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2018 Sikich Business Transformation Conference

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2018 Sikich Business Transformation Conference

    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 ...

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Sikich Series on Business Succession Planning: Make a Plan, Sell ...

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

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FASB Proposes Accounting Standard Update

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

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M&D Mini Series: Domestic Activity and R&D Investment

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

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GASB 75 and OPEB: The Community College Guide

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

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Common Issues When Uninstalling Exchange 2010

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

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Sikich ranks 8th on Bob Scott’s Insights’ Top 100 VARs list

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...

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What Donors & Charities Need to Know About the 2017 Tax Refo...

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...

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Jerry Murphy Featured in Modern Materials Handling and Supply Cha...

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...

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M&D Mini Series: Robotics are Poised for Growth Amid Workfor...

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 ...

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Sikich Series on Tax Reform: Another Round of Tax Legislation in ...

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

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eCommerce Shipment: Cost vs. Delivery

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 ...

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Network Recon – Identifying the Location of Equipment on a ...

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

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Jim Brandenburg, Partner, Selected as Panelist for Foxconn Event

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

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The Future of PMOs

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 ...

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Tax Considerations for Real Estate Investors Mini Series: How Do ...

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 ...

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M&D Mini Series: Time for Action: Systems are Vulnerable to ...

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

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Top Ten Social Media Tips for Businesses

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...

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U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Physical Presence Standard in Way...

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...

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How to Fix TCP Timeout During File Transfer Using SonicWall Firew...

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...

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Robots Working Alongside People in the Manufacturing & Distr...

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

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DR and Continuity Planning: Understanding System Capabilities

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...

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IRS Takes Closer Look at Exempt Organizations Employment Tax Comp...

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

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Chris Geier Featured in Accounting Today

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…...

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M&D Mini Series: Talent Acquisition Remains a Priority…...

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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Tina Perez Joins Sikich’s Indianapolis Office as an Audit Partn...

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Tina Perez Joins Sikich’s Indianapolis Office as an Audit Partn...

Perez, who brings three decades of accounting experience to Sikich, will provide audit services to construction and real estate industry...

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The Emerging Tech That’s in Constant Flux, Yet Here to Stay...

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The Emerging Tech That’s in Constant Flux, Yet Here to Stay...

As new technology graces the scene, the first question on most people's minds is, "Is this a fad?" Businesses, especially,...

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5 Ways to Stay Compliant and Diligent: A Guide for Contractors in...

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5 Ways to Stay Compliant and Diligent: A Guide for Contractors in...

Increased scrutiny by governmental agencies like municipalities, school districts, transit agencies, and housing authorities, creates burdensome challenges for prospective contractors. Compliance requirements, contractor disclosures, data security provisions, and agency...

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How is Virtual Currency Taxed?

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How is Virtual Currency Taxed?

You may have heard of the impact virtual currency has recently had on the market and on how goods and services are sold or...

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Protecting Against Advanced Threats with Office 365

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Protecting Against Advanced Threats with Office 365

Over the many years of working on Office 365 projects of varying sizes, we have seen the steady rise of...

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