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Microsoft Dynamics 365 in Distribution: Order Promising – A...
June 16, 2021
D365 can relieve the pains that are very common within the distribution space, such as order promising delivery dates and available to promise.
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Related Party Leases
June 16, 2021
Under the new ASC Topic 842, leases with related parties are handled no differently than leases with unrelated parties.
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Payroll Considerations for Mergers and Acquisitions: Part 1
June 15, 2021
While there are many considerations businesses must review prior to closing a deal, one that should be on top of the list is payroll and benefits. Click here for part 1 of our article series on payroll considerations for mergers & acquisitions.
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Lease Accounting: Key Concepts
June 15, 2021
As entities prepare to implement the new lease accounting standards and rules, it is helpful to understand overarching implications of the new lease accounting model.
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How Salesforce CPQ Can Optimize Your Organization
June 15, 2021
Still aren't sure how Salesforce CPQ functionality can boost your business? Here are all your answers for how and the reasons for why.
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BC or FO – Which Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP is my budget be...
June 14, 2021
Changing your ERP system to a Microsoft D365 solution is huge, but before you start your budget planning, which version is right for your business?
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Press Reset and Prepare for Stability: Personal Finance Strategie...
June 10, 2021
Watch the webinar recording of Press Reset and Prepare for Stability: Personal Finance Strategies You Can Implement Today from Sikich Financial.
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Jerry Murphy Appears in Smart Industry
June 10, 2021
Jerry Murphy's article, "Study: Manufacturers optimistic about the future, despite growing pains," was featured by Smart Industry.
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Lease Accounting: What is an Embedded Lease?
June 10, 2021
As privately held entities prepare to implement the new lease accounting rules, there has been talk about the new emphasis on embedded leases. So, what exactly are embedded leases?
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Why attitude really is everything
June 9, 2021
Some people build strength and determination from their experiences. Others let difficulties take them down. Who we are and who we let ourselves become is determined to a large extent by the attitudes we maintain. Read Lessons from Leadership, Chris Geier, here.
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The New Lease Accounting Standard: Practical Implications
June 8, 2021
Impacts of the new lease accounting standard run the gamut: affecting amounts reported in financial statements, changing the way key financial ratios and measures are assessed, and requiring countless accounting and administrative preparations.
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Retirement Plan Changes: What You Need to Know Webinar Recording
June 8, 2021
Watch Sikich's Retirement Plan Changes: What You Need to Know webinar recording here.
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Jim Brandenburg Article Featured in WICPA Magazine
June 8, 2021
Jim Brandenburg's article on pandemic relief and Congress's American Rescue Plan Act was featured in the Wisconsin Institute of CPA magazine, On Balance.
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Salesforce Summer ’21 Release Highlights
June 8, 2021
The Salesforce Summer '21 release is upon us, and it has brand new features galore. Here are our top 10 favorites.
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Pandemic exposes manufacturing supply chain weaknesses, report fi...
June 8, 2021
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a supply chain problem globally. Manufacturing companies are looking for technology solutions to solve it.
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Selecting the Right Tool to Comply with the New Lease Accounting ...
June 3, 2021
By now, you’re familiar with the new lease accounting requirements that require lessees to recognize a lease liability and corresponding right of use (ROU) asset on the balance sheet for virtually all lease contracts. What you may not yet be familiar with is the potential complexities in preparing and maintaining lease calculations and accumulating information needed for quantitative lease disclosures.
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How to Start a Cloud-Hosted Environment via Email
June 3, 2021
Microsoft has created an LCS API that provides access to starting/stopping VMs. Here's how to start a cloud-hosted environment via email.
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6 Ways Salesforce Can Improve Performance in Insurance Agencies &...
June 2, 2021
Salesforce is a great solution for insurance agencies or MGAs to improve business across the board, from marketing to sales to management.
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Private OEMs – Are you ready for the new lease standard changes...
June 1, 2021
Starting the first of 2022, new lease standard changes (ASC 842) will go into effect, and this will affect private OEMs. Are you ready?
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Updates to the Accounting Standards for Gifts-in-Kind and How The...
May 28, 2021
The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update, Presentation and Disclosures by Not-for-Profit Entities for Contributed Nonfinancial Assets. The standard is intended to provide additional information about how a not-for-profit organization values gifts-in-kind, and how the NFP uses gifts-in-kind received in its programs and other activities.
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Employee Retention Credit and American Families Plan Webinar Reco...
May 28, 2021
Download the Employee Retention Credit and American Families Plan webinar recording from Sikich here to learn all about the ERC.
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Using Microsoft Edge from a Server Operating System – Intro...
May 26, 2021
With Windows Server 2012, 2016, and even 2019, you probably have Google Chrome installed. However, you should look at Microsoft Edge for Business.
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Executive Compensation Fundamentals – Are You Competitively Rew...
May 25, 2021
Organizations are faced with significant talent attraction and retention challenges. So what steps can you take to win the “war for talent?” It starts with the concepts of total rewards and executive compensation.
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Brand consistency in a digital world
May 25, 2021
Are you leveraging marketing materials, social media and a website to effectively promote who you are? Does your branding speak to your goals and efforts? Are you prepared to make a statement that aligns with your brand in the event of a crisis? Learn more from The Agency at Sikich.
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Dynamics 365 Business Central or Finance and Supply Chain Managem...
May 24, 2021
There are 2 core versions of Dynamics 365, Business Central and Finance and Supply Chain Management, and here's our guide to choose the best.
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Ask Application Vendors All the Right Questions
May 24, 2021
When working on projects with application vendors, don't only ask about the vendor's side of the project. Make sure they're on all sides.
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Why You Should be Using the Microsoft Teams Mobile App
May 21, 2021
Even if you're using the desktop client for Microsoft Teams, you need to be using the Teams Mobile app as well. Here's why.
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Q&A on M&D Pulse Survey Report Findings: Business Succe...
May 19, 2021
In this quarter’s Industry Pulse Survey, manufacturing leaders reflected on the challenges they faced in 2020 and their industry outlook for the remainder of 2021. We met with Ray Lampner to discuss considerations for manufacturers with or without a solid succession plan.
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Is Your Company Prepared to Implement the New Lease Accounting St...
May 18, 2021
The revised deadline for implementing the new lease accounting standards (ASC 842) for private companies is fast approaching. Read more from Sikich.
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