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Q&A with Jerry Murphy on Manufacturers’ Optimism, Challenge...
February 28, 2025
Last November, Sikich conducted a year-end Manufacturing Pulse survey to close out 2024. We asked executives to input on their...
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New Security Governance Features in Microsoft Dynamics 365
February 28, 2025
The 10.0.43 update for Microsoft Dynamics 365 includes new Security Governance features that are currently in preview. According to Microsoft's...
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On Demand – Navigating Possible Tax Legislation and IRS Upd...
February 27, 2025
https://youtu.be/yDmT1ufW890 Join Sikich tax experts for an insightful session about the latest on proposed tax legislation in Washington regarding the extension of the...
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What Is a Project Manager?
February 27, 2025
My wife and I recently went to Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center in Chicago to see and hear the Chicago...
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Tax Legislation Updates with TCJA Sunset Looming
February 26, 2025
Congress faces critical tax policy decisions as key provisions under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) are...
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Manufacturing Industry Optimism Surges, According to Latest Sikic...
February 26, 2025
Survey yields insight into industry opportunities for 2025 CHICAGO – February 26, 2025 – Sikich, a Chicago-based leading global technology-enabled professional...
Read MoreConstruction
Why Industry-Specific Tech Partners Matter in the Construction Se...
February 26, 2025
Sometimes the best tool for your needs is hiding in plain sight, like someone who turns their house upside-down looking...
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Ensuring Financial Compliance in CPA Firms
February 26, 2025
Financial compliance is a critical aspect of operations for Certified Public Accountant (CPA) firms. It ensures that firms adhere to...
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Navigating CMMC Compliance and Risk Management: Essential Steps f...
February 25, 2025
Cybersecurity and risk management are paramount for every business, but it’s especially so for businesses working with the Department of...
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How Cloud ERP Overcomes the Hidden Costs and Customization Constr...
February 24, 2025
Hidden costs and customization headaches often make legacy ERP systems more of a liability than a solution. On-premises systems that...
Read MoreNetSuite
Speeding Up the Month-End Close: How Legacy ERP Holds You Back an...
February 21, 2025
Is your financial month-end close process dragging on longer than necessary, slowing down decision-making? If you’re finding your financial close...
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On Demand – 2025 Yellowbook Webinar Series: Session 1 ̵...
February 20, 2025
https://youtu.be/l9uxYBCetYw There are changes coming to the Single Audit process. During this session you will have the opportunity to: Learn about the...
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Sikich Workforce Risk Management Expert Matt Doherty Discusses Ex...
February 20, 2025
Matt Doherty, managing director of Workforce Risk Management at Sikich and a former secret service agent, joined the Fed Time...
Read MoreGovernance, Risk and Compliance
SOC 2 – Demonstrating Service Commitments and System Requiremen...
February 20, 2025
Governance, Risk and Compliance
SOC 2 – Demonstrating Service Commitments and System Requiremen...
February 20, 2025
When handling customer data, service organizations need to demonstrate their ability to do so securely and in alignment with their...
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Sikich Honored with Bronze-Level Client Experience Award from Cli...
February 20, 2025
CHICAGO – February 20, 2025 – Sikich, a Chicago-based leading global technology-enabled professional services company, has been recognized with the...
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Why Nonprofits Need to Move Off Dynamics GP and Consider Microsof...
February 20, 2025
Dynamics 365>Dynamics 365 Business Central
Why Nonprofits Need to Move Off Dynamics GP and Consider Microsof...
February 20, 2025
Microsoft Dynamics GP, a long-time staple for nonprofit financial operations, is nearing its end of life. By December 31, 2029,...
Read MoreSalesforce
Revolutionizing Sales Assignments and Workforce Management in Pha...
February 19, 2025
Sales reps in pharma don’t need more tools—they need smarter tools that automate and optimize their day-to-day tasks. Conventional wisdom...
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Understanding the ‘Overwrite Return Path’ Setting in ...
February 18, 2025
As organizations continue to fortify their email security, DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance) has emerged as a pivotal...
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Sikich Earns 2025 Great Place To Work® Certification in the U.S....
February 18, 2025
Employee Feedback Drives Recognition for Outstanding Workplace Culture CHICAGO – February 18, 2025 – Sikich, a Chicago-based leading global technology-enabled professional...
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The Latest on ERC Claims: What Tax Professionals and Business Own...
February 14, 2025
Years after its enactment, the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) continues to be a hot topic today. Many businesses, in fact,...
Read MoreWealth Management
Key SECURE Act 2.0 Requirements for 2025
February 14, 2025
New provisions are in effect this year under the SECURE Act 2.0 legislation for employers and plan administrators. Leaders in...
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Translating Legacy Knowledge with Automation in Manufacturing Ope...
February 14, 2025
Today's shop floors are rich with legacy knowledge from long-tenured workers whose intuition and hands-on experience traditionally guide decision-making. Integrating...
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Andrew Holzer and Ashley Dyjak Featured in NCURA Research Public...
February 13, 2025
Andrew Holzer and Ashley Dyjak, alongside Chloe Campbell from the University of Florida, authored a research article, "Using Data Analytics...
Read MoreTechnology
What’s New in NetSuite 2025.1: Key Features to Streamline, Anal...
February 13, 2025
Keeping up with software updates can feel like a full-time job. But here’s the deal: staying ahead of updates like...
Read MoreSikich On Demand
On Demand – Roses are Red, Audits are Due: Strategies for E...
February 12, 2025
https://youtu.be/EtBAo6H98Vo A lack of documented and implemented processes and controls surrounding payroll and other plan administration practices is leading to a...
Read MoreSalesforce
Navigating Regulatory Compliance in Pharma Sales with Salesforce
February 12, 2025
The idea that regulatory compliance in pharma sales must always be an overwhelming, manual process is a myth. While pharma...
Read MoreNetSuite
NetSuite Modules to Validate in FDA-Regulated Industries
February 12, 2025
Companies in FDA-regulated industries are required to comply with stringent regulations that demonstrate your product quality and patient safety are...
Read MoreWealth Management
Social Security Fairness Act Restores Benefits for Millions of Pu...
February 11, 2025
Wealth Management
Social Security Fairness Act Restores Benefits for Millions of Pu...
February 11, 2025
The Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law on January 5, 2025, repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and...
Read MoreInformation Technology
Understanding the Windows Defender Score in Microsoft 365
February 11, 2025
The Windows Defender score, part of the Microsoft 365 Defender suite, is a valuable security metric designed to help organizations...
Read MoreDynamics 365
Infographic: Hagler Systems Drives Project Visibility and Account...
February 10, 2025
For industrial and public-sector clients around the globe, Hagler Systems provides engineering consulting, manufacturing, and project delivery of complex, custom-built...
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