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CB&H Assists in Transition from Peachtree to GCS Premier

Scenario

The client was using Peachtree as its accounting system. While Peachtree has the ability to segregate and allocate costs on a job cost basis, it did not have the automated detailed job cost reporting capabilities that the client desired. The client reviewed various accounting systems and decided to purchase and implement Deltek’s GCS Premier. Since CB&H has in-depth knowledge of the implementation and day-to-day use of GCS Premier, we were engaged to assist in the transition.

CB&H Action Steps

When our government contracting specialists first arrived at the client’s site, we assessed the limitations of the resources available, and worked with the individual who would be responsible for the majority of the GCS Premier implementation on the client end. We discussed system architecture design decisions with the client, and determined the best way to structure and/or restructure the system in areas such as the chart of accounts, contract set-up, employee ID numbers, and vendors, in order to maximize the project reporting capabilities once the transition was complete. This process also required the clean up of old Peachtree accounts and the implementation of new accounts and numbering schemes. Finally, we trained the client on the use of GCS Premier to recognize revenue differently than billing, and maintain and track indirect cost pools and rates at actual and target.

Results

Through the efforts of the CB&H Government Contractor Services Group, the client successfully transitioned from the Peachtree accounting system to GCS Premier. CB&H trained the client on the differences between Peachtree and GCS Premier, and the client was able to maximize its use of GCS Premier by providing the best reporting capabilities to management for the budgeting and tracking of costs on a job cost basis.