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Sikich Investment Banking advises Productive Resources in Recapit...

September 27, 2017

Group of women investors leads recapitalization of engineering services and staffing firm CHICAGO — Sept. 27, 2017 — Productive Resources, an...

Security

Create a Secure Password Policy for Your Organization

September 26, 2017

Passwords are an essential part of security at any organization and an important element in preventative measures to keep hackers...

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The Connected Manufacturer

September 22, 2017

The connected Manufacturer There is an astounding amount of manufacturing companies that believe that connected technology is vital to the...

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Non-Listed Encryption Solution Assessment (NESA) Documentation

September 21, 2017

The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) previously released guidance that allows Qualified Security Assessor for Point-to-Point Encryption (QSA (P2PE)) companies to complete a...

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Governor Signs Bill to Extend and Revise Illinois EDGE Tax Credit...

September 19, 2017

With the recent news of the FoxConn multi-billion deal to start operations in Wisconsin, it became apparent to the Illinois...

Case Study

Seamless Move to Cloud ERP with NetSuite | Generator Systems Case...

September 16, 2017

Customer Profile Generator Systems designs, distributes, installs, and services backup power solutions for industrial, commercial, municipal, data center and residential customers in...

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Employee Recognition Within Your Organization

September 14, 2017

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The Use of Personality Testing in The Hiring Process

September 13, 2017

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Revised Version of the Form I-9 and Handbook

September 12, 2017

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Planning a Successful Business Transition

September 11, 2017

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Sikich LLP named to Inc. 5000 list for fifth consecutive year

August 31, 2017

Professional services firm recognized for continued growth NAPERVILLE, Ill. — August 31, 2017 — Professional services firm Sikich LLP was recently...

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Considerations Regarding the New Partnership Audit Rules for 2018...

August 28, 2017

BBA’s Changes Taking Effect Soon The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (BBA, signed into law on November 2, 2015) covered a...

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Sikich Series on Tax Reform – Tax Reform Eclipses ACA Repeal No...

August 19, 2017

A key item on the Republican agenda this year was the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)....

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2017 Manufacturing Report

August 15, 2017

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Sikich LLP Ranks 6th on Accounting Today’s 2017 VAR 100 List

August 10, 2017

We're thrilled to announce that Sikich LLP ranked sixth on Accounting Today’s annual list of the top 100 value-added resellers in the accounting...

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August 9, 2017

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FASB Issues a Proposed Standard To Clarify the Characterization o...

August 7, 2017

Proposed Standard Addresses Diversity in Accounting Practice for Grants as Exchanges or Contributions and in Distinguishing Between Conditional and Unconditional...

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Advantages of a Cross-Tested 401k Plan

August 3, 2017

Your 401(k) plan can provide a benefit to more than just your employees; when designed properly, it can also benefit...

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Late on Filing Health Insurance Coverage Forms? IRS Notices Requi...

August 3, 2017

The IRS recently released notices to Applicable Large Employers (ALE) who have failed to deliver employee statements to their staff...

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Wellness Plan Incentives Can Have Unhealthy Tax Consequences

August 3, 2017

As more companies seek to offer wellness programs or incentives to their employees, issues and confusion concerning the taxability of...

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Auto-IRA Initiative in Illinois Meets Exemption Challenges

August 3, 2017

Illinois may face challenges during attempts to implement a binding, state-based auto-individual retirement account (IRA) program for private employers. During...

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Should a Retirement Plan Implement a Fee Policy Statement?

August 3, 2017

Like all other fiduciary actions, the value of a fee policy statement is a function of how well it is...

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Sikich Ranks 7th on Bob Scott’s Insights’ Top 100 VARs list

August 3, 2017

Professional services firm’s technology team recognized in top 100 VAR list for continued growth NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Aug. 3, 2017 — Professional...

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Illinois Tax Changes: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

August 1, 2017

The fallout from the recent passing of the Illinois budget consists of changes to tax rates and elimination of certain...

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AMF Bakery Systems partners with Sikich to implement Microsoft Dy...

July 28, 2017

Manufacturer of high-speed bakery equipment to enhance technology with Microsoft Dynamics 365 NAPERVILLE, Ill. — July 28, 2017 — AMF Bakery Systems,...

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Herding Skinny Elephants – ACA Repeal Effort Fails in Senat...

July 28, 2017

ACA Update 5.0 As you may recall, the House Republican leadership struggled corralling its members into moving forward with the Affordable...

Human Resources

Workforce challenges are top concern for manufacturers, report fi...

July 27, 2017

Third annual report from Sikich LLP offers a comprehensive look at workforce, technology and other growth challenges in the manufacturing...

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How to Prosper from Succession Planning: It’s all in the timing...

July 27, 2017

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Dynamics 365 Vendor Collaboration Setup & Functionality

July 24, 2017

Microsoft has updated the architecture and features of Vendor Collaboration in Dynamics 365 Update 7. There is now a menu...

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Czarnowski partners with Sikich to implement Microsoft Dynamics 3...

July 20, 2017

Full-service exhibit and event marketing company to enhance firm-wide technology with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Czarnowski Display Services, Inc. (Czarnowski), a full-service...