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Coming Soon to your Employee Benefit Plans: Changes to Your Audit...
February 15, 2021
Introduction The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (‘AICPA’) has issued Statement on Auditing Standards (‘SAS’) 136, Forming an Opinion and...
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Life Sciences Industry Panel Series: Part 4 – NetSuite Cust...
February 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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Creating a Flow in Teams with Power Automate
February 15, 2021
Microsoft Teams is a feature packed collaboration powerhouse as it is, but did you know that you can add even...
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Adapt or Die – Budgeting and Costing in a Pandemic: Part One
February 11, 2021
When confronted by his head scout about challenging baseball norms, Billy Beane, former Oakland A’s general manager (and featured in...
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Wisconsin Will Not Follow Federal Law Permitting Deduction of PPP...
February 11, 2021
We recently sent a communication regarding the current situation involving Wisconsin not allowing Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan expenses to...
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Congress Extends and Expands PPP Loans
February 9, 2021
Congress recently enacted the ‘‘Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021” (CAA - H.R.133) on December 27, 2020 - nine months to the...
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5 Key Performance Indicators to Measure Your Association’s Succ...
February 9, 2021
In today's virtual environment, it's more important than ever to know the difference between crucial information and noise when it...
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Time Tracking in NetSuite
February 9, 2021
Our team has seen a recent client need for time tracking in NetSuite, especially in the life sciences space. Our...
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Cost Accounting for Federal Contractors
February 4, 2021
As a Federal Contractor, you are required to maintain an adequate accounting system to ensure compliance with applicable cost principles. Fortunately,...
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FAQs for Not-for-Profit Organizations and the COVID Relief Packag...
February 4, 2021
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic last March, Congress enacted three pieces of legislation over a few short weeks...
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Cheryl Aschenbrener Featured on M&A Podcasts
February 4, 2021
Cheryl Aschenbrener was recently interviewed on podcasts with the M&A CornerCast and SLS Capital Advisors. During these episodes, Cheryl discusses...
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Building Brand Advocates: How to Create and Manage an Influencer ...
February 3, 2021
Relationships between social media influencers and brands can feel overwhelming. They require the investment of time and money and change...
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Empower your Clients with Salesforce Experience Cloud
February 3, 2021
“An informed customer is a happy customer” is a phrase that businesses have tried to live up to in an...
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A Roundtable Recap: Manufacturers Across the States Facing the Br...
February 2, 2021
Manufacturing executives from across the Midwest virtually connected mid-January to discuss continued pandemic impacts on business, the new relief bill,...
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IRS Provides Relief for Temporary COVID-related Workforce Reducti...
February 2, 2021
During 2020, many employers experienced significant changes in their workforce, including temporary furloughs, workforce reductions or decreases in pay rates...
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Advantages of the SECURE Act for Employers This Year
February 2, 2021
Do you think it's too late to start a retirement plan for 2020? The answer may not be what you...
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Ray Lampner on OSCPA the State of Business Podcast
February 1, 2021
Ray Lampner was featured on the Ohio Society of CPAs' "The State of Business" podcast, discussing the latest details of...
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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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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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