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Implementing ASC 842? 10 Considerations Before You Begin
September 12, 2022
The new lease accounting standards under FASB ASC 842 are now in effect for most entities. If you’re like many,...
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Technology Trends Manufacturing CFOs Should Prioritize
September 12, 2022
One of the more important manufacturing technology trends currently underway is potentially beneficial for manufacturers and their workforces: the democratization of...
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Case Study: Calgary Economic Development
September 9, 2022
As one of Canada's largest cities, Calgary spent years searching for the right mix of technologies to better manage contracts,...
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Women + Wealth Leadership Series | September 2022
September 8, 2022
https://youtu.be/MQt5PpEL4d8 WOMEN + Wealth Leadership Series | Empowering women to accelerate their success by leveraging the strategy of poker September 8, 2022 Catch...
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Server 2022 Terminal Server Licensing
September 8, 2022
I was recently tasked with building a new Windows Server 2022 Terminal Server for a client. Everything was going very...
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Student Loan Relief Updates & Considerations
September 7, 2022
Update as of 10/24/22: the portal is live and accepting applications. The Administration is encouraging borrowers to submit for relief....
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How to Leverage Proof of Cash (POC) to Revenue in Your Next Deal
September 2, 2022
Have you ever begun the process of buying a company where you felt just a little apprehensive? You can be...
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The Latest Developments of the Employee Retention Credit
September 2, 2022
This is part 1 of a 3-part series that reviews the latest developments of the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), which...
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Sikich Earns 2022/2023 Inner Circle Award from Microsoft
August 31, 2022
CHICAGO — August 31, 2022 — Professional services firm Sikich was named to Microsoft Dynamics’ 2022/2023 Inner Circle. Each year,...
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9 Ways Coupa Can Supercharge Your ERP
August 30, 2022
We live in exciting times, with business moving faster than ever before. Business models are changing on a dime, and...
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New Lease Accounting Considerations for Not-For-Profit Entities: ...
August 29, 2022
It’s not uncommon for not-for-profit entities to be allowed to use real estate or equipment for no (or, de minimis)...
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Jim Brandenburg Featured in Financial Advisor to Discuss the Rece...
August 29, 2022
Jim Brandenburg was featured in Financial Advisor Magazine to discuss the recession and IRS audits. In the first article, Jim...
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M&D Industry Pulse 2022 Volume 2 Featured in Industry Today ...
August 29, 2022
The 2022 Volume 2 M&D Industry Pulse results were featured in several media publications, highlighting the findings Sikich collected from...
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How to Connect CRM to Multiple SharePoint Sites
August 29, 2022
Have you ever had a client with more than one business unit that wants to connect to more than one...
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Impossible Conditions Can’t Stop a Customer-Driven Company Tran...
August 26, 2022
Sikich offers a repeatable, rapid way of driving digital transformations and helping customers achieve dramatic, fast growth even under the...
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Looking for a Cloud-Based Accounting Solution for Your Associatio...
August 25, 2022
Here are four key areas to consider during your search and evaluation of fund accounting software options. We’ll explore each...
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Considerations When Selling Your Business
August 24, 2022
Numerous factors can negatively impact your company’s valuation when it comes time to sell. However, with careful planning, it’s possible...
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Matthew Doherty Featured in Crain’s Cleveland Business
August 24, 2022
In the August 2022 edition of Crain's Cleveland Business' "Forum," Matthew Doherty appears in the article, "The Good Gun Fight." Matt...
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Preparing For a New ERP: Setting Expectations and Organizing Your...
August 24, 2022
In a previous Sikich blog post, I spoke at a high level about the importance of staffing your ERP project...
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How to Set up Direct Guest Join for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Andr...
August 23, 2022
Many businesses today are using virtual conference room systems. Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android is one of my favorite systems...
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Pass-through Entity Tax Election Changes in Your State
August 22, 2022
In recent months, several states have made changes to their laws concerning pass-through entity (PTE) taxes. These entities, by nature,...
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The Ideal ERP or CRM Implementation Strategy for Equipment Manufa...
August 22, 2022
After years of working with the same technology stack, your equipment manufacturing organization starts notice issues like difficulty in keeping...
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Manufacturers’ Optimism Declines Amid Rising Inflation and Cont...
August 22, 2022
CHICAGO — Aug. 22, 2022 — As material costs increase and supply chain challenges continue to delay production, manufacturers’ optimism has...
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Understanding Dynamics 365 BC Licensing: Integrating Business Sys...
August 19, 2022
Manufacturers and distributors using Dynamics 365 Business Central often want to leverage the power of IoT devices to generate billing,...
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Tax Legislation Heating Up in Congress
August 18, 2022
https://youtu.be/03muNkGgowI Tax Legislation Heating Up in Congress August 18, 2022 After a slow start to the year, legislative activity has been heating up...
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Local and State Economic Development Incentives for Real Estate a...
August 17, 2022
If your business project has attractive job and investment numbers in a desirable industry, local and state incentive programs may...
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Considerations and Pitfalls of Offering a Sign-on Bonus: Manufact...
August 17, 2022
It’s no secret that the manufacturing and distribution industry has been heavily impacted by the ongoing labor shortage. Business leaders...
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Why Your Logs (Probably) Won’t Help You During a Cyber Breach
August 17, 2022
Sikich's digital forensics and incident response team investigates a variety of different breach situations, including those involving ransomware events, ecommerce...
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SharePoint Permissions – Should I Use Edit or Contribute for Me...
August 16, 2022
Microsoft SharePoint has been around for decades, and its security permissions haven’t changed a lot over the years. Permissions can...
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Congress Approves Tax and Energy Bill
August 15, 2022
Update as of August 16, 2022: President Biden signed the bill The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R. 5376, previously the...
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