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SUMMARY:2024 Economic Update for Manufacturers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 2024 economic update with guest speaker Michael Weidokal. Michael will provide an assessment of the current state of the U.S. and global economy\, as well as the near-term and long-term outlook for the domestic and international economy. He will also take a deeper look at many of the key issues impacting the economy and manufacturing sectors\, including the impact of AI\, rapidly changing demographics\, rising geopolitical risk levels and the trend towards re-shoring. \nYou’ll walk away with: \n\n\nAn understanding of the key trends and developments that are impacting the economy and the manufacturing sector\nInsights into the near-term and long-term outlook for the U.S. and international economy\nStrategies to best prepare your firm for the coming changes to the economy and the world\n\n\n\nRegister Now >>>\nMeet the Presenter: Michael Weidokal \nReturning to present with Sikich for a third time\, Michael Weidokal is an internationally recognized economic and geopolitical forecaster who helps business leaders\, policymakers and the wider public understand the issues and trends that impact the world today and will shape the world in years to come. He is the president and founder of International Strategic Analysis (ISA)\, a leading provider of economic forecasting\, international market intelligence and geopolitical analysis with clients all around the globe. \nMichael’s ability to combine international economics\, geopolitics and history gives him a unique perspective on the issues and events that are taking place throughout the world. His areas of expertise include international economic competitiveness\, global market selection and geopolitical risk assessment. Furthermore\, he has repeatedly proven to be able to accurately predict important trends and developments before they happen. \nAfter a career that took him to more than 60 countries\, Michael founded ISA in 2003. Today\, ISA is one of the world’s most respected economic and geopolitical research firms\, providing research and support for thousands of the world’s leading businesses\, governments and universities.
URL:https://www.sikich.com/event/2023-economic-update-for-manufaturers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing & Distribution,Virtual,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Community Summit NA Roadshow - Minneapolis
DESCRIPTION:Community Summit NA is hitting the road for a Roadshow in Minneapolis! Are you looking for a day of insights and networking that could benefit your business? Join Sikich in Minneapolis\, Minnesota for an exciting user group meeting that you won’t want to miss. This local event is open to all Microsoft Business application users and is completely free of cost! \nThe single-day event is designed to offer insights into the latest developments across Business Apps. You’ll get access to education sessions that are led by user experts and tailored to each product. Additionally\, you’ll get hands-on training with practical tips\, tricks\, and tutorials that you can implement right away. You’ll have the opportunity to foster community connections\, meet fellow users\, and exchange ideas. Plus\, you’ll get a chance to connect with prominent Summit NA sponsors who will showcase cutting-edge solutions and foster collaboration. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights that could take your business to the next level. \nBe sure to join Sikich’s breakout session on Finance and Supply Chain Management and learn how to accelerate your organization’s ERP implementation for Microsoft Dynamics 365. With Sikich’s HEADSTART methodology\, you can deliver modern business applications quickly\, safely\, and within budget. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to discover the difference that Sikich’s HEADSTART approach can make for your business. Sign up now and see how your organization can benefit from this innovative approach. \nRegister now!
URL:https://www.sikich.com/event/community-summit-na-roadshow-minneapolis/
CATEGORIES:In Person,Networking/Other,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T130000
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SUMMARY:2024 Yellowbook Webinar Series: Forensic Valuation and Fraud
DESCRIPTION:The proper handling of a suspicion of fraud is an essential skill for finance professionals – especially in government situations. In this session\, our experts will: \n\nOffer a deep dive into our Fraud Incident Protocol\nEmpower attendees to “think like a cop”\nExplain the necessary steps to get from suspicion to resolution\n\nThis event is an intermediate level training geared towards finance roles in the government industry. Qualifying attendees will receive 1.0 CPE credit. \nRegister Now >>>
URL:https://www.sikich.com/event/2024-yellowbook-webinar-series-forensic-valuation-and-fraud/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T154045
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SUMMARY:Microsoft Copilot for Sales: Streamlining Sales Through Technology
DESCRIPTION:Register now for this upcoming webinar that will explore the game-changing capabilities of Microsoft Copilot for Sales. \nAre your sales teams struggling to keep up with the demands of their job? One of the biggest challenges they face is the amount of time they spend on administrative tasks\, such as manual data entry into their CRM systems. This leaves less time for what really matters—selling. To address this issue\, Microsoft has developed a solution called Copilot for Sales. \nSales for Sales uses Office 365 and Teams to automate and simplify data capture\, and access into your CRM system\, whether you use Dynamics 365 CE\, Salesforce\, or another tool. By integrating customer engagement data from Microsoft 365 and leveraging the power of AI\, Copilot for Sales helps sales professionals to stay connected with their customers\, leading to personalized engagement and faster deal closure. \nDuring this session you will: \n\nSee a demo of Microsoft Copilot for Sales\nHear top questions addressed\nSee how a 2-Day Copilot for Sales Workshop is the perfect next step\n\nIf you’re interested in learning more about how Copilot for Sales can help your sales teams\, join this webinar hosted by Microsoft and Sikich. \nRegister now!
URL:https://www.sikich.com/event/microsoft-copilot-for-sales-streamlining-sales-through-technology/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Technology,Virtual,Webinar
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SUMMARY:You've Been Breached Lunch And Learn
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to our upcoming lunch and learn\, “You’ve Been Breached: An Interactive Incident Response Simulation.” This interactive simulation will engage the audience and task them with navigating the many challenges associated with suffering a security incident that results in a major data breach. \nJoin us on March 27\, 2024 at 11:15 am CDT for a complimentary lunch and a simulation that will educate\, challenge\, and intrigue the audience. RSVP today\, because seating is limited! \nRegister now!
URL:https://www.sikich.com/event/youve-been-breached-lunch-and-learn/
LOCATION:Wildfire Restaurant\, 1250 E. Higgins Rd\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60173\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live,Technology
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SUMMARY:Accounting & Reporting Congress 2024 in Philadelphia
DESCRIPTION:Speaking Session: \nGenerative AI and Predictive Tools of the Future | Thursday\, March 28 at 8:45AM EST \n\nThe role of new technology to generate insights for forecasting and streamlined processes\nThe use of machine learning to optimize report analysis\nAdvanced analytics – predictive and predictive analytics insights that aid in more efficient data management\n\nSikich Experts Speaking:  \n\nJim Ingram\, Senior Account Executive\nRay Beste\, Principal AI Strategist\n\nCome visit us at Booth #3! 
URL:https://www.sikich.com/event/accounting-reporting-congress-2024-in-philadelphia/
LOCATION:Hilton at Penn’s Landing\, 201 S Christopher Columbus Blvd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Life Sciences,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T140000
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SUMMARY:Leave the Madness for Basketball: Executing a Full Court Press on GLBA Compliance
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 6 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM CST | 1.0 CPE \n\nWith the new Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) in effect\, how well has your school conformed to the changes? In this webinar\, Sikich experts will get you up to speed on the new requirements and identify common issues we’ve seen. You’ll walk away with knowledge to implement your plan and reach compliance. \nWe will cover: \n\nBrief history of GLBA and how it came to higher education\nReview of new requirements\nReporting requirements for data breach/reputational damage to the organization\nComponents of a “good” risk assessment\nComponents of a “good” penetration test\nReducing cyber insurance costs\n\n\nRegister Now >>>\n 
URL:https://www.sikich.com/event/leave-the-madness-for-basketball-executing-a-full-court-press-on-glba-compliance/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Not-For-Profit,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T110000
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SUMMARY:Uncovering the Cybersecurity Landscape and How to Reduce Your Organization's Cyber Risk Webinar
DESCRIPTION:In Arctic Wolf’s 2023 Trends Report\, we learned that almost half of all organizations are hit by ransomware. And of those hit 74% paid the ransom\, either the full amount\, a negotiated lower amount\, or payment through an insurance company. All this to say\, ransomware isn’t going anywhere. While the incidents at large organizations make the headlines\, small/medium businesses are becoming an increasingly enticing target\, due to what cybercriminals expect to be unsecured\, unpatched\, or undefended systems. And\, when they’re right\, the damage is costly. \nJoin Sikich and Arctic Wolf on February 22\, 2024 at 10am CT as our security experts explore: \n\nHow together Sikich and Arctic Wolf can reduce your organization’s cyber risk\nHow Sikich and Arctic Wolf can reduce your cyber insurance premiums\nHow security operations mitigate the dwell time\, downtime\, and cost of cyberattacks\nEducation for business leadership on risk reduction\n\nRegister now!
URL:https://www.sikich.com/event/uncovering-the-cybersecurity-landscape-and-how-to-reduce-your-organizations-cyber-risk-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Technology,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240125T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240125T160000
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SUMMARY:Sikich Women + Wealth Leadership Series: Balancing Work and Wellness to Achieve Mindful Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, January 25 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM CST\n\nSikich’s Women and Wealth Leadership Series\, hosted by Marie Marks\, is returning in January to cover a topic we can all relate to: Balancing Work and Wellness to Achieve Mindful Leadership. Jennifer Chapman\, best-selling author and Certified Mindset Coach\, will discuss strategies for prioritizing wellness in order to achieve your personal and professional goals.\n\n\nBalancing busywork schedules\, personal obligations and more\, we often fail to prioritize ourselves and our wellness. Self-care and self-awareness are essential components to our well-being\, confidence and behaviors\, impacting the workplace and our lives at home.\n\nIn this Women and Wealth Leadership Series program\, you will:\n\nLearn about the many aspects of wellness: social\, physical\, spiritual and mental\nGain strategies to flip the script of your internal dialogue\nDiscover how to find your focus by identifying what you can and can’t control\nFind out how to integrate these strategies into your role as a people leader\n\nYou’ll walk away with key action steps towards setting and achieving value-driven goals for you and your team. \nRegister Now >>>
URL:https://www.sikich.com/event/sikich-women-wealth-leadership-series-balancing-work-and-wellness-to-achieve-mindful-leadership/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Wealth Management,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T120000
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SUMMARY:Making the Most of the Microsoft 365 Modern Workplace Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Microsoft 365 (M365) is a power cloud platform designed to help you pursue your passion and run your business. More than just apps like Word\, Excel\, PowerPoint\, the Microsoft 365 “Modern Workplace” brings together best-in-class productivity apps with powerful cloud services\, device management\, and advanced security in one\, connected experience. Join us on Wednesday\, January 24th at 11am CT/12pm ET to learn more about Microsoft 365. \nIf you are an M365 customer\, are you making the most of Microsoft 365 to enable productivity\, collaboration\, and security via Modern Workplace offerings? \nDuring this webinar\, Sikich will discuss: \n\nMicrosoft Entra – Identity and Access Management\nMicrosoft Intune – Endpoint Management\nMicrosoft Teams\, SharePoint Online\, OneDrive – Communication\, and Collaboration\nMicrosoft Teams Phone – Voice services\nMicrosoft Power Platform – Business Process Automation\nSecurity and Governance\nLicensing\n\nWhether you are new to M365 or have prior experience\, this is a must-see event! You don’t want to miss this webinar.  \nRegister now!
URL:https://www.sikich.com/event/making-the-most-of-the-microsoft-365-modern-workplace-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Technology,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240117T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240117T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T154045
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SUMMARY:Strategies for a Successful Employee Benefit Plan Audit
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 17\, 2024 | 11:30am – 12:30pm CST | 1.0 CPE\n\nOver the past few years\, numerous organizations have faced challenges leading to a range of errors and compliance issues within employee benefit plans. Many organizations do not have documented procedures on controls surrounding their payroll and other plan administration practices. When there is turnover in staffing\, this can create the opportunity for errors to occur.\n\nJoin our team of employee benefit plan audit experts for an in-depth exploration of what you need to anticipate in your upcoming plan year audit and establish stronger controls over your payroll and other plan procedures. Attendees will gain insights into:\n\n\nProcesses and controls to deploy\, reducing the risk of errors in payroll processing and contribution remittances\nConsiderations for year-end compliance testing performed by third-party administrators\nForm 5500 changes and associated audit requirements\nStrategies to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the audit process\n\nDon’t miss out on this valuable knowledge to streamline your audit preparations. \n\n\n\nRegister Now >>>\nSikich LLP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org
URL:https://www.sikich.com/event/strategies-for-a-successful-employee-benefit-plan-audit/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Employee Benefit Plan,Virtual,Webinar
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