Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for government contracting
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: Simplifying compliance and contracting challenges
Elevate your security programs within complex government environments—empowering your organization to deliver on your brand promise.
With many years of experience working with government contractors, RSM’s skilled professionals are ready to help your business address risk, compliance and transformation strategies through our consulting and assessment-related services.
As the largest authorized third-party assessment organization (C3PAO) within the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) ecosystem—building on the best of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central capabilities—RSM has the skills and experience to support your entire cybersecurity governance.
Experienced support for government contractors
Understanding how to securely manage controlled unclassified information (CUI) and/or International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) data can be a daunting task without the appropriate systems or experienced advisors providing support.
RSM can advise you before, during and after an implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, enabling you to meet the requirements stated in your contracts. We’ll also help you be proactive about addressing requirements for future bid and proposal engagements.
Our government contracting-focused professionals can also advise you across a wide range of disciplines—including cost-pool structure buildouts, cybersecurity risk evaluations, Standard Form 1408 reviews and CMMC documentation—to increase system compliance and improve performance.
Tailored solutions and skilled advisory services
RSM’s Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience—including third-party extensions and government contracting specialists from various servcice areas—gives us the breadth and depth of experience your business can rely on. Our government contracting team has a deep understanding of the enterprise application requirements for most types of contractors, including:
RSM supports project accounting and project management—along with time- and expense-reporting requirements—with specialized functionality to meet Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) guidelines.
Capabilities include:
- Project management and accounting
- Accurate time and expense tracking
- Specialized features for time and materials, fixed price, and cost-plus contracts
- Flexible cost-pool management
- Tailored government invoicing formats
Tracking labor and material usage against line item numbers is crucial for government work. Business Central's material requirements planning (MRP), production orders, kitting and advanced warehousing help support accurate reporting and data security with RSM's guidance.
Capabilities include:
- MRP for efficient resource allocation and inventory management
- Production orders to streamline manufacturing and track progress
- Project costing to accurately allocate costs and track expenses
Value added resellers face intricate requirements, from contract accounting to federal procurement regulations. Leveraging Business Central and independent software vendor (ISV) solutions, RSM delivers a tailored solution.
Capabilities include:
- Management of contract item catalogues specific to SEWP, GSA and others
- Designation of preferred vendors and streamlined procurement
- Automated tracking/scheduling of technical refresh cycles
- Flexible mark-up capabilities to adjust pricing
- Drop-shipping functionality for efficient order fulfillment
Nonprofit organizations with federal grants face strict financial management and reporting standards. With Business Central and tailored ISV solutions, RSM provides comprehensive support, including seamless compliance and efficient financial management.
Capabilities include:
- Grant accounting for precise fund tracking
- Expense tracking to strengthen compliance with grant requirements
- Robust reporting tools tailored to grant regulations
- Financial management functionalities for efficient fund utilization
Managing research grants, adhering to compliance protocols and maintaining efficient processes are essential for life sciences organizations with government contracts. With Business Central and specialized ISV solutions, RSM provides comprehensive support.
Capabilities include:
- Project management for clinical research organizations
- Expense management to support compliance with funding guidelines
- Advanced reporting tools tailored to industry-specific regulations
- Integrated financial management to enhance resource utilization and decision making
Gain the RSM advantage
As an authorized CMMC C3PAO and FedRAMP third-party assessment organization (3PAO), RSM delivers innovative solutions that enable efficient and compliant government contracting operations.
Robotics company achieves efficiency and compliance
Robotics manufacturer Apptronik needed an advanced enterprise resource planning (ERP) system that could provide a unified platform for their manufacturing, financial and government contracting data. They also needed knowledgeable advisors who could help position them for success in the commercial space. RSM checked all the boxes—using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to design a customized ERP capable of meeting Apptronik’s unique needs.
"RSM's experience and dedication made them the clear choice for our D365 Business Central ERP implementation at Apptronik. Their attention to detail, coupled with their understanding of our existing government contracting requirements and expectations for commercial growth, ensured a smooth transition, driving efficiency and success."
- Brian Read, controller, Apptronik
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