Cheryl Anderson, CPA

Director

Cheryl Anderson has been a Director with Redstone Government Consulting, Inc., since 2013. She provides Government Contract Consulting services to our government contractors primarily related to equitable adjustment claims, terminations, CAS Disclosure Statements, and DCAA audit expectations. Prior to joining Redstone Government Consulting, Cheryl served in several capacities with DCAA for more than 35 years. Upon her retirement, she was a regional audit manager with DCAA.

Professional Experience

Cheryl began her DCAA career in 1978 as an auditor trainee with the Ingalls Resident Office in Pascagoula, Mississippi. After instructing at the Defense Contract Audit Institute for four years, Cheryl returned to the Eastern Region in 1990, holding various audit positions before ultimately becoming a Regional Audit Manager in August 2005. Cheryl had overall management responsibility for audits performed by approximately 200 employees. During her tenure with DCAA, Cheryl was involved in conducting or managing a variety of compliance audits, including cost proposals, incurred cost submissions, systems, Cost Accounting Standards, claims, defective pricing, financial capability, and agreed-upon procedures. Cheryl directly supported the government litigation team on a contract dispute and has prepared and presented various lectures and seminars to DCAA staff. In addition, Cheryl served as an instructor for the Government Audit Training Institute for more than 20 years.

Cheryl currently specializes in preparing clients for more complex DCAA audits, providing advice on FAR cost principles and contract regulatory provisions, and assisting clients in anticipating and addressing audits.

Education

• BS in Accounting, Auburn University at Montgomery
• MBA, Wichita State University
• OPM’s Management and Executive Development Centers (Completed Courses)
• The Federal Executive Institute (Completed Courses)

Designations and Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant