Many start-up businesses and small businesses are in need of a DCAA compliant accounting system but cannot afford many of the options for software that is DCAA compliant “out of the box”. These “out of the box” solutions usually include systems like Deltek CostPoint®, Deltek First Essentials®, Sage Mass 90®, Jamis Prime®, Microsoft NAV® as modified by PVBS, Procas® and ERP-Gov® to mention a few. A small business wants a system that is not too complicated for their simple structure and yet can be affordable for their limited budget and still have the capability of passing a DCAA audit. The good news is, “Yes” a system based on software like QuickBooks® can be made compliant. Normally a QuickBooks® system cannot be compliant without the addition of what I call satellite systems. The following graphic illustrates this concept:
Hundreds, if not thousands, of systems have been constructed in this fashion and also passed DCAA audits. ReliAscent has constructed hundreds of systems in this manner, and passed DCAA audits with them all. So it can be done and we actually encourage it for small business as this is usually the most affordable way to construct a DCAA compliant accounting system.
If you would like to learn more about how ReliAscent's experts can install a DCAA Compliant QuickBooks Accounting System (or convert your existing QuickBooks system to meet DCAA requirements), contact us today!
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