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The 5 Steps Construction Contractors Need to Know for the New Revenue Recognition Standard

Accounting prophets have been wandering the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) wilderness the past several years, proclaiming the end of revenue recognition as we…

Model55 Case Study: Seamless Transition to NetSuite for Automated Workflow

Sikich recently had the opportunity to help Model55 overhaul their entire business process with NetSuite. They had outgrown their current business practice and needed…

Are Your Partnership Agreements on Target?

Partnerships (and LLCs) offer the greatest flexibility to real estate owners in designing highly complicated economic deals between the owners. Today, many real estate…

Are You Missing Out on an Opportunity to Claim the Work Opportunity Tax Credit?

As you may know, the federal “Work Opportunity Tax Credit” (WOTC) was extended last December by the “Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of…

Are You Missing Out on an Opportunity to Claim the Work Opportunity Tax Credit?

Special Transition Relief Expires Soon! As you may know, the federal “Work Opportunity Tax Credit” (WOTC) was extended last December by the “Protecting Americans…

Construction Integrated Project Delivery

What is Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)? “IPD is a project delivery approach that integrates people, systems, business structures and practices into a process that…

Best practices for hiring a plan auditor article

The importance of hiring a qualified and effective plan audit firm cannot be understated. This was made clear in a recent Department of Labor…

Learn how to take your business to the next level.

The much anticipated overtime rule was finalized today. The Department of Labor (DOL) finalized a rule to update overtime protections so they can help…

Sikich is first to take a client live on Microsoft Dynamics AX 7

Sikich has the distinction of being the first Microsoft Dynamics partner to take a manufacturing company live on Microsoft Dynamics AX 7. Sikich was…

Client Spotlight: Abbey Paving Co.

Abbey Paving, founded in 1983, is a full-service site construction company that does anything from resurfacing parking lots to multi-million site developments. The company…

Construction Update

The construction industry has seen radical changes from the shaky economic environment worldwide to advances in technologies like 3D printing that is changing how…

The Contractor’s Guide to State Sales Tax Audits

The overwhelming feeling of dismay is not unusual when it comes to state sales tax audits. The process can often be time-consuming and expensive….

Is Your Construction Company’s Accountable Reimbursement Plan Compliant?

Not long ago, the IRS released Revenue Ruling 2012-25, which serves as a reminder of the rules to employers whose accountable reimbursement plans may…

New Illinois Law Furthers Protection for Pregnant Women in the Workplace

On the first of the year, Illinois passed a law protecting the rights of pregnant women in the workplace. Signed on August 26, 2014…

Small Tools, Big Deal: A Contractor’s Blueprint to Accountable Reimbursement Plans

The construction industry has seen radical changes from the shaky economic environment worldwide to advances in technologies like 3D printing that is changing how…

2015 Milwaukee Construction Report: Expect Growth

5 Areas to Watch for Growth in Metro Milwaukee The Milwaukee construction industry is looking to grow in 2015 due to an improved overall…

The Contractor’s Toolbox for Year-End Tax Planning

As the year comes to a close, it’s time to think about year-end tax planning. Construction companies continue to face unique challenges in today’s…

Don’t Be Caught Off Guard with Wage & Hour Woes

Wage and hour violations are at an all-time high with no end in sight. Wage and hour cases are costly and time-consuming, and can…

Construction: Three Cutting-Edge Building Materials of the Future

The construction industry has gone through a series of material innovations. For instance, the Bronze Age and the Iron Age set us on the…

30 Ways B2B Companies Can Use Social Media: Part 1

Developing, implementing and maintaining a strong social media program can be tough in the business-to-business (B2B) world. It’s feasible though, and actually, there are…