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Governor Signs Bill to Extend and Revise Illinois EDGE Tax Credit Program

With the recent news of the FoxConn multi-billion deal to start operations in Wisconsin, it became apparent to the Illinois legislature that having key…

Late on Filing Health Insurance Coverage Forms? IRS Notices Require Prompt Action

The IRS recently released notices to Applicable Large Employers (ALE) who have failed to deliver employee statements to their staff and file them with…

Wellness Plan Incentives Can Have Unhealthy Tax Consequences

As more companies seek to offer wellness programs or incentives to their employees, issues and confusion concerning the taxability of health-related programs emerge. Guidelines…

Auto-IRA Initiative in Illinois Meets Exemption Challenges

Illinois may face challenges during attempts to implement a binding, state-based auto-individual retirement account (IRA) program for private employers. During the initial proposal of…

ACA Repeal Unveiled in the Senate Could Set the Stage for Some Early 4th of July Fireworks in Washington

After months of rumors and anticipation, the Senate finally unveiled on June 22, 2017 its ACA repeal bill; named the “Better Care Reconciliation Act…

Webinar: Single Audit – Changes to OMB

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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…

Stop school district fraud. A simple solution.

Despite persistent reports of financial mismanagement embarrassing school district leaders across Illinois and mounting financial pressures forcing districts to get more done with less…

Webinar: GASB S-72 and GASB S-79

Impact of the Uniform Guidance on the Performance and Reporting of the Single Audit

Webinar: Controlling Your OPEB Story

See our Experts Weighing in on How They Helped Cases Move Forward

Dispute Advisory for Government Counties, municipalities and agencies are particularly prone to incidents of fraud and employee dishonesty for many reasons that are unique…

How Sustainability Challenges in Local Governments are a Going Concern

Everything we need for our survival depends on the sustainability of the environment. How we work to maintain our environment and economy will directly…

Develop an Implementation Plan for OMB Changes

In late 2013, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced comprehensive grant reform rules titled “Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit…

Key Factors to Consider When Implementing GASB Statement No. 68

In June 2012, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) issued two new statements impacting how state and local governments report their participation in pension…

What You Need to Know about Implementing GASB Statement No. 67

In June 2012, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) issued two new statements impacting how state and local governments report their participation in pension…

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…

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…

GASB Statements 67 and 68

In June 2012, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) issued two new statements impacting how state and local governments report their participation in pension…

3 Models to Help Manage Organizational Change: Part 2

Last week, we provided two out of the three models that can help managers understand and lead organizational change more effectively and efficiently. As…