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Azure vs. AWS: Which Cloud is Right for You?
February 5, 2016
There’s been a lot of talk about choosing the right cloud service offering. However when it comes to the top...
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How to Avoid a Manufacturing Costing Collision
February 4, 2016
Manufacturers are often too familiar with the struggles between the shop floor and the back office, particularly when it comes...
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Survey Reveals Surprising Trends in Succession Planning
January 29, 2016
Ensuring the company is in good financial health, processes are optimized, customers satisfied and sales growing are a few of...
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Industrial Equipment Manufacturing: Manufacturing Projects vs Con...
January 20, 2016
There are fundamental differences between manufacturing and construction projects from an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system perspective. In a manufacturing project,...
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Sikich LLP Elects Eight New Partners
January 13, 2016
Promotions span firm’s accounting and advisory service areas NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Jan. 13, 2016 — Sikich LLP, a leading professional services...
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Business Valuation Methods
January 13, 2016
There are many reasons a business owner may want or need a business valuation – including negotiating a merger or...
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Key Considerations in Succession Planning
January 11, 2016
Some business owners do not consider the fact that their largest and most important asset is their business. Of course...
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Blair Lock, CEO, Coapt (medical devices)
January 5, 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHaGUoiGzUw "(It's like) hanging out with a great group of friends..."- Blair Lock, co-founder
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Sikich Named One of Chicago Area’s Top Workplaces
December 16, 2015
Leading professional services firm receives positive feedback from employees NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Dec. 16, 2015 — Sikich LLP, a leading professional...
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Redeliberations on Phase 1 of FASB NFP Financial Statement Exposu...
December 16, 2015
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Redeliberations on Phase 1 of FASB NFP Financial Statement Exposu...
December 16, 2015
On December 11, 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) discussed the following issues in Phase 1 of redeliberations of...
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Business Valuation Fast Facts
December 11, 2015
Most business owners will have a valuation conducted a handful of times throughout their career. For this reason, there is...
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[How To] 1099 Processing in Dynamics GP
December 10, 2015
Okay, maybe 1099 processing does not make everyone want to sing, but it should not fill you with angst either. First...
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Do You Know if Your Life Insurance Policy is Over-The-Hill?
December 8, 2015
Studies show that most Americans are underinsured. On the same token, I have one client who bought a policy 17...
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Forecast Using a “Planning BOM”
December 2, 2015
Configured products are typically not forecasted on the finished item level because of the great diversity of configurations available. A...
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Dynamics AX 2012 | Purchasing RFQ Functionality Details
December 2, 2015
The Purchasing RFQ is very useful functionality but it is not the easiest to get comfortable with. Some navigations are...
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RMA disposition codes: Impressive Functionality!
December 2, 2015
For the Return Material Authorization transaction, the disposition code is a mandatory entry, but there are different places where one...
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Impact of the Uniform Guidance on the Performance and Reporting o...
December 1, 2015
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Webinar: Controlling Your OPEB Story
December 1, 2015
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Monmouth College Selects Sikich for Audit and Tax
November 4, 2015
Leading professional services firm to perform key audit for Illinois-based college NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Nov. 4, 2015 — Monmouth College has...
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Update on FASB NFP Financial Statement Exposure Draft Project
October 30, 2015
On October 28, 2015, the Board discussed the FASB staff’s summary of feedback received on the proposed Accounting Standards Update,...
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Which Bank Reconciliation Method in Dynamics GP is Right for You?...
October 16, 2015
Whether you are new to Microsoft Dynamics GP or have been processing transactions in Dynamics GP for years, all companies...
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See our Experts Weighing in on How They Helped Cases Move Forward...
October 12, 2015
Dispute Advisory for Government Counties, municipalities and agencies are particularly prone to incidents of fraud and employee dishonesty for many reasons...
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MS15-034 Critical Windows Vulnerability: What You Need to Know No...
October 9, 2015
On April 14, Microsoft released a critical security patch (MS15-034) for the HTTP protocol stack, which is commonly used by...
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Simple screenshots with dual monitors
October 9, 2015
Screenshots need to happen from time to time. For my tips I use them all the time, but many of...
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Free ERP Software isn’t Really Free
October 9, 2015
Every business is different. From processes, culture to revenue, no two companies are ever the same. That presents a challenge...
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The Recipe for NFP Success
October 3, 2015
At Sikich, we focus on the “business” of your not-for-profit organization so that you can focus on your mission and...
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The Power of Mentoring: Unite Business Plan with Succession Plan
October 2, 2015
The owners of many companies launch their enterprises with a business plan — a written document outlining the company’s strategic...
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Sikich Named a Top 100 Firm by IPA
September 30, 2015
NAPERVILLE, Ill. ― Sept. 30, 2015 ― Sikich LLP, a leading professional services firm specializing in accounting, technology and advisory...
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The Biggest Mistake You Don’t Know You’re Making
September 28, 2015
Have you planned for your departure from the business? Most family business owners don’t have a strategy for their exit...
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California Sales Tax Exemption Developments for Manufacturing
September 18, 2015
The manufacturing sector is often one of the most targeted industries by states to grow their economies and increase the...
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