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Securing IoT Devices
February 1, 2021
Internet of things or IoT devices have become very popular in the last few years, and that has many security...
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Business systems on a roll: creating a hub-and-spoke environment ...
February 1, 2021
Hub-and-spoke architectures are a proven solution for combining the ERP and business management systems of several companies into one streamlined...
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Why Are Hackers Suddenly Targeting the Agriculture Industry?
January 29, 2021
Feed mills, commercial farms, and other agriculture industry businesses have for a long time enjoyed a relatively low risk from...
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Molotov cocktails and arrested CEOs. Threats to brands grow.
January 29, 2021
A CEO charged with “violent entry and disorderly conduct” at the Capitol. Two lawyers accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at...
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Life Sciences Industry Panel Series: Part 3 – Managing Rela...
January 29, 2021
The coronavirus pandemic has nearly impacted every business in some way or another, and biotech organizations are no exception. We...
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The Change in Administration Makes Estate and Gift Planning a Top...
January 28, 2021
Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the federal lifetime gift tax exclusion was increased from $5.45 million...
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Streamline Accounting with Process Automation – Gappify Web...
January 27, 2021
Wondering what all the Automation buzz is about? Sikich partnered with Gappify in this video to share practical tips to...
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The Impact on Client Experience using Salesforce and NetSuite
January 27, 2021
What do your clients tell you about the ease of doing business with your company? Are you providing a consistent,...
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Sikich recognized on Bob Scott’s list of VAR Stars
January 27, 2021
CHICAGO – Jan. 27, 2021 – Sikich was recently recognized as a 2020 Bob Scott VAR Star for its outstanding leadership in midmarket...
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Jerry Murphy Featured in Industry Today
January 26, 2021
Jerry Murphy authored an article that discusses the potential for a rise in U.S.-based manufacturing amidst the global pandemic and...
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Overview of Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II
January 26, 2021
In December 2020, the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSAA) legislation passed, which created the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II...
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Julie Krehbiel Featured on the W Pulse Podcast
January 26, 2021
Julie Krehbiel, CFP®, was featured in a W Pulse podcast with Advisor Group’s Women Forward. The podcast, "Impact Investing: How...
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IRS Issues Final Regulations on Executive Compensation Tax for Ex...
January 25, 2021
On January 11, 2021, the IRS issued final regulations providing guidance on the federal excise tax on executive compensation in...
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Tax Planning and SECURE Act Updates for the Construction Industry...
January 25, 2021
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Calculated Fields in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement
January 22, 2021
The calculated fields feature in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (D365 CE) is a powerful tool to allow you to...
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Evolving Security
January 21, 2021
"Change is the only constant." That is an idea we accept in both our own lives and the world of...
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Wisconsin Will Not Follow Federal Law Permitting Deduction of PPP...
January 20, 2021
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (WDR) released guidance on January 15, 2021 on how PPP loan expenses will be treated...
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Microsoft Azure AD Connect PowerShell Troubleshooter
January 20, 2021
For connecting your on-premise Active Directory environment to Microsoft’s Azure directory, the two choices available are to either synchronize the...
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How to Refresh a Business Central Sandbox Environment and Copy a ...
January 19, 2021
To refresh a Sandbox environment in Business Central, you need to delete the Sandbox and create a new one. There...
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Serve and Protect: Why Police are Needed Now More than Ever
January 15, 2021
Having spent time early in my career in law enforcement, there’s not much I haven’t seen. I served for a...
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Cheryl Aschenbrener Featured in WICPA’s On Balance Publicat...
January 15, 2021
Cheryl Aschenbrener's article, "Top Trends and Topics for Manufacturers" was featured in the Wisconsin Institute of CPAs' (WICPA) publication, On...
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Life Sciences Industry Panel Series: Part 2 – Choosing NetS...
January 15, 2021
The coronavirus pandemic has nearly impacted every business in some way or another, and biotech organizations are no exception. We...
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Dynamics GP Segmented Account Structure vs Business Central Dimen...
January 13, 2021
One of the key differences between Dynamics GP and Business Central, when it comes to GL account configuration, is the...
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The Employee Retention Credit: A Deeper Dive into the “Full or ...
January 11, 2021
A key incentive for employers in the CARES Act was the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), which was then further enhanced...
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The Employee Retention Credit Enhanced by Stimulus Legislation
January 11, 2021
The recently enacted “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021” (“CAA”) [1] was the latest effort by Congress to provide stimulus and relief...
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Streamlining the Management of Prevailing Wages and Burden Rates ...
January 11, 2021
When you run construction projects for public sector clients, you need to factor prevailing wages into your bids, forecasts, project...
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Salesforce Will Retire the Original Territory Management Module
January 8, 2021
Salesforce is constantly rolling out releases. At least three times a year (Spring, Summer, Winter), the company rolls out a...
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Chicago Tribune Features Sikich
January 6, 2021
Sikich’s remote work policy was highlighted in a Chicago Tribune article. Even before the pandemic, Sikich was putting in place the...
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Resolving “Unable to communicate with the SharePoint server” ...
January 6, 2021
Recently, our Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (D365FO) team went through a tenant migration. With it, came the process...
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Glen Birnbaum Featured in Forbes
January 6, 2021
Glen Birnbaum was included in a Forbes’ annual list of the “Top 100 Must-Follow Tax Twitter Accounts.” Glen, CPA, ABV, ASA,...
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