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2023 M&A Outlook for Manufacturers
February 16, 2023
https://youtu.be/vEab-F2K8VM2023 M&A Outlook for ManufacturersFebruary 16, 2023Join Sikich transaction advisory experts to make sure you're informed on the ever-evolving M&A...
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Jim Brandenburg Featured in the Akron Beacon Journal
February 16, 2023
Jim Brandenburg was featured in the Akron Beacon Journal's article regarding errors with tax reporting requirements for third-party settlement organizations. Jim,...
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Your Questions Answered: Microsoft Dynamics GP to Business Centra...
February 16, 2023
We get it. Making the move from a tried-and-true solution like Microsoft Dynamics GP to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central...
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Matthew Doherty Featured on CBS Chicago
February 16, 2023
Matthew Doherty was interviewed on CBS Chicago to discuss prevention, threat assessment and the police response to the Michigan State...
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6 IT Trends Managed Services Providers Will Support in 2023
February 15, 2023
This year, businesses must continue to be flexible and willing to adapt to new technologies amid changing customer and employee...
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Hoosier Tax Madness: Senate Bill 2 Allows for Tax Savings for Ind...
February 13, 2023
Filing season for Hoosier business owners just got more exciting. Update: on February 22, 2023, Governor Holcomb signed into law Senate...
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How to Redeploy Intune Applications
February 13, 2023
As a need for hybrid and remote work exploded since 2020, a lot of organizations have started utilizing Intune for...
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12 Crucial Transformations Rolled Product Manufacturers Need to M...
February 11, 2023
To Thrive in the Face of Global Competition, Rolled Product Manufacturers, Like Yours, Must Modernize Operations Lack of Data is No...
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How CROs Can Optimize Revenue for Clinical Trials
February 10, 2023
Clinical Research Organizations (CROs) must track expenditures across multiple phases of R&D trials, secure contracts and follow strict compliance requirements—all...
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Inventory Metrics for Distribution: Why & How You Need to Me...
February 9, 2023
Inventory management is the wild west of distribution. From sprawling warehouses, work teams and equipment to stock counts, inventory optimization,...
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On Demand – SECURE 2.0 Retirement Legislation: Tax Implicat...
February 8, 2023
https://youtu.be/kvbhNcQvRkM SECURE 2.0 RETIREMENT LEGISLATION: TAX IMPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES AND ADVISORS February 8, 2023 The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 was signed into...
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How to Achieve Effective Cost Management in Construction
February 8, 2023
As a construction business, a wide range of factors are outside of your control. Everything from shortages of skilled labor...
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On Demand – 2023 Higher Education CFO Forum – Day 3 S...
February 7, 2023
https://youtu.be/_w7g3nCmQaw Sikich Higher Education CFO Forum Day 3: On-Demand Session February 3, 2023 Access these sessions: "War Stories and Lessons Learned from Higher...
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On Demand – 2023 Higher Education CFO Forum – Day 1 S...
February 7, 2023
https://youtu.be/rTaL6dlNlbM Sikich Higher Education CFO Forum Day 1: On-Demand Session February 3, 2023 Access these sessions: "How Modern Is Your Technology" and "The...
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Use Your #1 Draft Pick on a CISO
February 7, 2023
Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts were two of the best quarterbacks (QBs) in the NFL this season. Now, their teams...
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Jerry Murphy Featured in Smart Industry
February 7, 2023
Jerry Murphy's article, "3 steps to improve manufacturers' optimism amid an economic downturn," was featured in Smart Industry. The article,...
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Keep the marketing engine humming amid economic uncertainty
February 6, 2023
As companies across industries brace for a potential global recession, business leaders are reducing headcount, slashing budgets, and imposing freezes...
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The Role of Microsoft Intune in Protecting Devices, No Matter Whe...
February 3, 2023
Think back to before pre-2020, when the ability to work from home was something reserved as a special perk for...
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The Single Biggest Problem Facing EDOs and How CRM Solves It
February 2, 2023
The single biggest problem facing Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) is the challenge of managing and organizing their interactions with businesses...
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Jim Brandenburg quoted in How New Tax on Stock Repurchases Could ...
February 2, 2023
Jim Brandenburg was quoted in a Financial Advisor article, “How New Tax on Stock Repurchases Could Impact Investors.” In it,...
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Correcting Errors in 401(k) Plan Employee Deferral Elections
February 2, 2023
How to Correct a Frequent Error: Not Withholding the Proper Amount of 401(k) Deferrals Administering a 401(k) plan can be complicated...
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Cotton, A Sikich Company, Named a 2023 National Top Workplace by ...
February 1, 2023
CHICAGO – February 1, 2023 – For a second consecutive year, Cotton, a Sikich company, has been recognized as a...
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What Are Keyed Cryptographic Hashes and Why Are They Required for...
February 1, 2023
Prior versions of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) permitted the use of hashes to render primary...
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Transaction Advisory Insights: Tips for Dealmaking
February 1, 2023
Did someone say free insights? Our Tips for Dealmaking page is updated frequently with tangible dealmaking tips on everything from pre-close...
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Cybersecurity Predictions for 2023
January 31, 2023
With 2022 in the books, the Sikich Cybersecurity practice is looking toward what the new year has in store. Members...
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Deltek vs. Microsoft Dynamics 365: How the Sunsetting of Deltek V...
January 30, 2023
In 2018, Deltek announced that it would be sunsetting support for Deltek Vision at the end of 2022. As that...
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How to Block a Specific User’s SharePoint Online Access
January 27, 2023
As an M365 Administrator, there will most likely come a time when you’ll want to block a specific user’s access...
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What Is Salesforce Experience Cloud?
January 26, 2023
With every New Year comes new opportunities for reflection, growth, and planning for the year ahead. Salesforce understands this and...
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Technology Projects: From Funding to Implementation
January 25, 2023
https://youtu.be/UZspthkkA3c Technology projects: From Funding to Implementation January 25, 2023 Your HRIS roadmap has been approved, and now it's time to initiate the...
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Ransomware: How to Protect Your Business From Attack
January 25, 2023
Ransomware is one of the most dangerous of all the malicious programs on the internet. The FBI describes ransomware as “a...
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