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Third-Party Servicer Guidance: Updates for Institutions and Servi...

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Third-Party Servicer Guidance: Updates for Institutions and Servi...

Title IV Common Findings Corner The Department of Education recently released GEN-23-03, a “Dear Colleague Letter,” to redefine and clarify its...

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An Internal Audit – A Needed Physical for Your Organization

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An Internal Audit – A Needed Physical for Your Organization

Medical visits help us obtain reasonable assurance on the status of our health – when visiting a doctor, we can...

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Technology

Unlocking the Full Potential of Salesforce: Top 10 Reasons Why Yo...

Technology

Unlocking the Full Potential of Salesforce: Top 10 Reasons Why Yo...

As a Salesforce consulting company, we have observed the transformational power of the Salesforce platform firsthand. However, many companies struggle...

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Ashley Johnson Featured in WICPA On Balance

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Ashley Johnson Featured in WICPA On Balance

Ashley Johnson's article on lease accounting for not-for-profit organizations was featured in the Wisconsin Institute of CPAs' publication, On Balance. Ashley,...

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Technology

Today’s Empowered EDO, Tomorrow’s Thriving Community and Info...

Technology

Today’s Empowered EDO, Tomorrow’s Thriving Community and Info...

Economic development organizations (EDO) fulfill an increasingly critical mission to drive the economic wellbeing of businesses, organizations, and communities. To...

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Technology

Revolutionizing Insurance: Salesforce Solutions and Sikich’...

Technology

Revolutionizing Insurance: Salesforce Solutions and Sikich’...

The insurance industry is experiencing rapid transformation, driven by shifting customer expectations, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies. To stay ahead...

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Lessons in Crisis Communications: What Went Right in the Southwes...

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Lessons in Crisis Communications: What Went Right in the Southwes...

An unfortunate combination of high passenger traffic, record-setting temperatures and wild winter storms left airlines scrambling to get customers to...

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Technology

Best Practices for Better Rebates in Distribution

Technology

Best Practices for Better Rebates in Distribution

How many rebates did your distribution company leave on the table last year? It's an important question when you consider that...

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Jim Brandenburg in Financial Advisor on Taxing Distributions from...

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Jim Brandenburg in Financial Advisor on Taxing Distributions from...

Jim Brandenburg was quoted in a Financial Advisor article to discuss how states tax distributions from qualified retirement plans. Jim, CPA,...

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Matthew Doherty on CBS News Chicago

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Matthew Doherty on CBS News Chicago

Matthew Doherty spoke of the Nashville police's response to the devastating Covenant School shooting with CBS News Chicago. Matt is nationally recognized...

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Accounting

Next Act for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC): Top of the 2023...

Accounting

Next Act for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC): Top of the 2023...

Since its introduction three years ago under the CARES Act, the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) has had a significant impact...

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Put Your Money Where Your Talent Is

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Put Your Money Where Your Talent Is

With increasing resignation rates, high inflation and trends like ‘quiet quitting,’ employees are left wondering if their compensation accurately represents...

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Technology

The Growing Importance of Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

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The Growing Importance of Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Your company’s data contains the most sensitive information about your operations. Unfortunately, the digital-first work landscape has made it easier...

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5 Ways to Reduce Your Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and have a Rel...

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5 Ways to Reduce Your Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and have a Rel...

At the core of high-performing companies is a tightened focus on financial health. The ability to forecast cash flow is...

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central vs. Dynamics GP

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central vs. Dynamics GP

Is your business still running Microsoft Dynamics GP? And are you wondering how Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (aka BC)...

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2023.1 NetSuite Release

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2023.1 NetSuite Release

“It’s that time of year again!” This is how we remind our clients that the NetSuite Release Upgrade for the...

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Sikich Expands Employee Benefit Plan Audit Team with Addition of ...

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Sikich Expands Employee Benefit Plan Audit Team with Addition of ...

CHICAGO – March 20, 2023 – Professional services company Sikich today announced that Cassie Crist joins the accounting and consulting...

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Accounting

On-Demand Webinar: Why Manufacturers Can’t Ignore Project Accou...

Accounting

On-Demand Webinar: Why Manufacturers Can’t Ignore Project Accou...

For manufacturers who are engineer-to-order, equipment-based, or those making complex products in a project environment, having the ability to effectively...

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Technology

How Contractors Can Thrive in a Time of Labor & Resource Sca...

Technology

How Contractors Can Thrive in a Time of Labor & Resource Sca...

As we forge into 2023, contractors face an interesting contradiction. On the one hand, it's a time of continuing scarcity,...

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5 Ways Poor Inventory Management Hurts Cash Flow for Distributors...

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5 Ways Poor Inventory Management Hurts Cash Flow for Distributors...

Inventory is among a distributor’s greatest assets. That said, inventory ties up a lot of cash, so managing it well...

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Corporate Retirement Plans: to Cash Balance or not to Cash Balanc...

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Corporate Retirement Plans: to Cash Balance or not to Cash Balanc...

Cash balance plans are the fastest growing segment in the retirement plan space. How do you know if a cash...

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Technology

New Technology, More Productivity

Technology

New Technology, More Productivity

The wonderful thing about technology is that it can make things so much better and more efficient. Think about a...

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Technology

Sikich Tech 360 Azure IT and Cybersecurity Services Enhances Secu...

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Sikich Tech 360 Azure IT and Cybersecurity Services Enhances Secu...

Security and performance management hurdles are major pain points for IT professionals in their day-to-day operations. Sikich has launched an updated...

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Reminders for 2022 and 2023 Personal IRA Contributions

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Reminders for 2022 and 2023 Personal IRA Contributions

The deadline to contribute to your IRA or Roth IRA is fast-approaching. Impending Deadline The tax deadline to contribute to your IRA...

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Getting Technical with GASB-87: A Webinar Recap

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Getting Technical with GASB-87: A Webinar Recap

Effective for fiscal periods ending June 30, 2022, and thereafter, the Governmental Accounting Standard Board’s (GASB) Statement 87 was issued...

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Technology

AI Without the Hype: Realizing High-Value Business Transformation...

Technology

AI Without the Hype: Realizing High-Value Business Transformation...

Many companies feel that it’s time to take advantage of AI or face being left behind by industry competition and...

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Transaction Advisory Services

Sell-side Due Diligence: Focus on Your Needs with a Quality of Ea...

Transaction Advisory Services

Sell-side Due Diligence: Focus on Your Needs with a Quality of Ea...

When it comes to selling your company, an audit or review of your financial statements is simply not enough. Rather,...

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News Release

It’s a Three-peat! Sikich Earns Great Place to Work Certificati...

News Release

It’s a Three-peat! Sikich Earns Great Place to Work Certificati...

CHICAGO – March 9, 2023 – Professional services company Sikich has been recognized as a “Great Place to Work,” for...

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Marketing silos can sabotage your brand. Here’s how to eliminat...

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Marketing silos can sabotage your brand. Here’s how to eliminat...

I started my career in the late 2000s as a traditional public relations professional. I spent my first several years...

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Cornwell Quality Tools Case Study – vCIO

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Cornwell Quality Tools Case Study – vCIO

Cornwell Quality Tools relies on Sikich Managed Services to host and manage business critical applications and modernize its business management...

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