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5 Key Performance Indicators to Measure Your Association’s Succ...

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5 Key Performance Indicators to Measure Your Association’s Succ...

In today's virtual environment, it's more important than ever to know the difference between crucial information and noise when it...

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Time Tracking in NetSuite

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Time Tracking in NetSuite

Our team has seen a recent client need for time tracking in NetSuite, especially in the life sciences space. Our...

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Women in Corporate Leadership: It Pays in More Ways Than One

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Women in Corporate Leadership: It Pays in More Ways Than One

According to Business Insider, a new study by Goldman Sachs shows that companies with greater numbers of women in management...

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Cost Accounting for Federal Contractors

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Cost Accounting for Federal Contractors

As a Federal Contractor, you are required to maintain an adequate accounting system to ensure compliance with applicable cost principles. Fortunately,...

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FAQs for Not-for-Profit Organizations and the COVID Relief Packag...

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FAQs for Not-for-Profit Organizations and the COVID Relief Packag...

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic last March, Congress enacted three pieces of legislation over a few short weeks...

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Cheryl Aschenbrener Featured on M&A Podcasts

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Cheryl Aschenbrener Featured on M&A Podcasts

Cheryl Aschenbrener was recently interviewed on podcasts with the M&A CornerCast and SLS Capital Advisors. During these episodes, Cheryl discusses...

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Building Brand Advocates: How to Create and Manage an Influencer ...

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Building Brand Advocates: How to Create and Manage an Influencer ...

Relationships between social media influencers and brands can feel overwhelming. They require the investment of time and money and change...

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Empower your Clients with Salesforce Experience Cloud

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Empower your Clients with Salesforce Experience Cloud

“An informed customer is a happy customer” is a phrase that businesses have tried to live up to in an...

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A Roundtable Recap: Manufacturers Across the States Facing the Br...

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A Roundtable Recap: Manufacturers Across the States Facing the Br...

Manufacturing executives from across the Midwest virtually connected mid-January to discuss continued pandemic impacts on business, the new relief bill,...

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IRS Provides Relief for Temporary COVID-related Workforce Reducti...

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IRS Provides Relief for Temporary COVID-related Workforce Reducti...

During 2020, many employers experienced significant changes in their workforce, including temporary furloughs, workforce reductions or decreases in pay rates...

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Advantages of the SECURE Act for Employers This Year

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Advantages of the SECURE Act for Employers This Year

Do you think it's too late to start a retirement plan for 2020? The answer may not be what you...

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Ray Lampner on OSCPA the State of Business Podcast

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Ray Lampner on OSCPA the State of Business Podcast

Ray Lampner was featured on the Ohio Society of CPAs' "The State of Business" podcast, discussing the latest details of...

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Securing IoT Devices

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Securing IoT Devices

Internet of things or IoT devices have become very popular in the last few years, and that has many security...

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Business systems on a roll: creating a hub-and-spoke environment ...

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Business systems on a roll: creating a hub-and-spoke environment ...

Hub-and-spoke architectures are a proven solution for combining the ERP and business management systems of several companies into one streamlined...

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Why Are Hackers Suddenly Targeting the Agriculture Industry?

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Why Are Hackers Suddenly Targeting the Agriculture Industry?

Feed mills, commercial farms, and other agriculture industry businesses have for a long time enjoyed a relatively low risk from...

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Molotov cocktails and arrested CEOs. Threats to brands grow.

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Molotov cocktails and arrested CEOs. Threats to brands grow.

A CEO charged with “violent entry and disorderly conduct” at the Capitol. Two lawyers accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at...

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Life Sciences Industry Panel Series: Part 3 – Managing Rela...

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Life Sciences Industry Panel Series: Part 3 – Managing Rela...

The coronavirus pandemic has nearly impacted every business in some way or another, and biotech organizations are no exception. We...

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The Change in Administration Makes Estate and Gift Planning a Top...

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The Change in Administration Makes Estate and Gift Planning a Top...

Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the federal lifetime gift tax exclusion was increased from $5.45 million...

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Streamline Accounting with Process Automation – Gappify Web...

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Streamline Accounting with Process Automation – Gappify Web...

Wondering what all the Automation buzz is about? Sikich partnered with Gappify in this video to share practical tips to...

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NetSuite

The Impact on Client Experience using Salesforce and NetSuite

NetSuite

The Impact on Client Experience using Salesforce and NetSuite

What do your clients tell you about the ease of doing business with your company? Are you providing a consistent,...

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Sikich recognized on Bob Scott’s list of VAR Stars

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Sikich recognized on Bob Scott’s list of VAR Stars

CHICAGO – Jan. 27, 2021 – Sikich was recently recognized as a 2020 Bob Scott VAR Star for its outstanding leadership in midmarket...

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Jerry Murphy Featured in Industry Today

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Jerry Murphy Featured in Industry Today

Jerry Murphy authored an article that discusses the potential for a rise in U.S.-based manufacturing amidst the global pandemic and...

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Accounting

Overview of Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II

Accounting

Overview of Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II

In December 2020, the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSAA) legislation passed, which created the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II...

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Julie Krehbiel Featured on the W Pulse Podcast

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Julie Krehbiel Featured on the W Pulse Podcast

Julie Krehbiel, CFP®, was featured in a W Pulse podcast with Advisor Group’s Women Forward. The podcast, "Impact Investing: How...

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IRS Issues Final Regulations on Executive Compensation Tax for Ex...

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IRS Issues Final Regulations on Executive Compensation Tax for Ex...

On January 11, 2021, the IRS issued final regulations providing guidance on the federal excise tax on executive compensation in...

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Tax Planning and SECURE Act Updates for the Construction Industry...

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Tax Planning and SECURE Act Updates for the Construction Industry...

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Calculated Fields in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement

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Calculated Fields in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement

The calculated fields feature in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (D365 CE) is a powerful tool to allow you to...

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Evolving Security

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Evolving Security

"Change is the only constant." That is an idea we accept in both our own lives and the world of...

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Wisconsin Will Not Follow Federal Law Permitting Deduction of PPP...

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Wisconsin Will Not Follow Federal Law Permitting Deduction of PPP...

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (WDR) released guidance on January 15, 2021 on how PPP loan expenses will be treated...

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Microsoft Azure AD Connect PowerShell Troubleshooter

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Microsoft Azure AD Connect PowerShell Troubleshooter

For connecting your on-premise Active Directory environment to Microsoft’s Azure directory, the two choices available are to either synchronize the...

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