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Project Cost Design Overview	55 kb	This document presents a design overview of Project Cost. Beyond Features it presents a case for why organizations should evaluate Project Cost.
Self-Constructed Assets White Paper	489 KB	The purpose of this paper is to provide a discussion of fundamental procedures and practices related to Accounting for Self-Constructed Assets. The information presented here is intended to be used as a topic resource and guidance to assist organizations with their review their current accounting procedures for tracking Self-Constructed Assets.
Accounting for Leasehold Improvemnts White Paper	619 KB	The purpose of this paper is to provide a discussion of fundamental procedures and practices related to Accounting for Leasehold Improvemnts. The information presented here is intended to be used as a topic resource and guidance to assist organizations with their review their current accounting procedures for tracking Self-Constructed Assets.
Cost Accounting System Compliance for Government Contractors	305 kb	Companies that desire to conduct business with federal government agencies are subject to a wide range of special rules and regulations that commercial businesses do not experience. Due to the uniqueness of these rules and regulations the federal government requires that these businesses undergo a review of their cost accounting system prior to contracts being awarded. This paper is intended for managers of companies who are looking for a deeper understanding of the Pre-Award Survey process and to understand how Project Cost along with Microsoft Dynamics GP can provide an excellent operating platform for your business.
Project Cost & the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)	220 kb	The Americans with Disabilities Act encourages self-regulation of Web Content accessibility because standards have yet to be officially designated by the Department of Justice. In the meantime, the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C); which is the primary international standards organization for the Internet; encourages organizations to use the WCAG 2.0 guidelines to make software more accessible to individuals with disabilities. Project Cost by Olympic Systems conforms to these guidelines in an effort to become accessible to as many users as possible. This presentation provides information about the WCAG 2.0 standards and how our products support those standards.
Chart of Accounts Best Pratices	1766 kb	This presentation provides information on Chart of Account design best practices. Download includes white papers, templates and powerpoint presentation.
Direct Costing Model	675 kb	Project Cost uses a Direct Cost Model. The direct cost model collects actual costs associated with a project and then assigns appropriate overhead and general and administrative burdens to develop the total cost of a project. This cost model supports DCAA audit requirements.
US Payroll Overview - Reclass Labor	1078 kb	This document provides an overview of the Project Cost United States Payroll (UPR) integration and the ability to reclassify standard labor cost postings from a departmental labor pool to other cost objectives.
Standard Form 1408 (rev 9-88)	70 kb	Pre-Award Survey of Prospective Contractor Accounting System - Standard Form 1408. The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) regularly performs a Pre-award Survey to determine whether a prospective contractor’s accounting system is designed in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Applicable in the contractor’s circumstances. These surveys are conducted based on requirements specified in GSA Standard Form 1408.
DCAA Contract Audit Manual (rev Jul-03)	10,417 kb	The DCAA Contract Audit Manual (DCAA Manual 7640.1) is an official publication of the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA). It prescribes auditing policies and procedures and furnishes guidance in auditing techniques for personnel engaged in the performance of the DCAA mission.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) (rev Mar-2005)	12,321 kb	This March 2005 edition is a complete reissue of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). It includes all Federal Acquisition Circulars through 2001-27. The FAR is the primary regulation for use by all Federal Executive agencies in their acquisition of supplies and services with appropriated funds. It became effective on April 1, 1984, and is issued within applicable laws under the joint authorities of the Administrator of General Services, the Secretary of Defense, and the Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, under the broad policy guidelines of the Administrator, Office of Federal Procurement Policy, Office of Management and Budget. The FAR precludes agency acquisition regulations that unnecessarily repeat, paraphrase, or otherwise restate the FAR, limits agency acquisition regulations to those necessary to implement FAR policies and procedures within an agency, and provides for coordination, simplicity, and uniformity in the Federal acquisition process. It also provides for agency and public participation in developing the FAR and agency acquisition regulation.
Gov't Auditing Standards (rev Jun-03)	4,998 kb	The standards and guidance contained in this document, often referred to as generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS), are intended for use by government auditors to ensure that they maintain competence, integrity, objectivity, and independence in planning, conducting, and reporting their work, and are to be followed by auditors and audit organizations when required by law, regulation, contract, agreement, or policy.
DCAA Information for Contractors (rev Jun-05)	4,998 kb	This pamphlet has been prepared to assist contractors in understanding applicable requirements and to help ease the contract audit process. The models in this pamphlet are presented to illustrate some of the more frequent requirements that contractors encounter when working with DCAA auditors and in responding to the Government procurement and administrative process.