Forensic & Valuation

Mary O’Connor awarded Martin S. Katz Memorial Award

Mary O’Connor, partner-in-charge of the Forensic and Valuation practice at Sikich, was recently awarded the American Property Tax Counsel’s Martin S. Katz Memorial Award….

Mary O’Connor Featured in Accounting Today

Mary O’Connor was quoted in articles from Accounting Today. In these articles, Mary weighed in on a number of topics, including today’s hiring and…

Fraud Risks: 6 Operational Functions Manufacturers Should Review

Businesses must have internal controls in place in the event that employee theft arises. Generally speaking, there are only a few operational areas within…

Lower Your Property Tax Bill with these Efficient Steps

Owners of manufacturing and distribution properties are understandably discouraged by the recent rise in assessments and property taxes. For many property owners, assessments and…

Counter-party Risks in the Agribusiness Industry

The agribusiness economy is driven by contracts, from leases for farm ground, supply contracts for inputs and forward contracts to sell grain, to futures…

How Did 2021 Change Valuations in M&A?

According to Reuters, global M&A activity reached new highs at the end of 2021 – building on the record-breaking dealmaking streak from the beginning…

Kate Burian Featured by the Illinois CPA Society

Kate Burian’s article was published by the Illinois CPA Society. In this article, Kate provides four strategies to boost your fraud IQ as an…

How did 2020 change Valuations in M&A?

To say that 2020 was an unusual year is an understatement. Especially within the transaction world, where it left more questions than answers, like:…

Mary O’Connor Featured in IndustryWeek

Mary O’Connor’s article about fraud and cybersecurity challenges facing manufacturers was featured in IndustryWeek. Mary, ASA, CFE, has worked exclusively in the field of…

Preparing for the Post-COVID Boom in Construction

COVID-19 did not create the economic and demographic forces that will cause unprecedented capital investment in real estate in the coming years – but…

The Change in Administration Makes Estate and Gift Planning a Top Priority

Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the federal lifetime gift tax exclusion was increased from $5.45 million to $11.7 million for…

Glen Birnbaum and Neil Gerber Featured on Local Peoria Podcast

Glen Birnbaum and Neil Gerber were featured on a local Peoria podcast, My Piggie Bank, to discuss business valuation. Glen, CPA, ABV, ASA, CVA,…

COVID-19 and the Property Tax Appeal Process Webinar

Adapt Internal Controls for the Changing Environment

The remote workforce presents a myriad of opportunities for fraudsters We live in a rapidly changing world with new and unforeseen hurdles. The workplace…

Webinar: Fraud and Effective Controls

Our experts identify those areas in which local governments are more susceptible and the numerous fraud risks faced by agencies such as: Identifying how…

Fraud Happens: Prevention Starts with a Plan and a Strong Will

External audits are essential tools to help uncover critical information about a Not-For-Profit’s financial standing and overall health. Although auditors adhere to a strong,…

Business Interruption Insurance: Funding Lost Profits from COVID-19

Don’t take no for an answer – file notice of a claim now Many businesses invest in insurance coverage for lost profits and extra…

Trends in Property Tax Assessments: Good News for Senior Living Centers

Owners of senior living centers are challenged by rapidly rising property taxes on their facilities Appealing these taxes involves a process that often comes…

Best Practices: How to Minimize Construction Claims

While sometimes a claim is inevitable, there are steps you can take to minimize them Major construction projects are somewhat notorious for generating conflicts…