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Wagner Named Partner-in-Charge of Manufacturing

May 27, 2015

Milwaukee-based exec will oversee work across key service lines NAPERVILLE, Ill. — May 27, 2015 — Sikich LLP, a leading professional...

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7 Tips to Help You Get Ready for Retirement

May 26, 2015

“I would like to retire in five years, but I am not sure I will be able to afford it....

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Lobster Gram: Client Spotlight

May 22, 2015

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How Sustainability Challenges in Local Governments are a Going Co...

May 19, 2015

Everything we need for our survival depends on the sustainability of the environment. How we work to maintain our environment...

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Corporate Boards and the Age of Digital Transformation in Manufac...

May 7, 2015

We live in a world where rapid shifts in technology have become the norm. The ramifications of this technological upheaval...

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Sikich Ranked as Top Managed IT Services Provider

May 4, 2015

8th Annual Report Names World’s Top 501 Managed IT Service ProvidersNAPERVILLE, Ill. — May 4, 2015 — Sikich LLP, a...

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Is it Time to Replace Your Manufacturing Company’s Existing...

May 4, 2015

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software keeps manufacturers competitive and positions them as leaders in the industry by providing a vital...

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10 ERP Selection Steps You Must Take for Implementation Success

May 3, 2015

Selecting an enterprise resource planning (ERP) or business management solution is a time-consuming task and can be an expensive decision....

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Production Order Lock – Watch Out

April 30, 2015

The production order lock functionality will freeze the scheduled start and finish dates of the production order.It can only be...

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Find a Perfect Midmarket ERP with This One Chart for Manufacturin...

April 29, 2015

Wish that when finding an ERP system, you could get a basic idea of what options you'll need before picking...

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50 Feature Highlights for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013

April 26, 2015

With each new version of an ERP system, there are pages of changes and new features packed into a release....

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5 ERP Selection Tips for Your Organization

April 25, 2015

Choosing the right enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution for your organization is a key component to a successful ERP implementation....

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Not-for-Profit Entities (Topic 958) and Health Care Entities (Top...

April 23, 2015

On April 22, 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued a proposed Accounting Standards Update (ASU) intended to improve...

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The Contractor’s Guide to State Sales Tax Audits

April 20, 2015

The overwhelming feeling of dismay is not unusual when it comes to state sales tax audits. The process can often...

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Sales Order Events and Sales Order Hold

April 13, 2015

Sales order events and sales order hold There are two interesting functionalities in R3 that have flown in under the radar...

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15 Facts About the Internet of Things

April 9, 2015

The emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT) has the potential to transform the world, from organizations in every industry...

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Proposed FASB NFP Exposure Draft has Significant Effects

March 31, 2015

At its March 4 meeting, by a vote of 5 – 2, FASB decided to move ahead with issuance of...

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How the IoT Can Enhance Your Breadman

March 26, 2015

Let’s say your company uses a “breadman” auto-resupply system as part of a vendor managed inventory (VMI) program in an...

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Develop an Implementation Plan for OMB Changes

March 20, 2015

In late 2013, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced comprehensive grant reform rules titled “Uniform Administrative Requirements,...

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Krehbiel Named Partner-in-Charge of Firm-Wide CPA

March 4, 2015

Krehbiel to streamline processes, drive collaboration and spur growth NAPERVILLE, Ill. — March 4, 2015 — Sikich LLP, a leading professional services...

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Sikich named a 2014 VAR Star by Bob Scott Insights

March 2, 2015

NAPERVILLE, Ill. ― March 2, 2015 ― Sikich LLP, a leading professional services firm specializing in accounting, technology and advisory...

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Key Factors to Consider When Implementing GASB Statement No. 68

February 20, 2015

In June 2012, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) issued two new statements impacting how state and local governments report...

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Is Your Construction Company’s Accountable Reimbursement Pl...

February 18, 2015

Not long ago, the IRS released Revenue Ruling 2012-25, which serves as a reminder of the rules to employers whose...

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Recent FASB Update on Not-for-Profit Organizations Project –...

February 12, 2015

On February 5, the FASB provided an update on the Not-for-Profit Organizations Project. The board has substantially completed its deliberations...

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What You Need to Know about Implementing GASB Statement No. 67

February 11, 2015

In June 2012, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) issued two new statements impacting how state and local governments report...

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Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Operation Scheduling vs Job Scheduling...

February 11, 2015

From the very beginning of Dynamics AX, two scheduling methods, operation scheduling and job scheduling, were available for Master Scheduling and...

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Leveraging Technology to More Effectively Manage Your Oil and Gas...

February 10, 2015

The oil and gas industry faces another period of economic uncertainty. The dramatic drop in oil prices in 2014 has...

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Is your Business Ready for the New Revenue Recognition Standard?

February 5, 2015

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Sikich Receives Two Workplace Awards

February 4, 2015

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — February 4, 2015 — Sikich LLP, a leading professional services firm specializing in accounting, technology and advisory...

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New Illinois Law Furthers Protection for Pregnant Women in the Wo...

February 4, 2015

On the first of the year, Illinois passed a law protecting the rights of pregnant women in the workplace. Signed...