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Two is One and One is None: The Case for Cloud Backup

April 2, 2019

Years ago, I was introduced to a saying while serving in the US Navy: “two is one and one is...

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Office 365: Compromised Account Review with Audit Log

April 1, 2019

Imagine this scenario that System Administrators are more commonly being faced with: An end user forwards along an e-mail inquiring...

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Common GPO Settings for all Windows 2016 RDS Server Deployments

March 29, 2019

When setting up a Windows 2016 RDS (Remote Desktop Server), there are a few GPO (Group Policy Object) settings I...

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The Right Tool for the Job

March 28, 2019

If you know me, you know I like to tinker with electronics, IoT devices, Raspberry Pis, etc. A few days...

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Three Quick Tips for a Fast BI 360 Report

March 27, 2019

Are you ever frustrated by the length of time it takes for your BI 360 report to run in Excel?...

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Developer Role in NetSuite 2019.1 Release

March 26, 2019

In many NetSuite environments, the administrator and developer are different people with very different jobs. While the administrator needs to...

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Protecting Microsoft Teams from Malware

March 25, 2019

Are you using Teams? Seems like just about everyone is using Teams. That would seem to boost Microsoft’s statement that...

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Security Considerations for the Internet of Things (IoT)

March 22, 2019

Nowadays, you can use your smart phone to lock your front door from anywhere. And that door can have a...

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Sikich Series on Tax Reform: Tax Madness – NCAA vs. TCJA

March 21, 2019

Our unique dictionary in which March Madness meets Tax Madness It’s that special time of year. As a long cold winter...

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Sikich Series on Tax Reform: Accounting Method Opportunities for ...

March 21, 2019

Small business taxpayers should explore these new accounting methods When the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was enacted in December...

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Attention Grantees and State Agencies in Illinois: What is GATA a...

March 21, 2019

An overview of the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) The Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) was established with goals...

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Sikich Public Relations Team Joins JPMA

March 20, 2019

  Sikich Public Relations continues its relationship with the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) as a full member. JPMA is an organization...

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NetSuite introduces Copy to Account Feature in 2019.1 Update

March 20, 2019

There are several new features rolling out with NetSuite’s 2019.1 update. One of the most exciting is the Copy to...

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Vendor Bidding in Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations

March 19, 2019

In D365 for Finance and Operations we now have a separate module called “Vendor Collaboration.” As you can see, it contains...

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How to Document Your Family Medical Leave Policy to Be Eligible f...

March 13, 2019

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Chris Geier in Accounting Today

March 12, 2019

Chris Geier was quoted in an Accounting Today article about firm growth strategies. Chris Geier is Sikich's CEO and managing partner....

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SonicWALL – Capture Advanced Threat Protection

March 11, 2019

Security within the IT infrastructure requires a proactive approach. Every day, more threats and malware that can destroy your business...

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Are You in Compliance with the GDPR?

March 7, 2019

While the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) establishes reform in the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA), its...

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New Weekly Timesheet Interface in NetSuite

March 7, 2019

If your company is already using the Weekly Timesheet feature to enter time in NetSuite, you may not be aware...

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SkyKick Cloud Backup – NEW Restore Options

March 6, 2019

If you haven’t heard of SkyKick Cloud Backup and you use Office 365, you’re missing out! As organizations continue to...

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Top 5 Reasons You Need Better Data Visualization With Power BI

March 5, 2019

We've written on several occasions about the usefulness and the incredible efficiency that Power BI can bring to your Microsoft...

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Changes to Illinois Unclaimed Property Reporting

March 5, 2019

The Illinois Unclaimed Property Filing Window is Closing Fast In the summer of 2017, Illinois finally passed a state tax budget,...

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Reverse Transactions in D365: How to Undo Major Transactions

March 4, 2019

No business can avoid the need to sometimes reverse major transactions. Since Advanced Warehousing was added to the system, the...

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Microsoft Azure Case Study: Cornwell Quality Tools

March 1, 2019

Cornwell Quality Tools is a manufacturer and distributor of automotive hand tools. Entering their 100th year, it’s clear they are...

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The Power of Video: Why You Need Video In Your Marketing Plan

February 28, 2019

Marketing Power in Video Wouldn’t it be great to be able to personally tell everyone about your business? If you have...

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How to Add a Report to VBA in Dynamics GP

February 27, 2019

There were times when you need to modify a current report in Dynamics GP and add some VBA code to...

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Sikich Series on Tax Reform: Impact of the IRS Guidance for Busin...

February 27, 2019

Changes made to parking benefits provided by employers The adage goes “there is no such thing as a free lunch.” Perhaps...

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Chris Geier and Mack Reynolds Featured in Crain’s Chicago B...

February 27, 2019

Chris Geier and Mack Reynolds were quoted in a Crain's Chicago Business article, where they discussed crisis management and mindful employee...

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How to Set Up Floor Stock in Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operati...

February 26, 2019

Floor stock is defined as items that are used in large quantities and have a low per unit cost. In...

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Utilizing Out-of-Band Management for Server and Network Hardware

February 25, 2019

Out-of-band management (OOBM) of network devices is nothing new, but it can be an extremely powerful tool to assist when...