Accounting

WICPA’s Bottom Line Features Article from Jim Brandenburg

Jim Brandenburg’s article was featured in the Wisconsin Institute of CPAs’ “The Bottom Line” publication. The article breaks down the Employee Retention Credit (ERC)…

Common Errors in Financial Statements and How to Avoid Them

This June, I had the opportunity to speak at the AICPA & CIMA Not-for-Profit Industry Conference about common errors in financial statements and how…

Jenny Massey Awarded Counselor of Real Estate® Designation

Jenny Massey, director of the site selection and business incentives practice at Sikich, was recently given the Counselor of Real Estate® (CRE®) distinguishment by…

4 Strategies for Business Succession Planning During Economic Uncertainty

While most parts of the country have been experiencing record-breaking high temperatures, middle market businesses remain cool and cautious mid-year. According to our recent…

Sikich Names New Leaders in CPA Business

CHICAGO – July 10, 2023 – Sikich announced today that it has named new market expansion and industry leaders in its CPA business, following…

M&D Industry Pulse Featured in the News June 2023

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

Becoming an Agile Internal Audit Department

The agile internal audit methodology was designed to maximize efficiencies and collaboration with a project’s stakeholders. Agile auditing helps teams put together audit plans…

Jenny Massey in the Daily Herald Business Ledger

Jenny Massey’s article, “Uncover the business and community value of investments to take advantage of government incentives,” was published in the Daily Herald Business…

Allocation Purchase Price Due Diligence: What to Know, What to Love

You did it! You successfully got the deal to the finish line! Once the buyer signs that dotted line purchasing a company, what happens…

Richard Lynch, Antony Nettleton Named New Leaders of CPA Business at Sikich

CHICAGO – May 15, 2023 – Sikich announced today that partners Richard Lynch and Antony Nettleton will take over as managing partners of its…

6 KPIs Every Professional Services Firm Needs

As the leader of a professional services organization, your company and its people rely on you to make decisions about the business. Metrics undoubtedly…

The IRS Strikes Back: Employee Retention Credit Crackdown

The IRS Strikes Back: Employee Retention Credit Crackdown May 4, 2023 Join our tax experts as they cover ERC rules and regulations, the latest…

What’s the Latest? Changes to the 90/10 Rule

Updated April 28, 2023 A Recap of the Department of Education’s Changes to the 90/10 Rule In the fall of 2022, the Department of…

P&L 101: What are Profit & Loss Reports and How Should you Read Them?

The Profit & Loss (P&L) report is a window into your business, providing a means to seeing how your money comes in and where…

Jenny Massey Featured in Business Facilities

Jenny Massey wrote an article about reducing costs and spurring job creation in an uncertain economic climate through economic development incentives, which appeared in…

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Cybersecurity Updates in Higher Ed

To help address concerns relating to consumer information, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) ensures certain privacy protections and safeguards are in place for financial institutions….

Laura Culp in Akron Children’s Hospital Children’s Progress Magazine

Laura Culp discusses charitable giving with a designated beneficiary gift in the Akron Children’s Hospital Children’s Progress Magazine. Laura, CPA, PFS, MT, CCIFP, is…

Top Benefits of Automated Accounting for Entrepreneurial Organizations

Automation is everywhere. Think about it: you can lock your front door without being home. Your thermostat turns off the HVAC system to conserve…

Third-Party Servicer Guidance: Updates for Institutions and Servicers

Title IV Common Findings Corner The Department of Education recently released GEN-23-03, a “Dear Colleague Letter,” to redefine and clarify its position on which…

An Internal Audit – A Needed Physical for Your Organization

Medical visits help us obtain reasonable assurance on the status of our health – when visiting a doctor, we can find preventative steps to…