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Ensuring the Long-Term Viability of Life Sciences Businesses

November 13, 2018

Best way to ensure the long-term viability of your life sciences business is with the right life sciences ERP.

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Financial Times names Sikich’s Joe Connell a top retirement adv...

November 12, 2018

Partner at professional services firm appears on the Financial Times 401 Top Retirement Advisers list for the fourth consecutive year

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Sikich Series on Tax Reform: American Idle – Post Mid-Term ...

November 9, 2018

This split in Congress will lead to a different dynamic in Washington on many fronts. This article will just focus on the prospects of tax changes in Washington.

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5 Signs It’s Time to Break Up With Your Dynamics Partner

November 9, 2018

Is the honeymoon over with your Dynamics 365 partner? Or maybe you aren't sure if your relationship is on the rocks? Here's 5 signs to look out for.

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Sikich Series on Tax Reform: IRS Guidance on New Credit for Paid ...

November 9, 2018

Here is a brief overview of this new credit. To be eligible for this credit, an employer must have a written policy that meets the following conditions:

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5 Signs It’s Time to Find a New NetSuite Partner

November 7, 2018

If you're noticing any of these signs with your current NetSuite partner, it's definitely time to look for a new one. Sikich is here to help.

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How to Earn a Reporter Interview Without News

November 7, 2018

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By the Numbers: How is your retirement plan doing compared to Ame...

November 6, 2018

Most plan sponsors want to know how their 401(k) plan stacks up to the average plan. This is often the first question asked when attempting to determine whether an effort should be made to upgrade the features and benefits of a plan.

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IRS Approves Request for 401(k) Plan-related Student Loan Benefit...

November 6, 2018

The IRS recently released a letter in response to and in favor of an employer’s proposal to amend its plan to offer a student loan benefit program.

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Updates to Form 1099-R and New Guidance

November 6, 2018

The IRS released an updated 2018 Form 1099-R, “Distributions from Pensions, Annuities, Retirement or Profit-sharing Plans, IRAs, and Insurance Contracts” and related 2018 guidance for the form.

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Sikich Series on Business Succession Planning: How to Value Your ...

November 5, 2018

There are many reasons a business owner may want or need a business valuation, including negotiating a merger or business sale, considering new shareholders, estate planning, or marital dissolution; however, there are only a few accepted business valuation approaches.

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OSHA Provides Important Clarification on Safety Incentive and Dru...

November 5, 2018

OSHA now recognizes that employers may implement such programs and/or testing in an effort to promote workplace safety. Furthermore, the agency has better clarified what is permissible and what is not.

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Sikich acquires human resources technology consulting business

November 1, 2018

Professional services firm Sikich announced Thursday that it has acquired the business of Executive Alliance, a human resources consulting firm that helps businesses across industries implement and optimize payroll and human capital management technology and processes.

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Finding N:N Relationships with Dynamics 365, Logic Apps, and Flow...

November 1, 2018

If you've created an N:N relationship in Dynamics 365, but can't find it, you aren't alone. Here's how to find them with Dynamics 365.

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Update Your #HashtagStrategy

October 31, 2018

 If you fear your current digital marketing efforts aren’t reaching or engaging your target market, driving sales, or increasing web traffic, consider reviewing your hashtag strategy.

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Jim Brandenburg Featured in Accounting Today

October 30, 2018

Jim Brandenburg, CPA, MST, Partner, was quoted in Roger Russell's article about Section 199A, Plumbing the Mysteries of Section 199A, in Accounting Today.

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NetSuite for the CFO and Controller

October 30, 2018

CFOs and Controllers most likely won't sign into their NetSuite systems each day, but here are other ways to use NetSuite for CFOs and Controllers.

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New Custom Wisconsin Sales and Use Tax Exemption Certificate

October 30, 2018

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (WDOR) recently made available a customizable electronic sales and use tax exemption certificate.

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Merger & Acquisition Disputes Involving Private Equity Firms...

October 30, 2018

The operating model of a PE firm is fueled by short-term business development and transformation, whereas traditional buyers opt for a long-term investment, and their differences continue into Merger and Acquisition (M&A) disputes.

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How Will Like-Kind Exchanges (Trades) of Equipment Affect Farmers...

October 26, 2018

The new tax law, known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, modified IRC Sec 1031, which provides for nonrecognition of gain in the case of a like-kind exchange by limiting nonrecognition to real property.

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How to Create Quick Access to File Attachments in NetSuite

October 25, 2018

What if we told you that we've created a customized tool to make it even easier to access the NetSuite file attachments functionality?

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Microsoft’s Task and Project-based Ecosystem – Part 1

October 24, 2018

MS products have always had a variety of Microsoft task management tools, but now that they're all project-based, they're more of a task ecosystem.

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Green Manufacturing: How to Be an Eco-friendly Manufacturer

October 24, 2018

This eco-friendly approach utilizes research and technology to reduce pollution, resources, and, ultimately, a company’s adverse impact on the planet.

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Form 990-T Update

October 23, 2018

The draft, issued on October 12, 2018 is a preview of how tax-exempt organizations will report unrelated trade or business income and deductions for tax year 2018. 

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Best Wireless Security Practices While Traveling

October 23, 2018

We always seem to be on the go, requiring mobile solutions to work, which opens security risks, requiring best wireless security practices

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Meeting PCI DSS Requirements Using a DevOps Model

October 22, 2018

It may seem daunting to meet the DevOps PCI DSS requirements when you have so many updates, but there is a way to be consistent. Here's how.

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Webinar Recording: The Employee Handbook Builder

October 17, 2018

Sikich HR Advisory services now offers The Employee Handbook Builder.

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Passwords Reimagined by Google Chrome

October 17, 2018

Google Chrome browser has offered password storage for awhile, but now with Chrome password assist, it can suggest passwords for you too.

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Baby Boomers vs. Millennials: The Difference in their Work Ethic

October 17, 2018

Take a look at the people surrounding you in your office. Chances are, there are representatives of more than one generation.

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The Power Of Visual Data In Infographics

October 16, 2018

Effective infographics take complex information and organize it into digestiblevisual messages that relate to the reader.