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Sikich’s regulatory, quality and compliance team enhances suppl...

October 26, 2021

The regulatory, quality and compliance team at Sikich has partnered with TraceLink to add its supply chain issue management technology to Sikich’s portfolio of digital transformation services for companies in regulated industries.

Technology

Why you should measure your metrics before implementing a new D36...

October 25, 2021

Many organizations seek measurable results without spending time to establish their baseline metrics before implementing a new cloud ERP.

Article

Dear lessors, we’re sorry if we made you feel lesser.

October 22, 2021

FASB ASC Topic 842 is possibly the most impactful accounting standards change for many organizations in recent memory. With all the focus on lessee entities, some lessors are feeling overlooked. But we want to fix that. After all, there wouldn’t be lessees without lessors!

Technology

Rental Management and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply C...

October 21, 2021

Many manufacturers have added rental options for their products, requiring the need for rental management software that D365 can provide.

Accounting

Brent DeMay Quoted in PLANSPONSOR

October 21, 2021

Brent DeMay was quoted in a PLANSPONSOR article about retirement plan sponsors and their new audit requirements.

Accounting

Accounting for variable lease payments under ASC 842 – it v...

October 20, 2021

As the new lease accounting standards become a reality, there’s plenty of new language and lingos to familiarize yourself with. With that said, what are variable lease payments and how are they accounted for?

Article

Sikich expands digital transformation capabilities with acquisiti...

October 19, 2021

Sikich announced the acquisition of PA Group USA, an enterprise software and cloud services firm that implements and optimizes enterprise resource planning, customer relationship management and manufacturing execution systems.

Article

Neil Keller Appears in WICPA Publication

October 19, 2021

Neil Keller wrote a column for the Wisconsin Society of CPAs' publication, CPA2b. Neil is the first contributor of this magazine's new section, "Note to Self."

Article

Jim Brandenburg Featured in the Illinois CPA Society’s Insi...

October 15, 2021

Jim Brandenburg was featured in the Illinois CPA Society's Insight Magazine. Jim discusses his thoughts around the tax implications of cryptocurrencies and recommends resources for CPAs to learn more about the emerging area.

Article

Have You Refreshed Your HR Technology Roadmap?

October 15, 2021

It may be time to refresh your HR Technology roadmap. An HR Technology roadmap is a detailed plan of action that defines a desired future state and spells out how your organization will get there.

Article

The Fall Classic – Congress Confronts Tax Changes and the D...

October 14, 2021

A fall classic of sorts is underway in Washington. Congress is undertaking its traditional pastime of harvesting new tax laws. Let’s see where things stand now in the congressional ballpark.

Article

Brian Kelley Featured in Northwestern Mutual’s Life & ...

October 14, 2021

Brian Kelley was featured in a Northwestern Mutual's Life & Money article. Brian discusses the implications of retiring in Delaware, Colorado and Hawaii, as well as the steps individuals should take before making a decision.

Article

Sikich’s Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain team receives...

October 8, 2021

Article

Intro to New Lease Accounting Standards (ASC 842): Session 2 Reco...

October 7, 2021

Prepare for the new Lease Accounting Standards (ASC 842) implementation with Sikich's on-demand webinar recording session 2.

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Intro to New Lease Accounting Standards (ASC 842): Session 2

October 7, 2021

Article

Jim Brandenburg Featured in WICPA On Balance Magazine

October 7, 2021

Jim Brandenburg's article on the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was featured in the Wisconsin Society of CPAs' magazine.

Technology

Building Resilience in the Construction Industry With ERP Technol...

October 7, 2021

With the obstacles of 2020, the only real way to ensure resilience in the construction industry is with the right ERP technology.

Article

Addressing the Cohort Default Rate

October 6, 2021

While student loan relief is critical to the students impacted by the pandemic, it leaves institutions in an unusual situation. In terms of how institutions’ official cohort default rate will be handled in the interim and going forward, once student loan payments resume, complications remain.

Article

Provider Relief Funds: Conducting Your First Single Audit?

October 6, 2021

For-profit businesses that received Provider Relief Funds (PRF) may be required to have a specialized audit performed on the use of those funds – for most, this will be the first time they are subject to these requirements.

Technology

Inventory and Vendor Management as Competitive Advantages for Dis...

October 6, 2021

Inventory and vendor management are often top priorities for our distributor clients. Here's why they offer an edge over the competition.

COVID-19

Human Capital Management Leaders: The Year-end Checklist to Help ...

October 5, 2021

The end of the year is just a few short months away. While planning for year-end should be part of your annual process, if you have not started, it is not too late.

Accounting

Tax Implications of the New Lease Accounting Standards: Part Two

October 4, 2021

Part one of this article discussed the changes under the new lease accounting standards and began to examine the tax implication of such. In the final article of this series, we cover each specific tax implication.

Technology

Infographic: Overcoming the demand change challenge

October 4, 2021

With the right technology, you can rebuild demand management and strengthen your relationships with manufacturing customers and vendors.

Technology

Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM Navigation and Dashboard Insights for ...

October 4, 2021

We've built our business case for CRM, so let's examine how Dynamics 365 CRM navigation and dashboards benefit manufacturers.

Marketing & Communications

10 tips to create a stellar, engaging presentation deck

October 1, 2021

An engaging deck can help ensure your presentation goes smoothly and can aid in getting your message across.

Article

The Latest Tax Developments from Washington Webinar Recording

September 30, 2021

For the latest in tax, watch Sikich's the Latest Tax Developments from Washington webinar recording here.

Article

The Latest Tax Developments From Washington

September 30, 2021

Article

The New Lease Standard and the Department of Education’s Compos...

September 30, 2021

While the new lease standard won’t impact many institutions’ 2021 financial statements, the implementation date is quickly approaching, and you can expect a sizeable impact to both financial statements and the composite score next year.

Article

FSA and HSA plans under the American Rescue Plan

September 30, 2021

Under the American Rescue Plan and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, participants of Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts may see new saving opportunities.

Technology

Doing well by distribution customers

September 30, 2021

The best way to do well is to do well with the customer experience in your distribution company. Ecommerce is one way that can help.