Audit and Tax

Navigating the New OMB Compliance Supplement: What You Need to Know

The much-anticipated 2023 OMB Compliance Supplement was issued in May 2023; however, it is effective for year ends beginning after June 30, 2022, so…

Employee Retention Credit is getting a GLAM Up

As the summer winds down, Employee Retention Credit (ERC) compliance activity and new guidance from the IRS are heating up. From IRS’s release of…

Tax Credit & Incentive Opportunities for Startup Businesses

When it comes to modern entrepreneurship, startup businesses often serve as an example of innovation and economic growth. Governments and regulatory bodies have long…

Identity as the New Perimeter: How Changes to the IT Environment Can Impact Your Security Strategy

The ever-evolving IT environment is slowly but surely rendering traditional perimeter-based security strategies obsolete. Perimeter-based security is an approach to cybersecurity that focuses on…

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)…

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…

Your Guide to Data Analytics and Internal Audit

Big data is collected and stored everywhere and over the last decade organizations around the world are figuring out how to use analytics to…

Jim Brandenburg on WTMJ-TV Milwaukee

Jim Brandenburg CPA, MST, spoke to WTMJ-TV Milwaukee about the Wisconsin legislature’s budget that included income tax cuts. Jim has extensive experience and knowledge in…

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…

On Demand – Establishing and Monitoring Internal Controls for Not-For-Profits

https://youtu.be/qkIFqn26RvM Establishing and Monitoring Internal Controls for Not-For-Profits May 23, 2023 Join our internal audit experts as they cover financial and IT risk management,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Have SVOG Audit Questions? We’ve Got Answers!

Frequently asked questions about the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) Sikich’s team of Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) and federal grant audit specialists field…

2023 M&A Outlook for Manufacturers

https://youtu.be/vEab-F2K8VM 2023 M&A Outlook for Manufacturers February 16, 2023 Join Sikich transaction advisory experts to make sure you’re informed on the ever-evolving M&A landscape…

On Demand – SECURE 2.0 Retirement Legislation: Tax Implications for Employers, Employees and Advisors

https://youtu.be/kvbhNcQvRkM SECURE 2.0 RETIREMENT LEGISLATION: TAX IMPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES AND ADVISORS February 8, 2023 The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 was signed into law…

Correcting Errors in 401(k) Plan Employee Deferral Elections

How to Correct a Frequent Error: Not Withholding the Proper Amount of 401(k) Deferrals Administering a 401(k) plan can be complicated and challenging, creating…