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M&D Industry Pulse Featured in the News

Sikich’s M&D Industry Pulse results were featured in various publications, highlighting manufacturers’ steady optimism of business prospects. Coverage also included mention of supply chain…

Agribusinesses: How Economic Development Incentives Can Help You Grow

Employees are eager to find jobs that offer financial stability, security for themselves and their families, and opportunities for growth. An area that business…

Jim Brandenburg Featured in the Illinois CPA Society, Insight

Jim Brandenburg was quoted in an Illinois CPA Society Insight article about non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Jim, CPA, MST, has extensive experience and knowledge in…

Untapped Refunds – Employee Retention Credit 2020 & 2021

Although the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was put into effect in early 2020, many organizations and businesses do not realize that they can still…

The Impact of Inflation on Agribusinesses

Price risk and volatility are nothing new to those in agribusinesses. It’s the nature of the operation when you’re working in a commodity-centric industry….

Kate Burian Featured by the Illinois CPA Society

Kate Burian’s article was published by the Illinois CPA Society. In this article, Kate provides four strategies to boost your fraud IQ as an…

Heather Peters and Melanie Barnes Featured in Inside Public Accounting

News of Heather Peters and Melanie Barnes joining Sikich in leadership capacities was covered in Inside Public Accounting and HR Tech Series. Heather Peters…

Jim Brandenburg’s Article Appears in WICPA On Balance

Jim Brandenburg authored an article, “Audits of Pass-through Entities,” which appeared in the Wisconsin Society of CPAs’ publication, On Balance. Jim, CPA, MST, has…

On-Demand Webinar: Changes for 2022 Filing Season & Tips for a Smooth Audit Process

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Economic Development Opportunities in Indiana

This past week, Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed an economic development bill into law that could help growing businesses qualify for incentives from the…

Melanie Barnes Joins Sikich as Audit Partner

CHICAGO — April 5, 2022 — Melanie Barnes recently joined Sikich as an audit partner in the company’s assurance practice. Barnes has more than…

Overhead vs. General and Administrative Costs – What’s the Difference?

As a government contractor, you are required to properly segregate and track your costs in accordance with the standards defined in the Federal Acquisition…

Now On-Demand: Tax Legislation to Expect in 2022 Webinar

Glen Birnbaum Featured in Financial Advisor

Glen Birnbaum was quoted in the Financial Advisor article, “One Way to Cope with IRS Chaos May be a Tax Extension.” The article explores…

Common Findings Corner: Top 10 Compliance & Program Review Findings

Quick hits on hot topics for higher education institutions The Department of Education hosted the Federal Student Aid (FSA) Training Conference for Financial Aid…

Updates on the Return to Title IV Calculation

The Department of Education introduced updates to the Return to Title IV (R2T4) calculation requirements that became effective on July 1, 2020. The two…

Common Findings Corner: The National Emergency Extension

Quick hits on hot topics for higher education institutions On February 18, 2022, President Biden extended the national emergency concerning the COVID-19 pandemic in…

SECURE Act Impacts Long-Term Part-Time Employees

The SECURE Act, enacted on December 20, 2019, includes a provision that expands eligibility to certain “long-term part-time” employees. Section 112 of the SECURE…

Reasons Indirect Cost Rates Change

Indirect cost rates are an important element of every government contract. They provide a ratio between the indirect costs and a direct cost base…

Implementing Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2020-07, Presentation and Disclosures by Not-for-Profit Entities for Contributed Nonfinancial Assets

Not-for-profit (NFP) entities are required to record donations of contributed nonfinancial assets and unconditional promises to give noncash assets at their fair value. Contributed…

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M&D Industry Pulse Featured in the News

Agribusinesses: How Economic Development Incentives Can Help You Grow

Jim Brandenburg Featured in the Illinois CPA Society, Insight

Untapped Refunds – Employee Retention Credit 2020 & 2021

The Impact of Inflation on Agribusinesses

Kate Burian Featured by the Illinois CPA Society

Heather Peters and Melanie Barnes Featured in Inside Public Accounting

Jim Brandenburg’s Article Appears in WICPA On Balance

On-Demand Webinar: Changes for 2022 Filing Season & Tips for a Smooth Audit Process

Economic Development Opportunities in Indiana

Melanie Barnes Joins Sikich as Audit Partner

Overhead vs. General and Administrative Costs – What’s the Difference?

Now On-Demand: Tax Legislation to Expect in 2022 Webinar

Glen Birnbaum Featured in Financial Advisor

Common Findings Corner: Top 10 Compliance & Program Review Findings

Updates on the Return to Title IV Calculation

Common Findings Corner: The National Emergency Extension

SECURE Act Impacts Long-Term Part-Time Employees

Reasons Indirect Cost Rates Change

Implementing Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2020-07, Presentation and Disclosures by Not-for-Profit Entities for Contributed Nonfinancial Assets

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