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A Message from CEO Chris Geier – Sikich’s Response to...
March 13, 2020
Our thoughts are with those that have been directly affected by COVID-19. The situation is evolving rapidly, and our primary...
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HCM trends to consider when investing in an acquisition
March 13, 2020
When making an acquisition and onboarding a target’s workforce, your Human Capital Management (HCM) practices and processes can make or...
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Office 365: Basic Authentication Retirement for Legacy Protocols ...
March 12, 2020
Microsoft recently announced their plans to retire Basic Authentication for several legacy protocols used to access Exchange Online. If you’ve...
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NetSuite 2020.1: SuiteAnalytics Updates
March 11, 2020
In their Winter 2020 Business Leader Outlook Survey, NetSuite Brainyard researchers suggest a disproportionate prioritization by finance executives on descriptive...
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Sikich grows employee benefit plan audit team with two senior hir...
March 11, 2020
News>Press Releases
Sikich grows employee benefit plan audit team with two senior hir...
March 11, 2020
CHICAGO — March 11, 2020 – Sikich recently announced the addition of Lara Stanton and Amber Williams to the company’s employee...
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Understanding the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification
March 10, 2020
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is the new unified framework to be used by the Department of Defense (DoD)...
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Finally, D365 Business Card Scanning Capability!
March 9, 2020
Well, this has got to be one of the most requested pieces of functionality, and finally, it is here. Every...
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Advancing technology spells big changes for CPA firms’ talent m...
March 9, 2020
Recently I wrote about digital disruption in public accounting. Then I followed up with how digitization in industry is affecting...
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Aligning Process and Technology Management to Make Two-Tier ERP P...
March 5, 2020
To generate the benefits companies hope to achieve from hub-and-spoke ERP deployments, they need to ensure that their IT organization...
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Optimize Your Service Cloud Model With Salesforce’s Omni-Ch...
March 4, 2020
Many service organizations already using Salesforce are taking advantage of the easily configured Case assignment rules and queues so that...
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Microsoft Windows 10 and the Return of PowerToys – FancyZon...
March 4, 2020
My last blog referenced PowerToys as they existed in Windows 95 through Windows XP. But after Windows XP, Microsoft did...
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Financial Planning Series: Step 4 – How to Take a Financial Inv...
March 4, 2020
https://youtu.be/xUG3KDylpkw How much do you own and how much do you owe? The first step in taking financial inventory is to gather...
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Arcus Hunting – Strategic IT, vCIO Case Study
March 3, 2020
Strategic IT Initiatives were realized with the help of Sikich's professional staff, cost advantage and technical relationship. Arcus Hunting is a...
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Microsoft Windows 95, 98, and XP PowerToys of the Past
March 3, 2020
Microsoft first used the PowerToys name back in Windows 95. At the time, it was a way for the Microsoft...
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Leslie Barnett Featured in Springfield Business Journal
March 2, 2020
Leslie Barnett was featured in a Springfield Business Journal article highlighting her new role with the firm. Leslie is a director...
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Field Service Lightning Overview, Roles, Features, and Initial Se...
March 2, 2020
One of the best features of Salesforce is its ability to conform to whatever your organization needs when it comes...
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“Leap Day 2020” Tax Tips
February 29, 2020
Every four years comes around the Olympics, a presidential election, and a leap year. With Leap Day falling during tax...
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Chris Geier Featured On WGN Radio and Fox Milwaukee
February 28, 2020
Chris was interviewed on WGN Radio and Fox Milwaukee about workforce safety, in the wake of the tragic shooting in...
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Tax Reform Bill Reforms Tax Methods for Revenue Recognition
February 28, 2020
The recent “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (TCJA) ushered in comprehensive tax reform There were many incentives designed to encourage businesses...
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David Reiners, Global Marketing Communication, Laird Performance ...
February 27, 2020
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David Reiners, Global Marketing Communication, Laird Performance ...
February 27, 2020
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Beth Beghou, Founder & Managing Director, Beghou Consulting
February 26, 2020
https://youtu.be/2AIbbukX9cs"They provide large team capabilities with a small team care..."- Beth Beghou, founder and managing director
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5 Ways to ‘Secure’ Your Next Vacation
February 26, 2020
You set your out of office message and changed your voicemail to let everyone know you are on vacation. Finally,...
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What is Salesforce Shield?
February 24, 2020
The growth of information shared online is unprecedented. Businesses have grown online to host and share their data with customers...
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Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SAP ERP Together: A Strong Business Ca...
February 24, 2020
Businesses can deploy two of today's leading ERP solutions together to meet specific requirements without needlessly complicating their technology environments...
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Access Badge Security Tips 101
February 24, 2020
In today’s world, organizations seem to focus on things like new viruses and missing patches when they think about securing...
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Is Excess Stock Killing Your Cash Flow?
February 20, 2020
In today’s modern supply chain, managing inventory is becoming increasingly complex. The world is more connected than ever, and organizing...
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What You Need to Know About Final Audit Determination Letters
February 20, 2020
Final Audit Determination Letters (FADL) are the U.S. Department of Education’s (Department’s) final response to the institution’s annual Student Financial...
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What to Do When You’re Thinking About Selling Your School
February 19, 2020
An e-mail arrives in your inbox from an investor who is interested in acquiring your school. You have been on their...
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Webinar: What Employers Should Expect in 2020
February 19, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAGASGLCmj0&feature=youtu.be We take a look at state and federal law changes from 2019 and analyze what employers' responsibilities include in this...
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Sikich ON: HCM & Payroll Webinar Series
February 19, 2020
Is your Human Capital Management and Payroll technology and operations meeting your organization’s needs? View our four-part webinar series recordings...
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