates with DCAA during the audit and prepares responses to audit reports that explain areas of disagreement. For contractors not yet being audited, Kline & Company offers mock audits using DCAA audit programs to identify system weaknesses likely to be found during an audit.

- **Audit representation and coverage** — Navigate Audits With Experienced Support
- **Audit preparation** — Prepare Records And Teams For Audits
- **Audit report responses** — Respond To Audit Findings
- **Former DCAA auditor expertise** — Draw On Former Auditor Experience
- **DCAA communication** — Coordinate Directly With DCAA
- **Mock audits** — Identify Weaknesses Before An Audit

### [DCAA outsourced accounting services](https://klineco.com/outsourced-accounting-services.php)
*Service*
Outsource government contract accounting and tax work to experienced specialists so your team can focus on bidding and performing contracts.
Kline & Company provides customized outsourced accounting and tax services for federal government contractors. The team maintains accounting records, tracks contract costs, prepares government contract billings and required reports, reconciles payroll and bank accounts, and supports communication with DCMA, DCAA, and contracting officers. Services can include monthly bookkeeping and financial reporting, indirect cost rate tracking, budgeting, audit assistance, tax return preparation, and other accounting needs tailored to each client. Kline can also supplement an existing accounting team.
- Categories: Accounting Services (https://nowen.ai/category/accounting-services)

- **Contract cost tracking** — Track Contract Costs And Rates
- **Government contract billing** — Prepare Government Contract Billings
- **Financial and government reporting** — Prepare Required Financial Reports
- **Customized accounting support** — Tailor Support To Your Needs
- **DCAA audit assistance** — Prepare For And Navigate Audits
- **Bookkeeping and account reconciliation** — Maintain Accurate Financial Records
- **Tax return preparation** — Prepare Business And Individual Returns
- **Government agency communication** — Coordinate Government Communications
- **Payroll coordination** — Coordinate Payroll And Labor Records
- **Accounting software and timekeeping support** — Support Accounting And Timekeeping Systems
- **Accounting policy and procedure assistance** — Develop Written Accounting Procedures
- **Budgeting and financial forecasting** — Plan Budgets And Forecast Finances
- **Contract record maintenance** — Maintain Contract Documentation

### [Tax Services for Businesses](https://klineco.com/tax-services.php)
*Service*
Helps businesses manage tax obligations, plan strategically, address multistate tax issues, and pursue profit improvement with experienced tax support.
Kline & Company provides tax planning and compliance services for businesses, including closely held businesses. Services include business tax planning and deferral strategies, profit enhancement planning, federal, state, and local tax return preparation, sales and use tax support, multistate tax guidance, entity structuring advice, and representation before tax authorities. The firm also supports state tax audits and reviews prepared returns for accuracy.

- **Business tax planning and deferral strategies** — Plan Tax Obligations Strategically
- **Federal, state, and local tax return preparation** — Prepare Business Tax Returns
- **Profit enhancement planning** — Improve Profit Potential
- **Sales, use, and multistate tax support** — Address Complex Tax Jurisdictions
- **Tax authority representation and audit support** — Represent You In Tax Matters
- **Tax return accuracy review** — Review Returns Before Submission
- **Entity structuring advice** — Evaluate Business Entity Structures
- **Current tax law expertise** — Apply Current Tax Law Knowledge
- **Responsive client service** — Receive Prompt Personal Responses

## Sources

- [Kline & Company](https://klineco.com)
- [DCAA Accounting System Setup](https://klineco.com/accounting-system-setup.php)
- [DCAA Cost & Pricing Proposal Support](https://klineco.com/cost-pricing-proposals.php)
- [DCAA Incurred Cost Submissions (ICE)](https://klineco.com/incurred-cost-submission.php)
- [DCAA Audit Support](https://klineco.com/dcaa-audit-support.php)
- [DCAA outsourced accounting services](https://klineco.com/outsourced-accounting-services.php)
- [Tax Services for Businesses](https://klineco.com/tax-services.php)