CAVU

What CAVU does

CAVU Advisors (legal entity WSL Consulting, LLC) is a Columbia, Maryland-based professional services firm founded in 2006 that provides accounting outsourcing and financial consulting to federal government contractors. The firm serves companies operating across civilian, defense, and intelligence community agencies, delivering controller-to-CFO-level advisory services including DCAA-compliant accounting, wrap rate optimization, indirect rate forecasting, forward-pricing for proposals, and accounting system reviews. Its core service lines are Financial Consulting and Accounting Outsourcing, complemented by technology products (the proprietary ClickVue reconciliation tool) and platform optimization services for Unanet, Deltek, QuickBooks, and the patent-pending Nue Financial Forecasting and Scenario Planning System.

The company's technology stack combines licensed proprietary software (ClickVue), a patent-pending scenario planning system (Nue), and certified partner status with leading government contractor ERP platforms. CAVU holds triple certification as a Unanet Reseller Partner, Services Partner, and Outsourced Accounting Partner, and was named Unanet Partner of the Year 2023-2024. Its marketing motion is sales-led and content-driven, using educational blog posts, downloadable calculators (Wrap Rate Calculator, Bill Rate Calculator), webinars, and email newsletters to attract federal contractor CFOs and controllers across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region. Customers include Women-Owned Small Business federal contractors and aerospace, defense, and government sector firms.

CAVU generates revenue primarily through professional services engagements (hourly or fixed-scope accounting outsourcing and financial consulting) supplemented by ClickVue subscription licensing with setup charges. The firm employed 11-50 people as of the most recent data and was acquired by Aprio in April 2026 to expand Aprio's federal contractor advisory capabilities and regional footprint. Founder Susan Beall leads as CEO and co-founder, with Bryan Walston serving as CFO Group Lead and Mike Kalnasy as VP of Client Engagement.

Name

CAVU

Legal name

WSL Consulting, LLC

Website

https://cavuadvisors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CAVU Advisors provides accounting outsourcing, financial consulting, and DCAA-compliance advisory services to federal government contractors across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region, supported by its proprietary ClickVue reconciliation tool and partnerships with Unanet, Deltek, QuickBooks, and Nue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Federal Government Contract Accounting & Advisory

NAICS

Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211), Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (522)

SIC

Miscellaneous Business Credit Institution (6159)

akta.pro primary industry

Intercompany & Consolidation Support (Eliminations, Group Reporting Support) (BPAAAGAG)

Keywords

• Government contract accounting
• DCAA compliance services
• Federal contractor advisory
• Accounting outsourcing
• Wrap rate consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Accounting Outsourcing Services: Full or partial accounting support services for government contractors, including controller to CFO level advisors, DCAA compliance, and ongoing accounting operations.
2. Financial Consulting Services: Financial consulting engagements including budget forecasting, wrap rate calculations, indirect rate analysis, and scenario planning for government contractors.
3. ClickVue Software Licensing: Subscription-based licensing of ClickVue software tool with implementation fees and ongoing access. Order forms require signed agreements with credit card payment authorization or other payment forms for pre-pay of Core setup charges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CAVU provides accounting outsourcing and financial consulting services specialized for federal government contractors, with controller-to-CFO-level advisors handling DCAA compliance, accounting system reviews, wrap rate calculations, indirect rate forecasting, and proposal pricing. It supplements advisory services with proprietary technology including ClickVue reconciliation software, the Nue Financial Forecasting and Scenario Planning System, and optimization engagements for Unanet, Deltek, and QuickBooks platforms.

Product overview

CAVU is now part of Aprio and provides financial consulting and accounting outsourcing services for government contractors, operating under the 'Extreme Visibility' brand. The company offers two core service lines: Financial Consulting (controller to CFO-level advisors) and Accounting Outsourcing (full or partial accounting support). CAVU's technology offerings include ClickVue (a proprietary reconciliation tool), Unanet Optimization services, and Platforms & Integrations support for core systems including Unanet, Deltek, QuickBooks, and Nue. The company also provides practical calculator tools (Wrap Rate Calculator, Bill Rate Calculator) and various checklists for DCAA compliance and accounting system maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ClickVue: A tool provided by WSL Consulting, LLC d/b/a CAVU Advisors for government contractor accounting and reconciliation services

Products and services

• Financial Consulting Controller-to-CFO level financial advisory services for federal government contractors covering budget forecasting, scenario planning, wrap rate calculations, indirect rate analysis, and financial strategy. Delivered by experienced government contracting accounting specialists.
• Accounting Outsourcing Full or partial outsourced accounting support for federal government contractors, focused on providing quality, timely accounting while maintaining government compliance and monitoring key business metrics.
• ClickVue A proprietary software tool licensed by WSL Consulting, LLC d/b/a CAVU Advisors for financial reconciliation and accounting services for government contractors, designed to turn reconciliation into a strategic advantage. Licensed to users under a ClickVue License Agreement with implementation and ongoing subscription fees.
• Unanet Optimization Optimization services for the Unanet ERP platform helping federal government contractors maximize advanced features including project reporting, indirect cost calculations, GL reconciliation, month-end closing processes, and DCAA compliance.
• Platforms & Integrations Services related to core system platforms used by government contractors, including Unanet, Deltek, QuickBooks, and Nue, supporting implementation, optimization, and transition (e.g., QuickBooks to Unanet migrations) engagements.

Quantifiable outcome

• CAVU client used Weighted Guidelines Method to enhance profit by 1.5% over predecessor contract

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and supporting.

• AprioflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026Aprio acquired CAVU Advisors in April 2026 to expand its presence in the government contracting sector and enhance regional capabilities in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia areas. The acquisition strengthens Aprio's advisory and accounting services for federal contractors.
• UnanetcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatform partner providing ERP software for government contractors. CAVU offers Unanet Optimization services and is a certified Unanet Reseller Partner, Services Partner, and Outsourced Accounting Partner.
• DeltekcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatform partner providing ERP and project management solutions for government contractors. CAVU provides optimization services for Deltek systems including Costpoint.
• QuickBookssupportingTechnology or IntegrationPlatform partner. CAVU assists clients with QuickBooks to Unanet transitions and provides expertise in QuickBooks configuration for government contractors.
• NuecoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for Nue Financial Forecasting and Scenario Planning System used for budget forecasting, scenario planning, and enterprise value calculations. Nue Guided Discovery Process with patent pending.
• WSL Consulting, LLCflagshipOthersCAVU Advisors operates as a segment of WSL Consulting, LLC. WSL Consulting is the licensor of ClickVue software product provided by CAVU Advisors.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• WithumSmith+Brown (Withum): Withum operates a Government Contractor Services group providing DCAA-compliant accounting, indirect rate calculations, wrap rate modeling, and ERP optimization — directly comparable to CAVU's core service lines and target buyer profile.
• Cherry Bekaert: Cherry Bekaert's Government Contractor practice delivers audit, tax, and advisory services to federal contractors across DCAA, FAR, and CAS requirements. The firm's national reach and similar service mix make it one of CAVU's closest direct competitors.
• Aronson LLC: Aronson has a long-standing Government Contractor Services group providing DCAA-compliant accounting, contract audit support, and indirect rate consulting to mid-market federal contractors in the Mid-Atlantic region — directly overlapping CAVU's geographic and service focus.

Broad incumbents

• CohnReznick: CohnReznick's Government & Public Sector practice offers DCAA accounting, contract audit, and ERP advisory to federal contractors nationally. As a top-20 accounting firm, it competes with CAVU on larger engagements while CAVU retains an edge in smaller, outsourced-controller mandates.
• Marcum LLP: Marcum's Government Services group provides audit, tax, and advisory to government contractors and is actively expanding its DCAA capabilities nationally. Its scale and acquisition strategy make it a broad incumbent competitor rather than a niche pure-play like CAVU.
• Baker Tilly US: Baker Tilly's Federal Government Contracting practice provides DCAA-compliant accounting, contract audit, and technology advisory to mid-market and large federal contractors. Comparable in target customer and service mix, but operates at a substantially larger scale.
• FORVIS: FORVIS (formed from the merger of BKD and Dixon Hughes Goodman) operates a Government Contractor practice providing DCAA-compliant audit and advisory services nationally. Comparable customer base with broader geographic coverage than CAVU.
• RSM US: RSM's Aerospace & Government Services practice serves federal contractors with DCAA-compliant accounting and consulting. As a top-10 U.S. firm, it competes with CAVU for mid-tier federal contractor engagements but is not a pure-play specialist.

Emerging players

• Unanet: Unanet is the leading ERP for government contractors and CAVU's primary technology partner. While Unanet sells software directly, its partner ecosystem (in which CAVU was Partner of the Year) creates a co-sell and implementation relationship that overlaps with CAVU's professional services value chain.
• Deltek: Deltek (and its Costpoint ERP) is a core system for many of CAVU's federal contractor clients. Like Unanet, Deltek offers its own implementation services and partner network, creating both a partnership channel and a partial overlap with CAVU's optimization practice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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