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Tim Tucker and Mike Loumeau Featured in Construction Executive

April 21, 2021

Tim Tucker and Mike Loumeau's article was featured in Construction Executive. Their piece discusses how construction companies can unify their technology infrastructures.

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How HEADSTART Is a Game-Changer in ERP Deployments

April 21, 2021

If you're helping find a new system or helping companies find the best partner, HEADSTART could give you a critical edge with your ERP deployment.

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Robert Sawyer Featured in The Georgia News

April 20, 2021

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6 Common Mistakes in Reporting Overhead Costs

April 20, 2021

It's important for businesses to be aware of the errors that can be made in reporting overhead costs. In this article, we identify six common mistakes in reporting overhead costs and advise on how your business can avoid them.

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Easy Ways to Engage Your Employees Through Video

April 20, 2021

Video can be an effective tool in your arsenal of internal communications and can be a powerful supplement to your existing communication strategy. Here are practical tips to easily start incorporating video into your internal communication plan.

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Cybersecurity guidance for plan sponsors and participants release...

April 20, 2021

The Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration released its first official cybersecurity guidance. This guidance, which includes best practices for maintaining cybersecurity, addresses plan sponsors, participants, fiduciaries and record-keepers.

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As Baby Boomers Retire, Labor Shortage in Construction Increases

April 20, 2021

The baby boomer generation plays a major role in the progression of the construction and real estate industry. As they retire, construction and real estate businesses struggle to navigate the talent landscape. How can you combat the challenges that arise when talent is limited?

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Increase Global reach and decrease risk for your supply chain man...

April 20, 2021

Recent delays in global supply chains should be prompting businesses to think of ways to modernize supply chain management, such as the cloud.

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The Critical Role of Executive Sponsorship and Support in ERP Suc...

April 19, 2021

Having executive sponsors supporting and taking charge in ERP implementation projects is crucial for ERP project success.

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The Eight-Digit BIN Mandate and How It Impacts PAN PCI DSS Compli...

April 16, 2021

The new eight-digit IIN/BIN requirement changes the primary card's PAN, which brings in new rules for PCI DSS Compliance.

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Debbie Altham Featured in Industry Today

April 15, 2021

Debbie Altham's article on the equipment-as-a-service model was featured in Industry Today. The piece discusses reducing costs while establishing a steady revenue stream through the equipment-as-a-service model.

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NetSuite offers two different types of User Licenses: Full Access...

April 14, 2021

There are two types of NetSuite user licenses, and both offer different realms of access for your employees that you should actively monitor.

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Glen Birnbaum Featured in Farm Progress

April 14, 2021

Glen Birnbaum appeared in a video with Farm Progress, in which he shares tax guidance for the agriculture industry related to the COVID-relief funds.

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Protecting Your Network from Kerberoasting Attacks

April 14, 2021

While there is no way to stop Kerberoasting attacks, here are some simple protocols for protecting against these attacks.

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Mary O’Connor Featured in Illinois CPA Society’s Insight ...

April 13, 2021

Mary O'Connor was featured in the Illinois CPA Society’s Insight Magazine. She was quoted on how commercial real estate properties may change post-pandemic in the article, “How CPAs Can Help Clients Navigate COVID-19 Real Estate Trends.”

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How to Remove Troublesome Microsoft Updates for Windows 10

April 13, 2021

We recently ran into an issue where we had to remove recent Microsoft updates. That issue has since been resolved, but here's how to do it in the future.

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Jim Brandenburg Featured in Spectrum News 1

April 12, 2021

Jim Brandenburg was interviewed in a Spectrum News 1 broadcast, in which he discusses the filing changes this year, including legislative developments and changes related to tax credits, unemployment benefits and retirement accounts. He also provides advice and best practices for individuals getting ready to file.

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Financial Planning 101: The Difference Between Having Wealth and ...

April 12, 2021

Often, people consider having wealth to mean the same thing as being rich. The two phrases are similar, but in the world of financial planning, us Certified Financial Planners see the two as concepts that are more different than not.

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Enable Proactivity with Salesforce AI — Einstein Next Best ...

April 12, 2021

Einstein Next Best Action and Recommendations from Salesforce turns a typical CRM experience from database to actionable intelligence.

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News of Process Stream Acquisition Covered in Media

April 9, 2021

Sikich's announcement that the firm would acquire Process Stream, a leader in digital transformation services for regulated industries, including life sciences and insurance, was featured in several media publications including Accounting Today.

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6 Top Questions Answered: An Important Client Experience Conversa...

April 9, 2021

Without question, client experience is the most important factor in driving customers and keeping them. So how can we improve client experience?

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How to set up two-bin ‘Purchase Kanban’ system in D36...

April 8, 2021

The AX2012 Lean module removed the Kanban Purchase functionality, and D365 for Supply Chain still doesn't have it. So how does one set it up?

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Sikich expands digital transformation services with acquisition o...

April 8, 2021

Sikich will acquire the assets of Process Stream, a leader in digital transformation services for regulated industries, including life sciences and insurance. Process Stream specializes in quality management, IT compliance, and insurtech systems implementations and consulting.

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Salesforce Announces New Security Requirements for Organizations

April 7, 2021

In just a little less than a year, Salesforce will require multifactor authentication for all organizations. Go on ahead and get prepared now

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Sikich named to Redmond Channel Partner Magazine RCP 350 List

April 7, 2021

Sikich has been named by Redmond Channel Partner magazine to the RCP 350, a qualitative list of companies that demonstrate a laser focus on Microsoft technology and a strong commitment to providing great value for their customers.

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How life sciences organizations can accomplish more with data man...

April 6, 2021

You can transition your life sciences company away from disparate data sources, inconsistent data management, and risk-prone compliance.

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Fringe Benefits: Considerations for Government Contractors

April 5, 2021

Any contract with a federal agency is subject to special accounting rules. These rules are applied to ensure fairness, efficiency and taxpayer confidence. They also encourage competitive bidding on government contracts. In this article, we discuss how to maintain compliance with these rules, focusing specifically on fringe benefits rates.

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SPAC ERP Technology in the Pre-Acquisition Phase

April 5, 2021

In the pre-acquisition phase for a SPAC, the right ERP technology still needs to be at the forefront. We recommend NetSuite, and here's why.

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Getting to the Next Level of Construction Project Success by Empo...

April 5, 2021

To gain that advantageous edge over the competition, construction companies need to improve how they handle project management.

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Life Sciences Industry Panel Series: Part 6 – NetSuite Make...

April 2, 2021

In part 6 of our life sciences panel series, our panelists discuss how much easier NetSuite is or would have been when going public.