![](https://www.sikich.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/insights-archive-bg.jpg)
Latest Insights
Dive into Sikich's entrepreneurial thought leadership, for clarity on the recent trends affecting your business.
Azure
Restricting Access to Microsoft Azure PaaS Databases from Microso...
March 12, 2018
The Problem PaaS (Platform as a Service) SQL instances in Azure take a lot of work out of having to maintain...
Read MoreArticle
Pre-Recorded Webinar: Navigating the New Tax Landscape
March 9, 2018
We invite you to view our webinar, "Navigating the New Tax Landscape." Recorded on January 18th, our experts explored how...
Read MoreArticle
How to Avoid Accruals Related to Vendor Bill Approvals in NetSuit...
March 9, 2018
Reduce accruals by using the payment hold field instead of approval status field in NetSuite! With NetSuite’s SuiteFlow (workflow) tool, companies...
Read MoreArticle
Content Marketing: The Power of a Good Story
March 9, 2018
The inspiration for this blog didn’t come from a Fast Company article, witty HubSpot piece, or departmental meeting. It came...
Read MoreArticle
Changes to Form 990 and How They Affect You
March 7, 2018
Tax reform has brought about many changes recently, but the 2017 Form 990 and schedules have only a couple very...
Read MoreTechnology
How to Track Revenue Recognition in NetSuite
March 7, 2018
Are you tired of manually tracking revenue recognition outside your ERP system? With NetSuite, you can easily account for any...
Read MoreArticle
Sikich Opens Expanded Chicago office
March 6, 2018
New office positions professional services firm for continued growth in the city Sikich recently opened a new, expanded office in...
Read MoreTechnology
What is the Underlying Technology Behind Blockchain?
March 6, 2018
Businesses that hear about blockchain might be wondering just how they can utilize this new technology to their benefit. There...
Read MoreTechnology
NetSuite 2018.1 New Features for Manufacturers
March 5, 2018
NetSuite is a true cloud solution and includes major releases twice per year as part of your subscription. The fantastic...
Read MoreMarketing & Communications>SEO
5 Reasons Why SEO is Key for Small Business Marketing Success
March 2, 2018
Marketing & Communications>SEO
5 Reasons Why SEO is Key for Small Business Marketing Success
March 2, 2018
Everyone uses the internet According to internet live, 65,268 Google searches are performed every second. Yes, you read that right. Not...
Read MoreArticle
Sikich Series on Tax Reform: How the New Tax Law Will Affect Char...
March 2, 2018
Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”), the new law preserves the deductibility of charitable contributions, restructures...
Read MoreArticle
Sikich Series on Tax Reform: Leveling the Playing Field for Pass-...
February 27, 2018
Executive Summary The recently enacted Tax Reform legislation provides tax relief for small business owners that operate their business as a...
Read MoreArticle
How Small Businesses Can Use Blockchain
February 27, 2018
How can small-to-medium-sized business use blockchain technology to their advantage? This new advancement is more than a buzzword or new...
Read MoreArticle
Do I Convert Back to C Corporation, S Corporation or Not Convert ...
February 27, 2018
We consistently get the question from clients and contacts about how the new tax law impacts them. For example, business...
Read MoreTechnology
Printing Journal Entries in NetSuite 2017.2
February 21, 2018
NetSuite continues to add functionality and depth to their user experience with the 2017.2 update. Controllers, Accountants, and Auditors will...
Read MoreTechnology
Database Health and the Check Database Integrity Maintenance Task...
February 21, 2018
Most users are focused on Dynamics GP performance and the validation of the data within the system. This is extremely...
Read MoreArticle
Top 10 INFLUENTIAL Graphic Design Trends for 2018
February 20, 2018
Trends of the past are making a comeback in web and print design with an innovative and modern flair. As...
Read MoreTechnology
Side-by-Side Bank Reconciliation Tools in NetSuite 2017.2
February 20, 2018
NetSuite’s new release (2017.2), comes with enhancements to cash management, making bank reconciliation faster and easier than ever before. The...
Read MoreArticle
Protecting Yourself Against Data Breaches
February 19, 2018
As an advisor to middle-market businesses, I have become increasingly aware of the new risks that face our business owners,...
Read MoreNetSuite
NetSuite Success Story: In USA Case Study
February 16, 2018
In USA is a manufacturing company that produces ozone monitoring and ozone generation systems for the water treatment industry, food...
Read MoreArticle
Responsive Web Design in 2018: A necessity not a luxury
February 15, 2018
Mobile is no longer secondary With web traffic from mobile devices continuing to increase, the mobile version of a website can...
Read MoreTechnology
Vulnerability Scanning Scope – The ASV Program Guide and Sa...
February 13, 2018
When you’re wading into the external vulnerability scanning requirement of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), the...
Read MoreERP
Dynamics 365 Success Story: Adamas Pharmaceuticals Case Study
February 12, 2018
Adamas Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company that focuses upon the central nervous system (CNS). They have focused their main product...
Read MoreArticle
Congress Passes Budget Agreement
February 12, 2018
What You Need to Know About Several Retroactive Tax Provisions Congress reached an agreement on a two-year budget in early February....
Read MoreMarketing & Communications>Branding
Positioning your brand in 2018: How to make your brand stand out
February 8, 2018
Marketing & Communications>Branding
Positioning your brand in 2018: How to make your brand stand out
February 8, 2018
Your Brand Defines You. You can stand out like a sore thumb or you can stand out like a ROCKSTAR,...
Read MoreSecurity
The Azure Response to the Recent Meltdown/Spectre Intel Security ...
February 8, 2018
In case you hadn't heard, Intel recently revealed on January 3, 2018 two critical vulnerabilities they found in Intel chips. These...
Read MoreArticle
Cameron Petroff joins Sikich as marketing director
February 8, 2018
Petroff to lead marketing strategy at professional services firmCHICAGO — Feb. 8, 2018 — Professional services firm Sikich recently hired Cameron...
Read MoreAudit and Tax
IRS Update on ACA Penalty Notices
February 7, 2018
On November 2, 2017, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) updated its Questions and Answers page to provide information regarding employer...
Read MoreArticle
ACA Extension granted for Issuance of Health Coverage Forms for 2...
February 7, 2018
The IRS announced that it has extended the due date for employers to provide 2017 health coverage information to individuals....
Read MoreArticle
Sikich HR Consulting Services
February 7, 2018
[embed width="123" height="456"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12nxjDW_q5w&feature=youtu.be[/embed]
Read More