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Standing with Ukraine

March 18, 2022

While the attacks on Ukraine are disheartening and disturbing, I remain hopeful for peace and recovery – and I trust those of us fortunate enough to not know what it’s like to fear for our safety in our own homes will continue to provide Ukrainian citizens with the financial support and aid that we can.

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Using Microsoft Word Templates in Dynamics 365 CE

March 18, 2022

Microsoft Word templates can be quite useful inside D365 CE, especially when a user wants to dynamically pull data from a record into a document.

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14 Tips for Successful CRM

March 17, 2022

Undertaking a CRM project is no small feat, and every organization wants their project to be a success. We have 14 tips to help ensure your project is a success.

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Changes for 2022 Filing Season & Tips For A Smooth Audit Pro...

March 16, 2022

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Leveraging Retirement Plans to Attract and Retain Talent

March 15, 2022

Amid the current labor shortage construction and real estate companies face, employers are finding new ways to attract and retain high quality employees. Many employers are doing this by establishing or refining their corporate retirement plans.

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How to Fill Talent Gaps in Not-For-Profits

March 15, 2022

In this webinar, we'll discuss what our team is seeing in the market during this unprecedented time for talent.

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How to Optimize Salesforce and Maximize Your ROI

March 11, 2022

Learn how to optimize salesforce in a lot of key areas and with surrounding products like Pardot, Slack and more.

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Now On-Demand: Tax Legislation to Expect in 2022 Webinar

March 11, 2022

For the latest in tax, watch Sikich's On-Demand webinar: Tax Legislation to Expect in 2022.

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Glen Birnbaum Featured in Financial Advisor

March 9, 2022

Glen Birnbaum was quoted in the Financial Advisor article, “One Way to Cope with IRS Chaos May be a Tax Extension.” The article explores the benefits of a tax extension amid new reporting requirements and changing tax law.

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Tax Legislation to Expect in 20222

March 9, 2022

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Three common misconceptions about implementing robotics in manufa...

March 8, 2022

Talent shortages aren’t going away anytime soon. To fill in the gap, it’s important to consider alternative options, such as investing in robotics.

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Infographic: The Resiliency Imperative – Charting the Scope...

March 7, 2022

Recent research finds that manufacturing supply chain challenges have limited relief in sight. See this infographic to chart the scope and learn what leaders are saying.

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Sikich HEADSTART ERP Implementation for Associations

March 3, 2022

Sikich's ERP implementation methodology, HEADSTART, creates timely and cost effective ERP or accounting software for the associations industry.

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Common Findings Corner: Top 10 Compliance & Program Review F...

March 2, 2022

The Department of Education provided its Top 10 Compliance Audit and Program Review Findings. We wanted to take the opportunity to review the issues the Department noticed during its reviews.

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 in Distribution: Warehouse Management (WMS...

March 2, 2022

The warehouse management solution embedded in Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain is customizable for increasing productivity. Here's how to use it.

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Updates on the Return to Title IV Calculation

March 1, 2022

The Department of Education introduced updates to the Return to Title IV (R2T4) calculation requirements. The two primary changes include the withdrawal exemptions and the R2T4 Calculation Freeze Date (RCFD).

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Why Should Your Business Team Up With a Managed Security Services...

March 1, 2022

But what is the best strategy for cybersecurity? Should you contract with an MSSP or have your IT department take care of cybersecurity?

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Outlook on 2022 Federal Tax Legislation

February 28, 2022

On the heels of mixed legislative results in 2021, what will the new year bring? We offer our forecast of what to expect in this tax update.

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Common Findings Corner: The National Emergency Extension

February 28, 2022

President Biden extended the national emergency concerning the COVID-19 pandemic in his notice to Congress. In this article, we’ll dive into a few recent announcements you might have missed.

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Thinking About a New ERP? Readiness Factors Continued.

February 28, 2022

If you have successfully completed some key readiness challenges, you're prepared to engage implementation partners to assist in the heavy lifting of an ERP project.

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SECURE Act Impacts Long-Term Part-Time Employees

February 28, 2022

The SECURE Act, enacted on December 20, 2019, includes a provision that expands eligibility to certain “long-term part-time” employees. Learn more from Sikich here.

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Fact or Fiction – Microsoft for Manufacturers

February 25, 2022

In a recent Sikich Live, we went over a few topics regarding Microsoft technology for manufacturers, including what's fact and what's fiction

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Connecting and Transforming Manufacturing Operations With PLM

February 24, 2022

Even after manufacturers deploy a modern, powerful ERP system, many teams may still partly work in silos, which is where PLM can help.

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Get Ready: Microsoft Cloud Licensing Is Changing

February 23, 2022

You might have heard that Microsoft is changing the terms and prices of its cloud software licensing for businesses. Here's what to expect.

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Supply Chain Technology: 7 Secrets to Instant Value with Cloud ER...

February 23, 2022

Tips for a fast cloud ERP or CRM deployment project completion so that manufacturers can realize software value sooner.

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Reasons Indirect Cost Rates Change

February 22, 2022

Indirect cost rates are an important element of every government contract. They provide a ratio between the indirect costs and a direct cost base and, therefore, measure the efficiency of the business. There are multiple reasons indirect costs rates fluctuate.

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Implementing Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2020-07, Prese...

February 21, 2022

Not-for-profit entities are required to record donations of contributed nonfinancial assets and unconditional promises to give noncash assets at their fair value. Contributed nonfinancial assets are commonly referred to as noncash contributions or gifts-in-kind.

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Sikich Recognized on CRN’s 2022 MSP 500 List

February 21, 2022

Sikich announced it was named to CRN’s MSP 500 list in the Elite 150 category for 2022. The list recognizes managed service providers offering innovative solutions that maximize value and efficiency for clients.

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What is a Modern Workplace?

February 18, 2022

We often here the phrase "modern workplace," but what is it exactly? We define it within and examine how Microsoft Teams can help.

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Global Equipment Manufacturer, Hamilton Company, Scales with D365...

February 17, 2022

Global Equipment Manufacturer, Hamilton Company, manufactures Life Sciences and Biotechnology equipment using D365 Cloud ERP.