6 Pitfalls of Accounting and ERP System Implementations

Many things can hamper the successful implementation of a new accounting and ERP system. Although our team specializes in Deltek Costpoint implementations, we believe the following six mistakes can create significant pitfalls for the implementation of any system.

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Topics: Compliant Accounting Infrastructure, DFARS Business Systems, Deltek Costpoint

Risks and Consequences to Billing and Revenue Changes in Deltek Costpoint

While it may be tempting to change the Project Account Group (PAG) in Deltek Costpoint, revenue and billing formulas, revenue and billing formula levels, or a combination of both, you must consider the risks and consequences accompanying this decision.

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Topics: Compliant Accounting Infrastructure, DCAA Audit Support, Deltek Costpoint

Deltek Costpoint 8.2: Empowering Businesses with Enhanced Efficiency and User Experience

In today's fast-paced business landscape, staying ahead of the competition requires agile and comprehensive financial management solutions. Deltek, a leading provider of enterprise software for project-based industries, has once again demonstrated its commitment to innovation with the release of Deltek Costpoint 8.2 starting in July 2023. This eagerly awaited update brings a host of new features and improvements designed to streamline operations, enhance user experience, and maximize productivity. In this blog post, we will delve into the exciting enhancements that Costpoint 8.2 offers, including time and expense improvements, dark mode integration, simplified navigation, in-app learning guides, and the availability of Redstone Government Consulting to assist businesses in deploying this world-class ERP solution.

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Topics: Deltek Costpoint

Deltek Costpoint Chat - October 31, 2022

It has been a busy and exciting third quarter here at Redstone GCI! We have become both a certified Costpoint GCCM implementation partner with Deltek and an approved Deltek Pro Bookkeeper partner! Somehow, we are already in the final quarter of the fiscal year, and it looks to be a quarter full of new opportunities and year end preparations.

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Topics: Deltek Costpoint

Graduate to Deltek Costpoint by Leveraging Industry-Specific Accounting Expertise

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As a small business you know all too well the challenges of managing your back-office accounting activities with limited resources. The headache that comes with reconciling data from an entry-level third-party accounting tool and trying to maintain governmental compliance standards, while being prepared for a contract audit at any time, can be overwhelming for a small finance team.

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Topics: Deltek Costpoint

Deltek Costpoint Chat - July 28, 2022

Wow! It’s hard to believe half the year is already over. Summertime brings great outdoor time in the sun, much needed vacations, and a slowdown period of accounting deadlines. Hopefully, the hustle and bustle of year end closing, audits and Incurred Cost Submission are now complete and the summer months can provide valuable work time to catch up with any back burner projects, as well as an opportunity to get a head start on upcoming year-end needs. Here are some suggestions for your third quarter focus:

  • Reconciliations
  • Backlog
  • Training
  • Government Fiscal Year Preparedness
  • Schedule FUN Time!
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Topics: Deltek Costpoint

Deltek Costpoint Chat - April 29, 2022

Now that year end and quarter 1 is behind us, what is next? If you guessed Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS), you are correct. June 1st is fast approaching and there are a few housekeeping items you can do to ensure that your accounting team has an efficient and painless process ahead of them.

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Topics: Deltek Costpoint

Common Deltek Costpoint Questions and Complaints (Part 2)

Heather Stroud is a Senior Consultant in the Deltek Costpoint group at Redstone Government Consulting. She works primarily in the Accounting, Projects, and Planning modules. The Costpoint Group works with our clients to implement Costpoint, create customized Costpoint training, and assist with day-to-day processing. Redstone’s President, Asa Gilliland and Heather Stroud are going to sit down to go over some common Costpoint questions and complaints we hear from our clients.

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Topics: Vlog, Deltek Costpoint

Common Deltek Costpoint Questions and Complaints (Part 1)

Heather Stroud is a Senior Consultant in the Deltek Costpoint group at Redstone Government Consulting. She works primarily in the Accounting, Projects, and Planning modules. The Costpoint Group works with our clients to implement Costpoint, create customized Costpoint training, and assist with day-to-day processing. Redstone’s President, Asa Gilliland and Heather Stroud are going to sit down to go over some common Costpoint questions and complaints we hear from our clients.

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Topics: Vlog, Deltek Costpoint

Deltek Costpoint Chat - October 28, 2021

The Redstone GCI Costpoint group recently attended a Deltek partner meeting to learn more about the changes coming in the latest 8.1 version release. A highly requested feature from our client base, this update contains real time integration of data between Costpoint and Time & Expense. The system will no longer need to pass data back and forth for UDTs (User Defined Tables) 1-11, which include the major master data of Account, Project, PLC, Pay Type, and Organization.

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Topics: Deltek Costpoint