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June, 03 2020

Emerging Government Contractors: Are you in it for the long run?

Accounting Software Small Government Contractor

If your government contracting firm is going to be in the business a year from now and beyond, then why operate at a disadvantage? A purpose built, industry specific cost accounting system doesn't ... Read the Blog

May, 06 2020

What to Expect When Buying Another Company That Happens to be a Contractor

Government Contractor Business Tips FAR Compliance

Speaking from personal experience, the process of going through with a business acquisition as a seller or a buyer is never easy. An acquisition involving two government contractors can be especially ... Read the Blog

April, 10 2020

The Benefits of Cloud Hosted Accounting Software

Accounting Software SYMPAQ Benefits

Accounting software systems utilizing the Software as a Service (SaaS) delivery model have transformed business processes across many industries, including government contracting. With widespread ... Read the Blog

March, 13 2020

Your Internal Controls: Speed Bumps, Guardrails and Stop Signs

Business Tips DCAA Accounting

Internal controls are the speed bumps, guardrails and stop signs when it comes to your financial systems. This post details what this metaphor means and why it's so important, especially if you're ... Read the Blog

February, 12 2020

What is an Indirect Rate?

Government Contractor Business Tips Definitions

For those of you who are new to government contracting, and in particular cost reimbursable government contracting, the jargon can sound as strange as an unfamiliar foreign language. In this post, we ... Read the Blog

January, 09 2020

Tips for Reducing Audit Costs

DCAA Audits Capability Audits Business Tips

Is your business seeking ways to reduce expenses? Check out a few tips you can use to reduce audit costs and save money. Read the Blog

December, 06 2019

What is a Wrap Rate?

Government Contractor Definitions

In this post, we define what a Wrap Rate is in Government Contracting and provide some real-life examples as to how Wrap Rates are used in the GovCon industry Read the Blog

November, 08 2019

Trust but Verify - Double Check Your ERP/Financial Software Output

Government Contractor Accounting Software Business Tips

Sophisticated and seasoned accounting software users understand the need to verify key calculations generated by their automated accounting software. Those users who do not could eventually end up ... Read the Blog

October, 17 2019

Tips to Get Past the Flashy User Interface: Things to Consider with Project Cost Accounting Software

DCAA Audits Accounting Software Business Tips

Flashy accounting software may be visually appealing, but for government contractors it's far more important that your software be comprehensive and compliant. Learn more about what to look for when ... Read the Blog

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