Government Contractors

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Business Information Systems

Business Process Reengineering

Deltek

Deltek Costpoint Services

ERP Design & Implementation

Financial Planning & Analysis

Analytics for Government Contractors

Software Selection

Systems Integration

Technical Services

Government Contracting & Compliance

Tricentis 

Upgrade to Deltek Costpoint 8.0

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Manufacturing & Distribution

Retail

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Real Estate

Partner Emeritus, CPA

Private Client

Partner, CPA

Cloud Strategies

Enterprise Solutions Implementation

Enterprise Solutions Optimization

Enterprise Solutions Evaluation & Selection

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)

Authored by Kevin Brandt and Sam Lunde Test automation tools save time and effort when upgrading to a new version of Deltek Costpoint. With organizations moving to Costpoint 8.0, automated testing is becoming more common and more beneficial, since the need for robust regression testing grows with each new release.  With automated testing, a “bot” executes each step of a test case. Automated testing reduces the manual burden of testing and allows teams to focus on unique and complex tests, while bots complete the bulk of the straightforward testing. But which tool should you use for your Costpoint testing? Two contenders are Deltek Test Runner and the Costpoint Testing Accelerator, powered by Tricentis Tosca.   The Costpoint Testing Accelerator is a custom, automated test solution designed for Costpoint, leveraging Tricentis Tosca. This tool has key strengths, including: Speed: Rapid execution of test cases equals hundreds of test cases per hour. Efficiency: Test cases are linked together quickly and easily to rapidly produce integrated tests. Reporting: Test cases are linked to an execution list to provide comprehensive data on results and detailed reporting. Interface: Managing test cases is easy with intuitive navigation and process flow. Costpoint Extensibility compatibility: Screen customizations and extensions are easily handled. Training and knowledge transfer: Tricentis’ suite of online resources and community is supported with Baker Tilly’s end-user training. Deltek Test Runner has some gaps, including:  Speed: Does not allow for configuration of an automated agent, which causes the automation to move at a pace that is slower than many users. Efficiency: Is able to package automated test scripts to run in a test suite; however, the scripts tend to deteriorate when run together, as fields are missed and the tool moves more slowly. Reporting: Lacks in-depth reporting features that offer key metrics and analysis. Interface: Home screen does not show a clear methodology for end users to follow. Costpoint Extensibility compatibility: Not able to efficiently account for customized fields that are set up through Costpoint Extensibility. Training and knowledge transfer: Basic documentation; lacks online resources and a community of shared experience.  To learn more about the Costpoint Testing Accelerator and how it can increase your testing coverage and speed your testing cycles, while reducing demands on your team, contact Kevin Brandt or Sam Lunde.

Test automation tools will save time and effort when upgrading to Costpoint 8. Which tool, the Costpoint Testing Accelerator with Tricentis Tosca or Deltek Test Runner, should you use?

Which test automation tool is right for Costpoint?

Download the presentation  Are you familiar with average costing?  In this webinar, originally presented during Deltek Insight 2020, Micki Colloton, Lisa Lewis and Larissa Simkovich, all managers in Baker Tilly’s Government Contractor Solutions practice, explain what average actual cost is and dive into why it is important in Costpoint.  View the recording to understand how the setup of inventory abbreviations and Part definitions plus the actions of inventory transactions including moving items IN and OUT of inventory can affect the average cost of your parts.  For more information or to learn how Baker Tilly specialists can help, reach out to your Baker Tilly professional or contact our team.
 
 

In this webinar, originally presented during Deltek Insight 2020, Micki Colloton, Lisa Lewis and Larissa Simkovich, all managers in Baker Tilly’s Government Contractor Solutions practice, explain what average actual cost is and dive into why it is important in Costpoint. 

Mindfulness with average costing

Download the presentation  Costpoint 8 is coming! It will introduce new innovation, providing government contractors with even more powerful intelligence within the entire project lifecycle. The time is now to start planning your upgrade!
  In this webinar, originally presented during Deltek Insight 2020, Kevin Brandt, principal, and Sarah Senseney, manager, in Baker Tilly’s Government Contractor Solutions practice, along with Sandy Olewiler from Johnson Controls Federal Systems, discuss how test automation can make your upgrade quicker, more efficient and more cost effective.  Watch the recording or view the presentation to gain insight into: Test automation Tricentis Tosca Costpoint Accelerator by Baker Tilly  The presentation also highlights demos and discusses testimonials, to show you the power of test automation.  For more information or to learn how Baker Tilly specialists can help, reach out to your Baker Tilly professional or contact our team.

Costpoint 8 is coming! It will introduce new innovation, providing government contractors with even more powerful intelligence within the entire project lifecycle. The time is now to start planning your upgrade!

Houston – We have a solution! Automate your Costpoint 8 upgrade testing

As COVID-19 continues to have a dramatic effect on the economy, legislation and compliance trends are subsequently changing, impacting all organizations and businesses, including government contractors.  In this webinar, originally presented during Deltek Insight 2020, Derek Boyd, Director in Baker Tilly’s Government Contractor Solutions practice, leads a panel discussion amongst Adam Eastridge of Maximus, Nathan Geesaman of Accenture Federal Services, and Allison Johnson of Ernst & Young.  View the recording to hear the panel’s perspective on the following topics:  How the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act affects government contractors Government contractor loans resulting from the Paycheck Protection Program New challenges and compliance areas related to working remotely  Did you attend Virtual Deltek Insight 2020? Registration and all sessions are open for viewing in the platform until Dec. 31, 2020. Visit the registration page to learn more. For more information or to learn how Baker Tilly specialists can help, reach out to your Baker Tilly professional or contact our team.


As COVID-19 continues to have a dramatic effect on the economy, legislation and compliance trends are subsequently changing, impacting all organizations and businesses, including government contractors. 

Compliance in the age of COVID-19: an industry panel

Using our experience and resources, Baker Tilly works with clients to determine the best approach for their needs, and proactively offer value-added guidance and advice throughout the engagement. We collaborate with organizations of all sizes to deliver exceptional client service and business value.

We help clients make an informed decision, build repeatable processes, share knowledge, and reduce costs.

Selecting a new software is a huge undertaking. Due to financial, industry and business changes, new systems can help facilitate improvements in operations and satisfy business requirements.

We help clients make an informed decision, build repeatable processes, share knowledge, and reduce costs. We recognize that a system selection requires your careful consideration.

Using our experience and resources, we work with clients to determine the best approach for their needs, and proactively offer value-added guidance and advice throughout the engagement. We collaborate with organizations of all sizes to deliver exceptional client service and business value.

Christine Trunnell, partner with Baker Tilly has been with the firm since 2002 and is a leader in the business information systems practice of our consulting group, specializing in enterprise solution integration, system and process optimization. She has over 15 years of professional experience working with government contractor, professional services and non-profit organizations to deliver complex business solutions to improve their enterprise systems and core financial business processes.

As a principal in Baker Tilly’s business information systems consulting practice, Kevin Brandt specializes in leading large-scale process re-engineering and systems implementations projects across multiple verticals. He joined the firm in 2016 and his professional experience includes multiple leadership roles related to enterprise resource planning/business solution implementations. He is also experienced with implementation of all Deltek GovCon-related applications. With his diverse background of industry experience, including not-for-profit, financial services, defense, aerospace, technology and professional services, Kevin is proficient in complex project accounting and project management. He also brings extensive knowledge of change management strategies and execution methods to the clients he serves.

Peter Lauria is a partner in our consulting services group where he is responsible for the leadership of the firm’s business information systems practice. Peter’s focus is on information systems planning, financial system design, software selection and implementation, and technology and business process integration.

In software selection projects, Baker Tilly acts as a strong, independent advocate for our clients.

Baker Tilly has extensive experience in leading software selections for government contracting and commercial clients. We help clients make the right decisions, with the appropriate analysis and speed to selection.

We help contractors prepare winning proposals that minimize their exposure to risk and yield optimal pricing.

Baker Tilly brings an integrated team of financial system and government contractor advisory professionals who apply relevant, first-hand knowledge to help you meet your business goals.

Inefficient business processes can put a drag on your organization's ability to succeed.

We help achieve dramatic improvements in key performance indicators, such as cost reduction and time allocation. Our expertise includes: Business processes, reengineering, manufacturing processes, key performance indicators, key manufacturing processes, re-design

We help government contractors achieve success in the federal marketplace by combining Deltek’s leading-edge business solutions with Baker Tilly’s deep industry knowledge, accounting and business process expertise.

As Deltek's first services partner, we understand what makes Deltek Costpoint tick.

We’ve helped Deltek clients design, implement, upgrade and improve their Deltek solutions for more than 15 years. Deltek Costpoint, implement, deltek solutions, costpoint mergers, technical services, reporting and analytics, financial planning and analysis, integrations, interfaces

We provide rapid time to value for companies of all sizes leveraging our highly skilled and experienced team. We tailor our consulting approach to the needs of your business, and deliver streamlined business processes that support your business operations and goals.

We deliver exceptional client service and business value with both strategic and tactical guidance to support your business goals. ERP Systems, Deltek Costpoint, technical services, reporting and analytics, business processes, system implementations, business process reengineering

We tailor dashboards, reports and analytics tools to organizations of all sizes.

We help you turn raw data into actionable information, gain insight and drive accurate business decisions.

Reporting & Analytics for Government Contractors

Baker Tilly has extensive experience in integrations and mergers, consolidating multiple legacy systems into one Deltek Costpoint ERP.

Baker Tilly provides a full range of technical services for government contractors and commercial firms.