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Two is One and One is None: The Case for Cloud Backup

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Two is One and One is None: The Case for Cloud Backup

Years ago, I was introduced to a saying while serving in the US Navy: “two is one and one is...

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Office 365: Compromised Account Review with Audit Log

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Office 365: Compromised Account Review with Audit Log

Imagine this scenario that System Administrators are more commonly being faced with: An end user forwards along an e-mail inquiring...

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Common GPO Settings for all Windows 2016 RDS Server Deployments

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Common GPO Settings for all Windows 2016 RDS Server Deployments

When setting up a Windows 2016 RDS (Remote Desktop Server), there are a few GPO (Group Policy Object) settings I...

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The Right Tool for the Job

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The Right Tool for the Job

If you know me, you know I like to tinker with electronics, IoT devices, Raspberry Pis, etc. A few days...

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Three Quick Tips for a Fast BI 360 Report

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Three Quick Tips for a Fast BI 360 Report

Are you ever frustrated by the length of time it takes for your BI 360 report to run in Excel?...

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Developer Role in NetSuite 2019.1 Release

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Developer Role in NetSuite 2019.1 Release

In many NetSuite environments, the administrator and developer are different people with very different jobs. While the administrator needs to...

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Protecting Microsoft Teams from Malware

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Protecting Microsoft Teams from Malware

Are you using Teams? Seems like just about everyone is using Teams. That would seem to boost Microsoft’s statement that...

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Security Considerations for the Internet of Things (IoT)

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Security Considerations for the Internet of Things (IoT)

Nowadays, you can use your smart phone to lock your front door from anywhere. And that door can have a...

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Sikich Series on Tax Reform: Tax Madness – NCAA vs. TCJA

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Sikich Series on Tax Reform: Tax Madness – NCAA vs. TCJA

Our unique dictionary in which March Madness meets Tax Madness It’s that special time of year. As a long cold winter...

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Sikich Series on Tax Reform: Accounting Method Opportunities for ...

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Sikich Series on Tax Reform: Accounting Method Opportunities for ...

Small business taxpayers should explore these new accounting methods When the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was enacted in December...

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Attention Grantees and State Agencies in Illinois: What is GATA a...

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Attention Grantees and State Agencies in Illinois: What is GATA a...

An overview of the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) The Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) was established with goals...

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Sikich Public Relations Team Joins JPMA

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Sikich Public Relations Team Joins JPMA

  Sikich Public Relations continues its relationship with the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) as a full member. JPMA is an organization...

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NetSuite introduces Copy to Account Feature in 2019.1 Update

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NetSuite introduces Copy to Account Feature in 2019.1 Update

There are several new features rolling out with NetSuite’s 2019.1 update. One of the most exciting is the Copy to...

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Vendor Bidding in Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations

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Vendor Bidding in Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations

In D365 for Finance and Operations we now have a separate module called “Vendor Collaboration.” As you can see, it contains...

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How to Document Your Family Medical Leave Policy to Be Eligible f...

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How to Document Your Family Medical Leave Policy to Be Eligible f...

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Chris Geier in Accounting Today

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Chris Geier in Accounting Today

Chris Geier was quoted in an Accounting Today article about firm growth strategies. Chris Geier is Sikich's CEO and managing partner....

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SonicWALL – Capture Advanced Threat Protection

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SonicWALL – Capture Advanced Threat Protection

Security within the IT infrastructure requires a proactive approach. Every day, more threats and malware that can destroy your business...

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Are You in Compliance with the GDPR?

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Are You in Compliance with the GDPR?

While the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) establishes reform in the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA), its...

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New Weekly Timesheet Interface in NetSuite

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New Weekly Timesheet Interface in NetSuite

If your company is already using the Weekly Timesheet feature to enter time in NetSuite, you may not be aware...

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SkyKick Cloud Backup – NEW Restore Options

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SkyKick Cloud Backup – NEW Restore Options

If you haven’t heard of SkyKick Cloud Backup and you use Office 365, you’re missing out! As organizations continue to...

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Top 5 Reasons You Need Better Data Visualization With Power BI

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Top 5 Reasons You Need Better Data Visualization With Power BI

We've written on several occasions about the usefulness and the incredible efficiency that Power BI can bring to your Microsoft...

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Changes to Illinois Unclaimed Property Reporting

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Changes to Illinois Unclaimed Property Reporting

The Illinois Unclaimed Property Filing Window is Closing Fast In the summer of 2017, Illinois finally passed a state tax budget,...

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Reverse Transactions in D365: How to Undo Major Transactions

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Reverse Transactions in D365: How to Undo Major Transactions

No business can avoid the need to sometimes reverse major transactions. Since Advanced Warehousing was added to the system, the...

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Microsoft Azure Case Study: Cornwell Quality Tools

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Microsoft Azure Case Study: Cornwell Quality Tools

Cornwell Quality Tools is a manufacturer and distributor of automotive hand tools. Entering their 100th year, it’s clear they are...

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The Power of Video: Why You Need Video In Your Marketing Plan

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The Power of Video: Why You Need Video In Your Marketing Plan

Marketing Power in Video Wouldn’t it be great to be able to personally tell everyone about your business? If you have...

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How to Add a Report to VBA in Dynamics GP

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How to Add a Report to VBA in Dynamics GP

There were times when you need to modify a current report in Dynamics GP and add some VBA code to...

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Sikich Series on Tax Reform: Impact of the IRS Guidance for Busin...

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Sikich Series on Tax Reform: Impact of the IRS Guidance for Busin...

Changes made to parking benefits provided by employers The adage goes “there is no such thing as a free lunch.” Perhaps...

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Chris Geier and Mack Reynolds Featured in Crain’s Chicago B...

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Chris Geier and Mack Reynolds Featured in Crain’s Chicago B...

Chris Geier and Mack Reynolds were quoted in a Crain's Chicago Business article, where they discussed crisis management and mindful employee...

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How to Set Up Floor Stock in Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operati...

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How to Set Up Floor Stock in Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operati...

Floor stock is defined as items that are used in large quantities and have a low per unit cost. In...

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Utilizing Out-of-Band Management for Server and Network Hardware

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Utilizing Out-of-Band Management for Server and Network Hardware

Out-of-band management (OOBM) of network devices is nothing new, but it can be an extremely powerful tool to assist when...

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