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Deltek Named an ERP Technology Expert: Delivering Value for Project-Based Businesses of All Sizes
Every ERP vendor is adding AI, but few can prove it's trustworthy for high-stakes work. Nucleus Research named Deltek an Expert in the 2026 Enterprise and SMB ERP Technology Value Matrix. The recognition centers on Costpoint, Vantagepoint, and Dela™, Deltek's AI orchestrator. For project-based businesses, AI features matter less than the audit trail behind them.
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How Draper Aden is Reinvesting $1M in Cash Flow Back into their Business with Deltek
Deltek recently had the opportunity to talk to Draper Aden’s CFO, Tim Cretney, to discuss how Deltek has helped them increase cash flow by more than $1Million.
6 Ways to Measure Your Consulting Firms Performance
Success is more than your Profit and Loss statement. Use these 6 key performance metrics (KPIs) to measure the success of your consulting business.
Incurred Cost Submission: Everything You Need to Know
Incurred Cost Submission is a requirement for all federal contractors holding cost-type or time and materials (T&M) contracts and a universal requirement regardless of agency customer.
10 Key Financial Performance Indicators for Government Contractors
Tracking the right KPIs for your government contracting business can provide insights to help you make the right decisions and run your business smarter and faster.
Accounting Practices for Government Contractors (Part 2)
<p>Part two of a two part blog series where we review the accounting practices of government contracting including: cost definition and allocation, contract types and revenue recognition</p>
Understanding the Value of Your AE Firm
There are a number of different ways to determine the value of an AE firm. Here is a summary of some of the common methods for valuing AE firms along with comments on their applications and usefulness.
Key Financial Ratios and Indicators for Engineers and Architects
by Dave Wahby, Principal, Wahby & Associates Your firm’s accounting software for architects and engineers will include two reports: An Income Statement (Profit and Loss Report) and a Balance Sheet. The income statement measures income relative to expenses for the period of time covered by that particular statement.
Do you DPE and Overhead
By Andrew Sam, Axium Certified Consultant I recently completed an Online Training Session on the “How and Why of DPE and Overhead.” Adding the cost of Direct Personnel Expenses (DPE) and Overhead to project costs is not a new concept, but it is a rather important one.
