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Construction Integrated Project Delivery
July 1, 2016
What is Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)? "IPD is a project delivery approach that integrates people, systems, business structures and practices into...
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Modified Rules on 401(k) and 403(b) Deferral Failures
July 1, 2016
The new change provides penalty relief for plans that commit an elective or automatic deferral failure. A deferral failure occurs...
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Webinar: DOL Employee Benefit Plan Audits (Hub International)
July 1, 2016
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Best practices for hiring a plan auditor article
July 1, 2016
The importance of hiring a qualified and effective plan audit firm cannot be understated. This was made clear in a...
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Frank Jakosz Article on Fundraising Creativity for Not-For-Profit...
July 1, 2016
All the elements of a successful not-for-profit fundraiser come into play each year when the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians...
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Learn how to take your business to the next level.
June 30, 2016
The much anticipated overtime rule was finalized today. The Department of Labor (DOL) finalized a rule to update overtime protections...
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7 Emerging Trends that are Changing Finance
June 27, 2016
7 Emerging Trends that are Changing Finance Departments The role of the CFO is evolving and that means finance departments are...
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Sikich Named As Top Managed IT Services Provider
June 23, 2016
NAPERVILLE, IL. — June 23, 2016 — Sikich LLP, a leading accounting, technology and managed services firm, has been named...
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Stop school district fraud. A simple solution.
June 21, 2016
Despite persistent reports of financial mismanagement embarrassing school district leaders across Illinois and mounting financial pressures forcing districts to get...
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Cyber Security, Penetration Testing and Manufacturers: 10 Facts O...
June 16, 2016
Penetration testing is one of the most effective forms of cybersecurity for manufacturing companies. It can simulate a real-world attack...
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Microsoft’s Acquisition of LinkedIn Ups the Ante on Cloud S...
June 16, 2016
On June 13, Microsoft made headlines by announcing its plan to acquire LinkedIn in an all-cash transaction, valued at $26.2...
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The Power of Data Visualization
June 14, 2016
Since the dawn of man, people have used visualization as a way to grasp information that they may have not...
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June 2016 Microsoft Dynamics & NetSuite Tips and Tricks
June 9, 2016
Use the Post Feature to Share Information that Is Not Activity Related As is often the case, you probably receive information...
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Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Entities
June 8, 2016
Tentative FASB Board decisions are provided for those interested in following the Board's deliberations. All of the reported decisions are...
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Manufacturers Guide to Cybersecurity Initiatives
June 6, 2016
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Manufacturers Guide to Implementing Cybersecurity Initiative
May 24, 2016
Manufacturing and Cybersecurity Have a Complicated Relationship. A lack of adoption of key information security practices continues while cyber attacks within...
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Dept of Labor 2016 Overtime Rule
May 20, 2016
The much anticipated overtime rule was finalized today. The Department of Labor (DOL) finalized a rule to update overtime protections...
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4 Key Challenges in the Distribution Industry for ERP
May 17, 2016
Challenge #1 - Gain a Clear Picture of Demand Distributors need to ensure that all business resources and operations are optimally...
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Countdown to ASC 606: What Every Business Needs to Know
May 16, 2016
The new revenue recognition standard is the biggest accounting change the world has seen in over a decade. ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers,...
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Learn More About Dynamics GP & The Microsoft Dynamics GP Sof...
May 16, 2016
Microsoft Dynamics® GP (formerly Great Plains) is an intuitive business management software solution for small- and medium-sized businesses that combines...
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Dynamics GP Human Resources and Payroll Management
May 16, 2016
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Dynamics GP Accounting & Financial Management
May 16, 2016
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Dynamics GP Supply Chain Management
May 16, 2016
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Microsoft Dynamics AX Master Planning Dilemma: By site or by site...
May 16, 2016
Microsoft Dynamics AX users have a fundamental dilemma when implementing master planning. They typically ask something like the following: "When...
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Chris Geier elected managing partner and CEO
May 12, 2016
Leader of the firm’s advisory services and investment banking practice will assume role in January 2017 NAPERVILLE, Ill. — May 12,...
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May 2016 Microsoft Dynamics Tips and Tricks
May 10, 2016
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10 Facts Not-for-Profits Should Know About Penetration Testing
May 10, 2016
Penetration testing is one of the most effective forms of cybersecurity for not-for-profit (NFP) organizations. It can simulate a real-world...
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Top Ten Tips for Successful Material Requirements Planning
May 3, 2016
For most manufacturers, conducting material requirements planning (MRP) is a critical process that should be ran on a daily basis....
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Avoid The ERP Nightmare: Stay Current To Minimize Risk and Maximi...
May 2, 2016
Manufacturing Inc. is thriving. Orders are flying out the door, customers are satisfied, and its customer base is growing. Then,...
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NetSuite Can Help Business Comply with Revenue Recognition
May 2, 2016
Scheduled to go into effect in 2017, the new Revenue Recognition Standard (ASU 2014-09) will have companies that do not...
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