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Office 365: Introducing Security Defaults
April 27, 2020
In a recent blog post from a member of Microsoft’s Security and Protection Team, an announcement was made in regards to the...
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First Estimated Payment for New Oregon CAT Due April 30th
April 27, 2020
Effective January 1, 2020, Oregon enacted a Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) with the goal to raise $1 billion of annual...
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Adapt Internal Controls for the Changing Environment
April 24, 2020
The remote workforce presents a myriad of opportunities for fraudsters We live in a rapidly changing world with new and unforeseen...
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Phase 3.5 Offers Additional Funding for Business Loans, Hospitals...
April 24, 2020
Congress and the President Respond to the Coronavirus Congressional leaders and the Administration reached an agreement this week on the latest...
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Sikich ERP (D365) Solution Success in ETO Manufacturing
April 24, 2020
Sikich is a veteran consulting services company in the Engineer-to-Order (ETO manufacturing) vertical. We have faced very similar business requirements...
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Accounting Methods for the Paycheck Protection Program Loan
April 23, 2020
As legislation is passed at an increased speed to combat challenges presented by the COVID-19 crisis, accounting methods for the...
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Proposed Deferral of Lease Standards Due to COVID-19 Business Int...
April 23, 2020
On April 8, 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) proposed the deferral of Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, Leases...
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4 Ways Salesforce Lightning Can Improve Your Business
April 22, 2020
Salesforce Lightning has grown leaps and bounds since it was introduced in 2014. Why should you give it a second...
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Webinar: Fraud and Effective Controls
April 21, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_lDkJqny84 Our experts identify those areas in which local governments are more susceptible and the numerous fraud risks faced by agencies...
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Manufacturers Face Business Interruptions Like No Other: A Roundt...
April 21, 2020
As industries across the U.S. are impacted by the COVID-19 crisis— from having to temporarily shut down operations or limit...
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COVID-19 Guide for Not-for-Profit Organizations
April 20, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt our day-to-day, we are presented with unprecedented challenges that force the not-for-profit industry...
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Statement on Auditing Standards 134: What You Need To Know for Yo...
April 20, 2020
Your organization’s audit might not be top-of-mind at the moment due to changing legislation relative to COVID-19. That said, it’s...
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Rethink Partner Engagement With Salesforce Communities
April 17, 2020
Salesforce has created a community space for sharing information and collaborating with those essential to your business. This collaborative solution...
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Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Overview
April 17, 2020
Article updated on April 16, 2020 On March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was put into law...
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How Sikich Differentiates as a GP Partner
April 16, 2020
One of the most common conversations we have on the Dynamics GP team at Sikich is with prospects evaluating us...
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Ad Hoc Network Infrastructure – Time to Upgrade!
April 16, 2020
The term “ad hoc” is a Latin phrase that means “for this,” “to this end,” or “when needed.” Another way...
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Margaret Jordan Featured on the Ohio Society of CPAs’ Podca...
April 16, 2020
Margaret Jordan, business development director at Sikich, was interviewed on the Ohio Society of CPAs' podcast about our firm’s response...
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Industrial Equipment News Features M&D Survey Results
April 16, 2020
Industrial Equipment News featured trade, election 2020 and coronavirus-related findings from Sikich's 2020 M&D survey in a manufacturing brief video...
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Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness
April 15, 2020
Now that borrowers are beginning to receive proceeds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, we are hearing many questions...
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Tax Day 2020 (Sort of . . .) Recent IRS Developments
April 15, 2020
For generations, April 15th has been recognized as the day set aside for everyone to remember the civic duty of...
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What to Expect in the 2020.1 New Release: Life Science Edition
April 15, 2020
The upcoming NetSuite 2020.1 update will include a collection of features for the Life Sciences/BioTech Industry. Here is what you...
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Spring Cleaning for Your Sales & Marketing
April 14, 2020
Spring is a time of renewal: new start, new plan, new energy. And this spring we find ourselves working in a new world. Spending much more...
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The Recent Release of Affiliate Rules related to the Paycheck Pro...
April 14, 2020
The clarification we’ve all been waiting for was provided by the SBA on April 2, 2020 and yes, this includes...
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Remote Access Risks During the Coronavirus Crisis
April 14, 2020
As you'd expect with the current COVID-19 quarantine, a lot of companies are implementing quick fixes to get their employees working...
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CARES Act Emergency Grants for Higher Education
April 14, 2020
As higher education institutions and your students are encountering unique challenges and unexpected costs, the Department of Education has announced...
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A Quality of Earnings Report: Where Audits Fear to Tread
April 14, 2020
Transaction Advisory Services
A Quality of Earnings Report: Where Audits Fear to Tread
April 14, 2020
You see stellar earnings for a company you’re about to acquire. These figures could be a positive sign—longtime, happy customers...
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Take Advantage of This Challenging Time to Move Your Business For...
April 14, 2020
The current pandemic may offer an opportunity to bring your entire organization together behind your mission and strategy. If you...
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Crain’s Cleveland Business Features Jerry Murphy
April 13, 2020
Crain's Cleveland Business included comments from Jerry Murphy - about reshoring and trade-related findings in Sikich's 2020 manufacturing survey -...
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Clarifications of an Institution’s Composite Score
April 13, 2020
The Department of Education’s clarification of an institution’s calculation of the composite score to confirm with changes in certain accounting...
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Sole Proprietors and the Paycheck Protection Program Loan –...
April 13, 2020
Updated April 15, 2020 to Include Latest SBA Guidance Released April 14, 2020 Sole proprietors, independent contractors and self-employed individuals (hereafter...
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