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Dimitri Wilder to Spearhead Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & B...
October 3, 2022
CHICAGO – Oct. 3, 2022 – Professional services company Sikich has named Dimitri Wilder head of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion &...
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October Is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Here Are 4 Way...
October 1, 2022
This October marks the 19th Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an occasion for governmental and private agencies to unite and promote cybersecurity...
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How NetSuite Helps Life Sciences Finance Teams Offset Labor Gaps
September 30, 2022
Accelerated demand for life sciences products is a key cause of the hiring market in that industry turning turbulent. And...
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Contract Research Organizations: Need a Simpler Billing Solution?...
September 29, 2022
Billing is always a challenge, but for contract research organizations (CROs), it’s another beast entirely. Depending on the organization, CROs...
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Using Microsoft Endpoint Manager to Manage PCs for Remote, On-Sit...
September 28, 2022
Many organizations' IT environments today are mixed. They use a cloud attached approach, meaning they use a combination of both...
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3 Ways Distributors Can Improve Vendor Communication and Collabor...
September 27, 2022
The supply chain has faced serious disruptions over the past couple of years. Harvard Business Review, however, notes the pandemic-era...
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Looking for a Cloud-Based Accounting Reporting Solution for Your ...
September 26, 2022
Here are four key areas to consider during your search and evaluation of the accounting software options. We’ll explore each...
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5 Lean Principles Construction Firms Can Steal from Manufacturers...
September 23, 2022
Are you looking to improve the speed, efficiency, and reliability of your next project? More construction firms are looking to...
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How to Prepare for your Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) Au...
September 22, 2022
You applied for and received a Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG). Now that it’s time for an audit of those...
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Infographic: The Ultimate Checklist to Prepare for a Successful U...
September 22, 2022
Infographic: THE ULTIMATE CHECKLIST TO PREPARE FOR A SUCCESSFUL UPGRADE TO MICROSOFT DYNAMICS 365 ERP PREPARING YOUR TRANSITION TO ERP IN THE...
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Be the Manufacturing Employer Where Talent Thrives
September 22, 2022
The manufacturing industry has long faced a shortage of talent. Industry perceptions may slowly be changing as manufacturers make innovative...
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Best of Life Sciences Resource Page
September 19, 2022
BEST OF life sciences: The Ultimate Guide to Life Sciences Success with technology Top 10 Insights for Life Sciences Companies ACCESS INFOGRAPHIC...
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The industry is consolidating: Acquire or be acquired
September 19, 2022
Unlike the majority of CEOs in my industry, my background isn’t in accounting. I spent 15 years of my professional...
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Overcoming the Talent Shortage in Manufacturing
September 15, 2022
Many manufacturers find it challenging to recruit and retain talented people. However, they also tend to have unique assets that...
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When School Shootings Don’t Happen: Keeping Your Campus Safe
September 14, 2022
An analysis of averted school violence conducted in 2021 by the National Police Foundation and the U.S. Department of Justice’s...
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How to Easily Migrate Profiles to Azure AD
September 14, 2022
One of the focus areas in my role as a Senior Network Consultant at Sikich is assisting our clients with...
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The Latest Developments of the Employee Retention Credit Part 2: ...
September 14, 2022
This is part 2 of a 3-part series that reviews the latest developments of the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), which...
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2022 Medicare Open Enrollment is Approaching
September 13, 2022
Medicare is an important component of retirement and financial planning. While you may be approaching retirement age or simply be...
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Implementing ASC 842? 10 Considerations Before You Begin
September 12, 2022
The new lease accounting standards under FASB ASC 842 are now in effect for most entities. If you’re like many,...
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Technology Trends Manufacturing CFOs Should Prioritize
September 12, 2022
One of the more important manufacturing technology trends currently underway is potentially beneficial for manufacturers and their workforces: the democratization of...
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Case Study: Calgary Economic Development
September 9, 2022
As one of Canada's largest cities, Calgary spent years searching for the right mix of technologies to better manage contracts,...
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Women + Wealth Leadership Series | September 2022
September 8, 2022
https://youtu.be/MQt5PpEL4d8 WOMEN + Wealth Leadership Series | Empowering women to accelerate their success by leveraging the strategy of poker September 8, 2022 Catch...
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Server 2022 Terminal Server Licensing
September 8, 2022
I was recently tasked with building a new Windows Server 2022 Terminal Server for a client. Everything was going very...
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Student Loan Relief Updates & Considerations
September 7, 2022
Update as of 10/24/22: the portal is live and accepting applications. The Administration is encouraging borrowers to submit for relief....
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How to Leverage Proof of Cash (POC) to Revenue in Your Next Deal
September 2, 2022
Have you ever begun the process of buying a company where you felt just a little apprehensive? You can be...
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The Latest Developments of the Employee Retention Credit
September 2, 2022
This is part 1 of a 3-part series that reviews the latest developments of the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), which...
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Sikich Earns 2022/2023 Inner Circle Award from Microsoft
August 31, 2022
CHICAGO — August 31, 2022 — Professional services firm Sikich was named to Microsoft Dynamics’ 2022/2023 Inner Circle. Each year,...
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9 Ways Coupa Can Supercharge Your ERP
August 30, 2022
We live in exciting times, with business moving faster than ever before. Business models are changing on a dime, and...
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New Lease Accounting Considerations for Not-For-Profit Entities: ...
August 29, 2022
It’s not uncommon for not-for-profit entities to be allowed to use real estate or equipment for no (or, de minimis)...
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Jim Brandenburg Featured in Financial Advisor to Discuss the Rece...
August 29, 2022
Jim Brandenburg was featured in Financial Advisor Magazine to discuss the recession and IRS audits. In the first article, Jim...
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