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Better Revenue Forecasting with Vantagepoint

Forecasting revenue is a key part of the monthly process for project managers, business managers and controllers in professional service companies. Learn how Vantagepoint can replace spreadsheet-type tools to streamline processes and ensure business decisions are made with current data.

April 8, 2021

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Efficient Invoicing: Ajera’s Paperless Billing Review

<p>Cash flow is an important component to every thriving business. Learn how Deltek Ajera's Paperless Billing Review allows you to streamline the invoicing process so you can improve cash flow.</p>

March 25, 2021

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What is Professional Services Automation (PSA) Software?

PSA stands for Professional Services Automation. Discover what PSA software is and get tips for selecting the right PSA system for your business.

September 20, 2020

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How Jostin Construction is Driving Growth Through Culture, Partnerships and Business Efficiencies

Thank you to all of our incredible #DeltekProjectNation construction customers as we recognize Construction Appreciation Week! Learn how Deltek ComputerEase has developed a long-term partnership with Jostin Construction to grow their business and power their project success. To hear more from Jostin Construction and how we can support your construction business, join us for Virtual Deltek Insight 2020, September 15 -16.

September 14, 2020

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What the Deltek + ComputerEase Story Means for Contractors

By now you’ve heard the news that Deltek has acquired ComputerEase. In this blog, ComputerEase Vice President, John Meibers, shares why he is so excited and energized by this change and what current and future clients can expect from this acquisition long term.

November 13, 2019

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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.

January 23, 2019

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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.

December 12, 2018

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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.

April 3, 2018

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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>

December 11, 2017

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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.

January 24, 2017

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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.

August 15, 2013

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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.

March 17, 2013