With Cordia Partners, There s no such thing as a growing problem.

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1 With Cordia Partners, There s no such thing as a growing problem. Cordia Partners Government Contracting Services.

2 Grow with Confidence. cordia partners government contracting services. While the potential for government contracting opportunities continues to grow, so do the complexities and challenges of working with the federal government. Providing an outstanding product or service is not enough in today s complex procurement environment. Your accounting technology and business processes need to be aligned to meet stringent government reporting requirements in addition to providing management with the timely and accurate information necessary to sustain the growth and profitability of your business. The Cordia Partners Government Contracting team has the experience and knowledge to help your company navigate the business and technology challenges you face in today s competitive marketplace. If you are a prime contractor, subcontractor, small start-up, an established government contractor, a company experiencing downsizing, or just short staffed, Cordia Partners can assist your accounting department with skilled professional accountants and consultants who know their way around your business. Our mission is to allow our clients to focus on their core business objectives, while we support the growth of their business through the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective, outsourced accounting services. We help our clients see the big picture, seize opportunities and grow their business without losing sight of the details. introduction cordia partners government contracting services 02

3 Cordia and Deltek. Teaming for your success. As a leader in managed business services, it s only natural that Cordia would partner with the most trusted project accounting solution provider serving the needs of small to mid-sized government contractors. This is why Cordia has partnered with Deltek to provide a complete bundled service offering featuring the GCS Premier accounting suite of products for government contractors. These mission critical technologies enable our highly trained staff to deploy industrybest practices to our clients through our Outsourced Accounting Services. We also provide an Enterprise Class IT infrastructure through our hosting partner, Technology and Business Solutions (TBS), with secure remote data access from client sites, employees homes and disbursed locations. Mission Critical Technology. Deltek s application software solutions. Deltek GCS Premier is the most trusted and proven accounting and project management software solution designed specifically for small to mid-sized businesses that sell services to the federal government. It provides everything a contractor needs, including accounting, payroll, project management, compliance monitoring and reporting, and time and expense reporting. With GCS Premier from Deltek, government contractors can more effectively manage projects and financials, comply with all Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) requirements, and dramatically reduce operating costs. Deltek Time & Expense with Employee Self-Service is a suite of Webbased, employee-facing applications designed specifically for complex, project-oriented businesses. The software helps organizations automate the collection, validation, approval, and processing of labor, expense, and human resources related information. As a result, businesses can dramatically lower transactional processing costs, comply with government regulations, and reduce administrative burden on employees. As a Deltek Outsourced Accounting Partner (OAP), Cordia is able to deliver these technology solutions with no up-front cost to our clients. teaming for your success cordia partners government contracting services 03

4 Secure Hosting. TBS application hosting solutions. Technology and Business Solutions (TBS) is Cordia s hosting partner and supports all of Cordia s application software. As a well-respected and highly experienced Deltek partner, TBS has established the infrastructure and has the experienced staff to support the applications necessary for project-based businesses. TBS hosting services provide Deltek application management, including application of all upgrades, off-site backups, and highly secure 24/7 access from anywhere you can get an Internet connection. TBS experienced staff focuses solely on supporting the Deltek products. FEATURED BENEFITS: There is no up-front investment for hardware or equipment. Hosting fees charged to Cordia are passed through to our clients at cost. Network security is handled by a multi-layer security environment that includes Cisco s PIX firewall, intrusion detection and content acceleration. Hosting environment is located within a Level (3) hosting center. This facility is part of Level (3) s global fiber network and is therefore part of the Internet backbone. This provides for high availability, low application latency and secure access. Uninterruptible redundant power solutions including full facility battery backup and diesel generator fail-over. HVAC redundant design with air distribution under raised flooring for maximum temperature control. Smoke detection system above and below raised floor; double-interlock, pre-action, dry-pipe fire suppression. System backup using a live off-site back system. Customer data is encrypted and backed up to an off-site alternate hosting center in a different geographic region. Access to the application, user IDs and passwords are managed by Cordia Partners. secure hosting cordia partners government contracting services 04

5 A Total Solution. Cordia s Outsourced Accounting Services. Cordia Partner s team of industry professionals are trained and equipped to build and support the financial management infrastructure required to comply with today s complex federal government accounting regulations. Utilizing Deltek s industry-leading technology platform, accessed through a secure hosted environment, Cordia is able to offer a best practices infrastructure for small to mid-sized government contractors that lack the resources, skills or technology to compete in the federal marketplace. Cordia s Managed Services clients receive the benefit of accounting staff, all proficient in government contracting and the Deltek system, working at the client s site as needed. All accounting files and documentation are maintained at the client s location. Accounting services available through Cordia s trained professional staff: Monthly Financial Close and Financial Statements Financial Analysis Budget Development and Monitoring DCAA Audit Support Revenue Recognition and Contract Billings Payroll Accounts-Payable Processing Direct Deposit of Payroll and Expense Reimbursements Electronic Time Cards and Expense Reports Policies and Procedures Cost Proposal Preparation Incurred Cost Submission Contract Reviews and Negotiations Indirect Cost Structures/Strategies to Enhance Competitive Position outsourced accounting services cordia partners government contracting services 05

6 The Complete Service Offering. Comprehensive. Customizable. Cost effective. Cordia s full line of service options are ideal for today s small to mid-sized government contractors. After all, no two businesses are alike. As your needs change, Cordia Partners is right there with you flexible and adaptable to any situation. As you grow, we grow to provide solutions tailored to meet your specific objectives. It s just what you would expect from a good business partner. Easy As 1, 2, 3. Cordia s customizable service options. OPTION 1 (Complete Managed Solution) Use of Cordia-owned Deltek applications Implementation consulting services Outsourced accounting services with access to accountants proficient in government contracting and the Deltek system Complete IT infrastructure through a secure, hosted environment accessible over the Internet OPTION 2 Purchase of Deltek applications directly from Cordia Implementation consulting services Outsourced accounting services with access to accountants proficient in government contracting and the Deltek system OPTION 3 Outsourced accounting services with access to accountants proficient in government contracting and the Deltek system the complete service offering cordia partners government contracting services 06

7 Choose the Right Service for You. featured benefits Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 No up-front capital investment in software or equipment Use of accounting technology that has been fully audited and tested by DCAA and found to meet the accounting system requirements needed to perform work for the federal government Enterprise-class IT infrastructure for Deltek applications through a hosted environment including upgrades, data backup, disaster, recovery, and hardware maintenance Secure, 24/7 access to Deltek applications anywhere you have an Internet connection Software implementation consulting services On-site accounting support by accountants proficient in government contracting and use of the Deltek System Access to tools developed by Cordia specifically for government contractors using Deltek GCS Premier Cordia will recruit, hire and train staff, allowing management to focus on core business objectives free from worrying about staffing or retaining in-house accounting staff in this tight labor market the complete service offering cordia partners government contracting services 07

8 Our Focus: Your Business. Objective independence. Maintaining objectivity and integrity in the accounting function is a critical component of a sound internal control structure. As an independent partner, Cordia is able to maintain its objectivity and will never allow its judgment to be improperly influenced. We maintain the highest degree of ethical standards so that stakeholders are reassured that their accounting principles and standards are maintained. A partner you can trust. Building trust is an intangible that has no specific formula or recipe. It is at the core of everything we do. Always responsive. We realize that when you have a question, you want an answer. We return calls promptly and always meet our deadlines. Providing exceptional value. We are always thinking about how to provide more value to our clients. We initiate contacts and ideas, rather than simply responding to calls. Our people are our strength. We are only as good as our people. We spend substantial amounts of time, resources and energy to make everyone in our firm the best at what they do. This provides you with the depth, breadth and continuity of experience necessary to meet your current and future needs. Providing a solid foundation for growth. We re driven to help our clients grow, become more profitable and improve their operations. As a client, you will benefit from our years of hands-on experience working with successful companies. For more information, please contact: Dawn Chronister dchronister@cordiapartners.com Mark Melton mmelton@cordiapartners.com Mitch Weintraub mweintraub@cordiapartners.com P F CordiaPartners.com 8320 Old Courthouse Rd. Suite 301 vienna, VA cordia partners. all rights reserved. our focus: your business cordia partners government contracting services 08