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In today's highly competitive job market, employee retention and efficient hiring processes are vital for the success of any organization. Companies often face challenges in retaining their top talent and streamlining their recruitment efforts. However, with the...

As government contractors expand their operations and take on larger projects, their accounting and financial management needs to become more complex. While QuickBooks has long been a popular choice for small businesses, it may not adequately address the unique...

Hey there, golf enthusiasts! We're thrilled to share the highlights of an unforgettable day at the Spring 2023 Daston Golf Tournament held at the beautiful Raspberry Falls Golf & Hunt in Leesburg, VA. Yesterday, the sun smiled upon us as we gathered with our...

As part of the government procurement process, contractors who provide goods or services to the federal government are often required to fill out various forms and documents. One such form is the Standard Form (SF) 1408, also known as the "Pre-Award Survey of...

In today's fast-paced digital age, public institutions and government organizations need to be able to collaborate effectively and efficiently to meet the needs of their constituents. That's where Google Workspace for Government comes in. This suite of cloud-based...

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation Internet Crime Report 2021, Reports show evidence of a staggering increase in cybercrime year over year. It is now more crucial than ever to have a continuity of operations plan in place in the event that your...

As a government contractor, managing your finances and complying with the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) regulations can be complex and challenging. It's crucial to have a reliable and robust financial management system in place to streamline your operations,...

In recent years, the concept of Zero Trust has become increasingly popular in the world of cybersecurity. Essentially, Zero Trust is a security model that assumes that every device, user, and network connection is a potential threat, and requires strict verification...

Google Workspace for Government is a powerful suite of cloud-based productivity tools designed specifically for use by government organizations. It provides a secure and efficient way for government agencies to collaborate, communicate, and manage information in the...

At Daston, our team hears every day from government contractors who face unique challenges when it comes to accounting and financial management. Navigating the complex regulations, reporting requirements, and compliance obligations can be overwhelming, particularly...

Are you a government contractor struggling to keep up with the complex regulations, reporting requirements, and compliance obligations of government contract accounting? One enormous benefit of outsourcing accounting services is that you gain access to a team of...

At Daston, we know that storing data in the cloud brings with it security and efficiency concerns. As a certified Google partner, we help government contractors of every size ensure their data is housed as efficiently and securely as possible while remaining...

The Google Workspace FedRAMP High designation has helped public sector agencies and regulated industries address their compliance needs while helping give their employees a great work experience. As Google partners, we at Daston can now help GovCons drive meaningful...

Have you considered outsourcing accounting but are concerned the costs will be too much for your company to bear? Rather than looking at outsourced accounting services as an added cost to your business, consider instead how outsourcing this function could actually...

Outsourced accounting brings with it a plethora of benefits. Besides saving your company time and money, it also allows your business to gain efficiencies. Specialized Knowledge. When you make the move to outsourcing accounting services, you are hiring a company with...

Chrome, Google’s mobile, secure, easy-to-manage operating system, has quickly evolved to become the go-to browser for businesses all over the world. As a Google partner, we at Daston have noticed an uptick in businesses seeking secure cloud-based operating systems,...

Spending too much time dealing with bookkeeping and accounting issues while trying to remain in compliance? Need more time to focus on developing and growing your business instead? Let Daston’s DCAA on Demand Outsourced Accounting Services deliver timely and accurate...

Is your company spending more money and time than you’d like on accounting systems? Daston’s Outsourced Accounting Solutions not only save you money, but more importantly give you back valuable time so that you can focus on what you do best…growing your business....

We at Daston are grateful to the countless charities that work so hard to make our world a better place. In 2022, we are proud to support these organizations in particular and would like to extend thanks for the tremendous work they are doing: American Cancer Society...

Have you been trying to speed up the monthly close and reporting process but never quite make it happen? Daston can help you shorten your financial close to five days or less by embracing automation. Here are just some of steps in the close process that are prime...

Blue skies, gorgeous weather, free food and an open bar welcomed dozens of golfers Tuesday, October 11 at Daston’s first annual golf tournament. “We hope to make this tournament an annual event, where we can enjoy camaraderie with people who want to get to know our...

The Daston team enjoyed a day of networking and continuing education November 15 at the Google Government Summit, of which it was a Signature sponsor. Google pulled out all the stops at this free event, held at The Anthem in Washington, DC. The summit drew thousands...

The 2022 Washington Technology Fast 50 recognizes the fastest growing small businesses in the government market and we're excited to announce that Daston joined the list at #44 with a 21.8% compound annual growth rate. Washington Technology's rankings are based on...

Here at Daston, the CFOs at the companies that we work with often tell us how managing cash flow is imperative to their business success. Over the last few years, supply chain disruptions, evolving customer expectations, labor shortages, and interruptions in global...

As a proud Signature Sponsor of the Google Government Summit, Daston invites you to join us in person for this full day of networking, learning from peers, and best practices to help accelerate your mission. Join industry and government leaders to hear firsthand how...

Daston is a proud Signature Sponsor of the Google Government Summit, a free event November 15 in Washington, DC. We encourage our government contractor clients to register for this full day of networking, learning from peers, and best practices to help accelerate...

Daston is a proud Signature Sponsor of the #Google Government Summit, a free event 11/15 in Washington, D.C. #GoogleForGov To register or learn more visit > https://cloudonair.withgoogle.com/events/government-summit-2022Daston invites government contractor clients to...

The Daston team recently strengthened its NetSuite knowledge base while expanding the company’s footprint at SuiteWorld, September 27-30 in Las Vegas. “Our time at SuiteWorld was a great opportunity for us to meet other NetSuite partners and implementers, and to...

When Herndon, Virginia-based KLC Network Services, Inc., needed to upgrade its accounting system, the company sought a secure cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) system that would grow along with its business. KLC started in 2001 as an information...

At Daston, we know that staying on top of contracts and customer agreements is challenging for any business owner, especially “solopreneurs” who wear a variety of hats when it comes to running their businesses. To help business owners spend less time worrying about...

The best CFOs strive to understand how their finance team can better serve the overall business. Based on NetSuite’s Spring 2022 Survey data, there are four domains where peer executives see room for growth: communicating with stakeholders and employees; collaborating...

Daston is an award-winning Google cloud solutions provider helping government agencies  facilitate secure collaboration among remote teams. Daston’s certified experts help you harness the power of Google Cloud to securely and efficiently bring employees, information,...

Inc. recently revealed that Daston Corporation is #3694 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Additionally, Daston company was named #249 in IT services, #190 in Virginia, and #222 in...

Strong, unique passwords are important to keeping your information secure. As a Google partner, Daston can help you and your organization create, remember, and autofill passwords on your employees phones or computers, all using Google Password Manager. This...

If you missed the August 2 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Webinar hosted by our partners at PreVeil last month, you now can watch the recorded broadcast here.Tune in as global technology leader Amazon Web Services (AWS), ComplyUp, and DTC Global...

At Daston, we have seen our use of video communications accelerate and deepen over the last few years. Throughout the world, people are using video to stay in touch with friends and loved ones, celebrate milestones, learn new things, and even welcome new family...

As a leading NetSuite partner, Daston’s team members are looking forward to participating in SuiteWorld, Oracle NetSuite's annual conference, September 27-30 in Las Vegas. “SuiteWorld allows our team to make new connections, exchange ideas, and learn how to get the...

At first glance, NetSuite and QuickBooks may serve similar purposes and check a few of the same boxes for small companies. However, a close comparison shows that more differences exist than similarities, especially when it comes to NetSuite’s robust and complete...

Achieving CMMC compliance is top-of-mind for many of our clients here at Daston. Don’t miss “Achieving CMMC Compliance,” an informational Webinar brought to you by global technology leader Amazon Web Services (AWS), PreVeil, and...

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) implementation is on the fast track, and whether your company can continue to work with the Department of Defense (DoD) will be determined by whether it can achieve the appropriate CMMC maturity level for the contract...

When emergency response technology manufacturer TacMed Solutions purchased high-fidelity simulator manufacturer TraumaFX in 2019, combining accounting systems into a single DCAA-compliant system was of utmost importance. At the time of purchase, TraumaFX was using...

Google is adding new features in Google Workspace that utilize the company’s industry-leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help people become more efficient in the hybrid work environment. After hearing from customers that their volume of emails, chats, and...

Here at Daston, we have seen that the ability to adapt to change is essential for start-up clients, regardless of their industry. One of the best ways for startups to ensure adaptability is by implementing an integrated, cloud-based business management solution. With...

As the volume of data continues to grow, data-driven approaches are becoming critical for tech companies and startups across all industries. During our recent conversations with customers, we have learned that managing data and extracting value from it continue to be...

It’s time to celebrate! Join us in congratulating the 2021 Google Cloud Partner of the Year Award winners. As cloud computing and emerging technologies improve how we connect, share information, and conduct business, these partners helped customers turn challenges...

When Sarcos Robotics, a leader in industrial robotic systems that augment human performance, went public, the small company started growing quickly. The leadership team soon realized that their manual accounting processes were becoming tedious. Although Sarcos had...

Here at Daston, we have seen that the ability to adapt to change is essential for start-up clients, regardless of their industry. One of the best ways for startups to ensure adaptability is by implementing an integrated, cloud-based business management solution. With...

May 23, 2022 At Daston, we understand that closing the books at the end of a financial period remains a cumbersome, time-consuming, and stressful process. It can be even more challenging when pressure is intense from management and investors to see an accurate,...

We at Daston understand how important it is for public service organizations to analyze, organize, and capitalize on critical information to quickly make data-driven decisions. As a Google partner, we help government organizations use Google Cloud’s built-in...

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) has come a long way since the term was coined nearly three decades ago. Early systems were only used by large corporations because they were so expensive and time consuming to implement. However, as a NetSuite partner, Daston is...

At Daston, we believe the more information our GovCon customers have, the better equipped they are to meet and exceed Federal compliance requirements.  We are proud to enhance industry knowledge for GovCons by sponsoring Jennifer Schaus & Associates’ complimentary...

At Daston, we understand that running a business is time-consuming. When companies add in the layer of balancing their books while meeting government financial reporting compliance and regulations, they need help. Often, they turn to QuickBooks due to the software’s...

We at Daston understand that as more people work remotely, it has become increasingly important to collaborate securely, from multiple devices and across platforms. Accessing information quickly in real time is critical to business success. As a Google partner, we are...

2/11/2022 For GovCons, it can be overwhelming to go through all the steps necessary to comply with the Department of Defense’s (DoD) long-anticipated Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Interim Rule. Daston, with a suite of solutions that encrypt...

2/7/2022 Is maintaining and operating your data storage on-premises getting complicated and expensive? Are you wanting to increase efficiency while reducing downtime? You’re not alone. Every day, Daston helps more and more organizations reduce data center costs,...

2/4/2022 In last month’s blog, we discussed eight ways that QuickBooks puts businesses at risk, and signs that it’s time to leverage a comprehensive solution such as Daston’s DCAA-on-Demand SuiteApp for NetSuite. This month, we dive deeper as we review how real...

2/1/2022 At Daston, we understand the accounting challenges that businesses face as they grow. We often hear from companies that starting out with QuickBooks initially was a great solution due to its low cost and the ability to maintain the system on-premises....

1/28/2022 We at Daston know how important it is for you to keep up with the latest business trends. Over the last two years, we have seen a huge uptick in the number of people using messaging to connect with businesses, so we have put processes in place to help our...

1/11/2022 If you are a small business just starting out, your accounting system could be the one thing that makes or breaks your business. We at Daston are here to ensure that your accounting system is robust enough to meet business challenges head-on. According to...

1/7/2022 At Daston, we pride ourselves on making accounting as quick and easy as possible for our clients. Companies often seek us out a few years after launching because although QuickBooks seemed an easy way to track basic finances at the outset, they have found...

1/1/2022 One of our biggest strengths here at Daston is helping businesses stay in compliance with strict government standards. For companies that handle items on the U.S. munitions list, extra security layers make it complicated, since every company in the supply...

Security and ease-of-use are at the forefront of everything we do here at Daston. The exciting news that Google Workspace has achieved FedRAMP High authorization and that Google Cloud earned IL4 authorization ensures that as a Google partner we can continue to offer...

12/2/2021 Regulatory changes are transforming the role of an accountant from a number cruncher to that of a strategic advisor, as today's professionals must not only gather data but also analyze it and share insights about the results. Accounting professionals and...

11/30/2021 Recurring revenue models come with a variety of attractive benefits. However, before you implement a recurring revenue strategy, it's important to understand how doing so could add significant complexity to your accounting system. Here are some of the...

11/29/2021 Security and ease of use are at the forefront of everything we do here at Daston. The exciting news that Google Workspace has achieved FedRAMP High authorization and that Google Cloud earned IL4 authorization ensures that as a Google partner we can continue...

11/23/2021 Your financial and operational data is incredibly valuable. However, do you struggle to capture its value - either because that data is spread across multiple systems, making it difficult to access - or because you don't have decent analytical tools? Maybe...

We at Daston constantly strive to elevate data security and privacy for our customers. As a Google Cloud partner, that mission is now easier than ever. Google Cloud’s collaboration with industry experts, data governance vendors, and cloud providers through the EDM...

10/25/2021 If it's been a while since you evaluated Google for your company's operations, it may be time for another look. In the last year alone, Google has added dozens of new features that make collaborating among colleagues easier and more efficient than ever...

10/13/2021 Are you a GovCon that utilizes spreadsheets or other antiquated software and struggles to stay DCAA-compliant? If you are already a NetSuite user, Daston's DCAA-On-Demand SuiteApp for Oracle NetSuite ensures DCAA compliance right out of the box. While some...

Here at Daston, ensuring that our customers’ data is protected is critical; however, companies have been challenged to find the right level of protection for that data—whether on-prem or in the cloud. Google’s new extensions to its popular Cloud Storage offering, as...

9/9/2021 The Daston Corporation will be hosting a FREE webinar on Tuesday, September 21st at noon. Entitled "Incurred Cost Submissions in Minutes," this hour-long session will be moderated by Sheila Tomlinson, Daston's NetSuite Practice Executive with panelists Kevin...

7/26/2021 Interested in learning more about the Google Workspace Tiers that are available with Daston's BPO Bundle for Accounting? Then be sure to register for Daston's FREE webinar, "Benefits of Using Google Workspace in Conjunction with Outsourced Accounting" on...

"Benefits of Using Google Workspace in Conjunction with Outsourced Accounting" 7/20/2021 The Daston Corporation will be conducting a FREE webinar on Thursday, August 5th at noon. Entitled "Benefits of Using Google Workspace in Conjunction with Outsourced Accounting,"...

6/18/2021 As an IT consulting and services provider who has successfully partnered with hundreds of corporate, military, and government customers throughout the country since 1992 - we regularly see customers outgrow their systems in ways that impact their focus,...

5/24/2021 The company you "once were" when you implemented QuickBooks is probably NOT the company you are today. Now, you're a growing enterprise with more departments, data, and inventory. Therefore, you need a more comprehensive ERP system that can grow alongside...

5/7/2021 When you purchase Daston's BPO Bundle for Accounting for your growing enterprise – your employees gain access to Google Workplace Starter Edition for just $6 per user, per month. This cloud-based productivity suite is used by more than five million...

4/22/2021 1) What is outsourced compliance accounting? Outsourced compliance accounting provides companies with professionals outside of their organization who can: Set up DCAA-compliant accounting systems Provide monthly ongoing outsourced accounting services...

4/20/2021 "Where Quick Script Solutions Fail" Overview Thousands of clients use NetSuite as their Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system of choice to manage their businesses. The Daston Corporation provides the only application “Built for NetSuite” that ensures...

4/5/2021 As the managing partner of Chevron and Rockers, LLP in Columbia, Maryland, Daniel Kim has proven to be an important Accounting Service Provider (ASP) and partner to Daston and our clients over the past two years. Daniel and his colleagues provide invaluable...

March 16, 2021 Analysis paralysis is a real problem – especially when you are a government contractor seeking the right outsourced accounting solution for your small to medium-sized business. Yet real differences do exist. While the Daston Corporation is proud to...

February 16, 2021 When Capturing the real costs in a services business, project activities need to be connected with company financials to ensure accurate accounting and billing throughout. However, retaining tight financial control across all projects can be...

February 16, 2021 As a government contractor and/or an accounting BPO, you can take pride surviving 2020, which was easily one of the most volatile years on record. Chances are, you relied heavily upon your financial planning and analysis (FP&A) teams throughout...

3 Things You Need to Know When Planning a Compliant Time Capture System February 12, 2018 DastonDCAA Being a Government Contractor means needing to ensure timesheet compliance. Although systems themselves cannot be certified as compliant, the right systems built with...

June 7, 2017 DastonDCAA Being a Government Contractor means needing to ensure timesheet compliance. Although systems themselves cannot be certified as compliant, the right systems built with the right solutions can make your job of producing compliant results, much...

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Unified Data Management- The Asset Often Overlooked at a Costly Price February 23, 2017 What is UDM? Per Philip Russom of The Data Warehousing Institute, unified data management is the concept of managing data as an organizational asset with the ultimate goal of...

January 25, 2017 Here are just some of the benefits managers are experiencing with modern ERP solutions…….. Improves Visibility: by adding new functionality that captures total costs of projects through actual payroll cost and indirect cost allocations directly to the...

Oracle + Netsuite: The Long-Term Vision December 29, 2016 In his compelling TED Talk, Martin Reeves discusses how his research has proven that business’ that model the human immune system stand the test of time (see link): The 100 Year Business Given the latest...

Your DCAA System Audit- “When Failure Is Not An Option” November 30, 2016 As government contractors, we have either experienced this audit or have it looming in our near future. This article is intended as a refresher for those who have experienced the audit and a...