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Salesforce

AI Transformations Across the Insurance Customer Lifecycle

Salesforce

AI Transformations Across the Insurance Customer Lifecycle

In your insurance agency or brokerage, insightful assistance from AI can help you generate outstanding value from mutually beneficial, lifetime...

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Life Science

Why Digitalize Validation?

Life Science

Why Digitalize Validation?

Organizations operating in regulated sectors, such as life sciences, have stringent industry standards and regulations to meet—software validation can support...

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In The News

Jim Brandenburg Discusses the TCJA Expirations in WICPA’s O...

In The News

Jim Brandenburg Discusses the TCJA Expirations in WICPA’s O...

Jim Brandenburg authored an article on the expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) for the Wisconsin...

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Lessons from Leadership

How an Early Career in Law Enforcement Shaped My Leadership Appro...

Lessons from Leadership

How an Early Career in Law Enforcement Shaped My Leadership Appro...

Leadership style is honed over time, and influences are often found in unexpected places. My own journey began in law...

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Technology

How Manufacturers Can Overcome 7 Common Production Pains with Mic...

Technology

How Manufacturers Can Overcome 7 Common Production Pains with Mic...

Meeting production targets while reducing costs and adapting to market disruptions has become increasingly challenging for manufacturers. However, with the...

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News Release

Sikich Manufacturing Industry Pulse Survey Shows Executives’...

News Release

Sikich Manufacturing Industry Pulse Survey Shows Executives’...

CHICAGO – October 30, 2024 – Sikich, a Chicago-based leading global technology-enabled professional services company, conducts the Sikich Industry Pulse...

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Tax

IRS Updates on ERC Claims Processing

Tax

IRS Updates on ERC Claims Processing

Summary of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Bulletin on Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Processing (IR-2024-263) The IRS announced progress on processing about...

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Governance, Risk and Compliance

The Value of Proper Internal Control Remediation

Governance, Risk and Compliance

The Value of Proper Internal Control Remediation

One of the most consequential events to influence corporate governance and accounting standards was the collapse of Enron in 2001....

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News Release

Sikich Named to MSSP Alert’s 2024 Top 250 MSSPs List

News Release

Sikich Named to MSSP Alert’s 2024 Top 250 MSSPs List

This marks the company’s continued excellence in managed security services. CHICAGO – October 29, 2024 – Sikich, a Chicago-based leading global...

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Security

Breaking the ‘Too Small to Fail’ Mindset: Modernizing...

Security

Breaking the ‘Too Small to Fail’ Mindset: Modernizing...

No organization is immune to cyber threats, regardless of size. This reality is particularly pressing for suppliers within the Defense...

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In The News

Jesse Laseman Featured in Internal Audit 360

In The News

Jesse Laseman Featured in Internal Audit 360

Jesse M. Laseman, CIA, CFE, authored an article that appeared in Internal Audit 360. The article, "A Guide to Driving...

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Case Study

InterVest Capital Partners Streamlines and Evolves Financial Mana...

Case Study

InterVest Capital Partners Streamlines and Evolves Financial Mana...

Simplifying and accelerating processes while increasing financial management control and visibility on a NetSuite foundation enables InterVest to deliver outstanding...

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Life Science

Why Automation is Key for Life Sciences Companies Transitioning f...

Life Science

Why Automation is Key for Life Sciences Companies Transitioning f...

As an industry leader at Sikich, I’ve seen firsthand how life sciences companies often find themselves grappling with the complexities...

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In The News

Sikich CFO Ryan Spohn Featured in INSIDE Public Accounting

In The News

Sikich CFO Ryan Spohn Featured in INSIDE Public Accounting

Ryan Spohn, CFO, was featured in INSIDE Public Accounting, where he offered his perspectives on how to rethink talent in...

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News Release

Sikich Employee Retention Credit Webinar Provides Insights on Emp...

News Release

Sikich Employee Retention Credit Webinar Provides Insights on Emp...

Survey data finds many companies’ claims have not yet been refunded CHICAGO – October 24, 2024 – Sikich, a Chicago-based leading...

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Technology

Generating and Measuring ROI from Salesforce AI in Your Insurance...

Technology

Generating and Measuring ROI from Salesforce AI in Your Insurance...

Implementing AI-augmented Salesforce CRM and advanced agency management system (AMS) technologies in your insurance agency or brokerage can make many...

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Data Management and Governance

Ways an Enterprise Data and AI Strategy Drives Exponential Growth...

Data Management and Governance

Ways an Enterprise Data and AI Strategy Drives Exponential Growth...

“The price of light is less than the cost of darkness” – Arthur C. Nielsen This is one of my favorite...

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News Release

Kael Campbell Named 2024 Rising Star by Smart Business

News Release

Kael Campbell Named 2024 Rising Star by Smart Business

CHICAGO – October 22, 2024 – Sikich, a Chicago-based leading global technology-enabled professional services company, is pleased to announce that...

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Information Technology

Ensuring Internet Redundancy with High-Availability Bigleaf Route...

Information Technology

Ensuring Internet Redundancy with High-Availability Bigleaf Route...

It almost goes without saying that uninterrupted internet connectivity is crucial for businesses to maintain productivity and ensure seamless operations....

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Tax

Recent Judicial Developments on Foreign Reporting Obligations

Tax

Recent Judicial Developments on Foreign Reporting Obligations

Recent judicial rulings on foreign reporting obligations have sparked significant debate and raised concerns about potential legal inconsistencies. Key developments...

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In The News

Sikich CFO Ryan Spohn Featured on The Accounting Podcast

In The News

Sikich CFO Ryan Spohn Featured on The Accounting Podcast

Ryan Spohn was recently featured on The Accounting Podcast where he talked with host Blake Oliver, CPA, on revolutionizing accounting...

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Transaction Advisory Services

Maximize Your Data to Enhance Decision Making

Transaction Advisory Services

Maximize Your Data to Enhance Decision Making

Data has emerged as one of the most valuable assets for any organization. However, many companies struggle to harness its...

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Dynamics 365>Dynamics 365 Business Central

Top 10 Ways to Simplify Operations in D365 Business Central Witho...

Dynamics 365>Dynamics 365 Business Central

Top 10 Ways to Simplify Operations in D365 Business Central Witho...

For Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central users, navigating day-to-day operational challenges can feel like an uphill battle. Whether keeping inventory...

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Internal Audit

Internal Controls Assessments: Understanding Its Importance for O...

Internal Audit

Internal Controls Assessments: Understanding Its Importance for O...

Just as a home inspection evaluates a property's condition and identifies potential issues, an internal controls assessment thoroughly measures the...

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Life Science

The Role of Data Analytics in Life Sciences: Driving Commercializ...

Life Science

The Role of Data Analytics in Life Sciences: Driving Commercializ...

If you’re in the life sciences industry, you’ve likely heard the buzz around data analytics—and for a good reason. The...

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Sikich On Demand

On Demand – Yellowbook Webinar Series: Session 9: Risk Disc...

Sikich On Demand

On Demand – Yellowbook Webinar Series: Session 9: Risk Disc...

https://youtu.be/gzNLmUmKLec Tune into our ninth installment of our Yellowbook Webinar Series, where Sikich's government finance experts covered risk disclosure for cash...

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Tax

Impact of the Connelly Ruling on Buy-Sell Agreements and Life Ins...

Tax

Impact of the Connelly Ruling on Buy-Sell Agreements and Life Ins...

According to a study conducted by MassMutual of 800 U.S. business owners (2022 MassMutual Business Owner Perspectives Study), 32% of...

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Life Science

How to Prepare Your Life Sciences Company for a Successful IPO: E...

Life Science

How to Prepare Your Life Sciences Company for a Successful IPO: E...

Getting ready for an IPO is a monumental step for any life sciences company. It’s the culmination of years of...

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Information Technology

Exploring Microsoft 365 for Business Productivity

Information Technology

Exploring Microsoft 365 for Business Productivity

It is no surprise that productivity tools are essential for maintaining efficiency and collaboration. Microsoft 365 stands out as a...

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News Release

Retired GAO Executive Berri Davis Joins Sikich Federal Team

News Release

Retired GAO Executive Berri Davis Joins Sikich Federal Team

CHICAGO – October 15, 2024 – Sikich, a Chicago-based leading global technology-enabled professional services company, today announced that Beryl (Berri)...

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