Meet Your Trainer

PAUL GUNN

 
Lead Cost and Pricing Instructor: Known as a lively and energetic instructor, Mr. Paul Gunn, Sr., has a wealth of experience in Cost, Managerial, and Government Contract Auditing & Accounting.  His education and training includes a degree in accounting, an MBA in management, extensive training at the Defense Contract Audit Institute in Memphis, TN., and advanced training in accounting and financial software.  As an auditor with the DCAA, Mr. Gunn audited numerous contractors in many cities and states. His 25+  years of practical experience provides a training environment where attendees feel they are not getting just book knowledge and theory, but also how to practically apply what they learn to real day-to-day operations. 

Since 1992, Mr. Gunn has assisted numerous small government contractors nationwide in securing millions of dollars in contracts through satisfying audit, accounting, and pricing requirements.  Mr. Gunn also provided representation, negotiation, and liaison support with government buyers, contracting officers, price analysts, and DCAA auditors.  Mr. Gunn has trained thousands of small businesses and CPA’s in understanding how to establish profitable indirect rates, develop adequate accounting systems, prepare acceptable proposals and effectively interacting with auditors and other government personnel.  Mr. Gunn has served as an expert witness in criminal and termination cases for clients while providing forensic accounting services. Mr. Gunn has personally developed and implemented many automated accounting systems including Deltek, MAS90, SBT, Peachtree, and Quickbooks Pro.  As a business owner himself, he knows and understands firsthand the frustrations and issues that confront his colleagues each day.  An internationally renowned and well respected and sought after speaker and instructor. He has guest lectured for the Small Business Administration, Army Missile Command, Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Chamber Of Commerce, American Society of Women Accountants, and other small business civic organizations.   A true advocate for the small business community.