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Polycom VVX Phone Sign-in Options
August 9, 2018
Polycom VVX phones are a popular choice when deploying a Microsoft Phone System and Skype for Business Online. All Skype...
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Brian Kelley Featured in Accounting Today
August 9, 2018
Brian Kelley, CPA, MST, Managing Director of State and Local Tax Services, spoke to the implications of the Supreme Court's...
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6 Tips to Consider When Dealing with a Data Breach
August 8, 2018
According to the Ponemon Institute report, “2016 Cost of Data Breach,” the average cost of a data breach is $4 million. For...
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Sikich Series on Tax Reform: IRS Releases Proposed Regulations on...
August 8, 2018
One of the pillars of last year’s “Tax Cut and Jobs Act” (“TCJA”) was to make the tax code more...
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Sikich named to 2018-19 Inner Circle for Microsoft Dynamics
August 8, 2018
Professional services firm’s technology practice honored by Microsoft for salesachievements CHICAGO — Aug. 8, 2018 — Professional services firm Sikich was again...
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2018 Sikich Business Transformation Conference
August 7, 2018
VIEW THE FULL AGENDA AND REGISTER HERE HOW ARE YOU REDEFINING INNOVATION? Business executives, leaders and corporate visionaries will gather for Sikich’s...
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Sikich Series on Business Succession Planning: Make a Plan, Sell ...
August 6, 2018
The old adage, “If you fail to plan, then you are planning to fail,” is applicable in many aspects of life. Planning and...
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FASB Proposes Accounting Standard Update
August 6, 2018
Proposed Standard Addresses Diversity in Accounting Practice that Exists Between the Application of the Definition of Collections On June 26, 2018,...
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M&D Mini Series: Domestic Activity and R&D Investment
August 2, 2018
Manufacturers and distributors appear to be focused on growing in existing domestic markets. Nearly 41 percent of respondents said organic...
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GASB 75 and OPEB: The Community College Guide
August 1, 2018
Effective for fiscal years ending June 30, 2018, GASB Statement No. 75, Accounting and Financial Reporting for Postemployment Benefits Other...
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Common Issues When Uninstalling Exchange 2010
August 1, 2018
If you follow the Sikich blog, you might notice a reoccurring theme in my past couple blog articles – Exchange 2010. Microsoft...
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Sikich ranks 8th on Bob Scott’s Insights’ Top 100 VARs list
July 31, 2018
National technology consultancy recognized for growth CHICAGO — July 31, 2018 — Professional services firm Sikich ranked eighth on the annual...
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What Donors & Charities Need to Know About the 2017 Tax Refo...
July 30, 2018
Download our guide on what donors and charities need to know about the 2017 Tax Reform Act and the tips...
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Jerry Murphy Featured in Modern Materials Handling and Supply Cha...
July 27, 2018
Jerry Murphy, Partner-in-Charge of Sikich’s Manufacturing and Distribution Services team, highlights figures and stats from the report in Modern Materials Handling and...
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M&D Mini Series: Robotics are Poised for Growth Amid Workfor...
July 26, 2018
Global spending on robotics is expected to reach $87 billion by 2025, up from a previous projection of $67 billion....
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Sikich Series on Tax Reform: Another Round of Tax Legislation in ...
July 25, 2018
Last fall, Congress and the Administration enacted significant tax reform - the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”). This was...
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eCommerce Shipment: Cost vs. Delivery
July 25, 2018
eCommerce shipment, which refers to shipment of products sold and bought electronically, is built not on price, but inventory availability...
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Network Recon – Identifying the Location of Equipment on a ...
July 24, 2018
Frequently, it will be required to identify where on the network a device or piece of equipment is connected. This...
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Jim Brandenburg, Partner, Selected as Panelist for Foxconn Event
July 23, 2018
Jim Brandenburg, CPA, MST, will be one of four panelists at The Daily Reporter's Foxconn-related event - Foxconn: The Ripple Effect...
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The Future of PMOs
July 23, 2018
By popular definition, a PMO (Project Management Office) defines and maintains standards for Project Management within the organization. PMOs are...
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Tax Considerations for Real Estate Investors Mini Series: How Do ...
July 19, 2018
The recently enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the Act) is a sweeping tax package that has transformed the way...
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M&D Mini Series: Time for Action: Systems are Vulnerable to ...
July 19, 2018
IoT connectivity comes with some inherent risks, especially around cybersecurity. As organizations connect more devices, they also increase the security...
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Top Ten Social Media Tips for Businesses
July 19, 2018
In 2018, it’s essential for your business to have an online social presence. This is, after all, how customers stay...
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U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Physical Presence Standard in Way...
July 18, 2018
Whether or not your company has proactively addressed its state and local sales tax compliance requirements in the past, now...
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How to Fix TCP Timeout During File Transfer Using SonicWall Firew...
July 18, 2018
Sikich recently ran into an issue whiling trying to transfer large amounts of data through a site-to-site VPN tunnel using...
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Robots Working Alongside People in the Manufacturing & Distr...
July 18, 2018
When we think of the future, American dreamers envision flying cars, holograms, and robotic assistants. But have you ever considered...
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DR and Continuity Planning: Understanding System Capabilities
July 17, 2018
Developing a procedure to recover from a failure or disaster while simultaneously maintaining business operations during the recovery process is...
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IRS Takes Closer Look at Exempt Organizations Employment Tax Comp...
July 17, 2018
The IRS is adding new areas of focus for employment tax examinations and tax-exempt organizations are being closely considered. The...
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Chris Geier Featured in Accounting Today
July 17, 2018
Chris Geier, the CEO and managing partner of Sikich LLP, a Top 100 Firm, has been watching what is going...
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M&D Mini Series: Talent Acquisition Remains a Priority…...
July 12, 2018
How do manufacturers attract skilled workers? It’s a question hiring managers throughout the industry are still trying to answer. Respondents...
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