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Administration Proposes Infrastructure Plan with Corporate Tax Hi...
April 1, 2021
On the heels of the recent American Rescue Plan, the Biden administration and Congress are embarking on their next major initiative - infrastructure. Biden introduced the “American Jobs Plan," offering a major infrastructure plan that is funded mostly by corporate tax hikes.
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7 Reasons CROs Should Work with Sikich and SuiteSuccess for CROs
April 1, 2021
Aren't sure if Sikich's CRO management software configuration for NetSuite is for you? Here's 7 reasons why SuiteSuccess for CROs is.
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How to Set Up and Generate Safe Pay (Positive Pay) files from Dyn...
April 1, 2021
Setting up the Safe Pay module inside Dynamics GP is a fairly easy process. Here's how to set it up and generate a file.
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Hyper-V VM Immediate/Delayed Startup Problems
March 31, 2021
We recently experienced a few VM startup problems when dealing with a Hyper-V host reboot. Here is how we were able to resolve it.
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Go Back to the Basics to Grow Your Sales Pipeline – Top 6 Tips ...
March 30, 2021
The best sales tips we can offer are some of the most basic principles for sellers to help them grown their sales pipelines.
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Will Forced Updates From the Cloud Break My System and Disrupt My...
March 29, 2021
Companies often resist moving from on-premises to Cloud ERP due to worry that the automatic upgrades will disrupt business like they do with on-premises solutions.
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Conducting Remote Audits: Best Practices for Schools
March 26, 2021
With the advent of the global COVID-19 pandemic and the Department of Education waiving the on-site requirements, auditors had to change the way that they look at auditing – the once automatic on-site audit quickly became a thing of the past. Here are some helpful suggestions on how to transform your approach to a remote audit.
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Recent Department Of Education Guidance On HEERF Grants
March 26, 2021
Much anticipated guidance for higher education institutions from the Department of Education was released following the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III under the American Rescue Plan. Here’s a breakdown.
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Updates to the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund – March 2...
March 25, 2021
Now that Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) III funds are available under the American Rescue Plan (ARP), institutions impacted by the coronavirus pandemic have the opportunity to obtain additional financial support.
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Manufacturing CFO Summit Series: Navigating the New Normal
March 25, 2021
As we come to terms with the "new normal" since the pandemic, here is a look into what manufacturing will have to navigate in the 2021 market
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Jerry Murphy Featured in Crain’s Chicago
March 24, 2021
Jerry Murphy was quoted in a Crain's Chicago article about automation in manufacturing.
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Reconciling Differences Between Bank Statements and Business Cash...
March 24, 2021
Oftentimes, there is a difference in the amount of cash reported on the balance sheet and the actual balance in the business’ bank account for that same period. In this article, we discuss how to reconcile these discrepancies both manually and through accounting software.
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Title IV Common Findings Corner: Quick Hits on Hot Topics
March 24, 2021
Whether old, new or a coming attraction, make sure to keep in the habit of staying up to date on Department releases or water cooler talk from your Title IV auditors. For everything else, turn to the experts at Sikich.
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Security Awareness Tips for the Hiring Uptrend
March 24, 2021
Attackers know that HR often operates under stress while dealing with a high volume of correspondence, making them a prime target for security attacks.
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Welcome Back! Transitioning Back to In-Person Events
March 23, 2021
One fundamental truth that became apparent following the COVID-19 pandemic is that human beings are social creatures who crave interaction. For those in-person events that simply cannot be replaced, here are some factors you need to consider before you start planning.
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Jim Brandenburg is Honored in WICPA Magazine
March 22, 2021
Jim Brandenburg was spotlighted in the WICPA's publication, On Balance, referring to Jim in the title of the feature as the "Tax Man." The detailed interview discusses Jim's passion for tax, family and more.
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Case Study – Process Improvement and System Optimization Post G...
March 19, 2021
The client asked Sikich for expertise in the HCM Technology area with specific knowledge of the vendor and payroll solution they were using.
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IRS Extends Due Date of 2020 Individual Tax Returns to May 17, 20...
March 18, 2021
The IRS announced on March 17, 2021 that it was extending the due date for 2020 individual tax returns from April 15, 2021 until Monday, May 17, 2021.
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Marco Fernandes Featured in ABC of Metro Washington
March 18, 2021
Marco Fernandes was featured in Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Metro Washington's member spotlight series, where he talks about the challenges COVID-19 has brought to all industries and shares insights about a construction engagement he is proud of.
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Jenna Schnizlein and Scott Sanders Featured on the Formulated Aut...
March 18, 2021
Jenna Schnizlein and Scott Sanders were interviewed on the Formulated Automation podcast to discuss Sikich's plans for robotic process automation (RPA).
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The American Rescue Plan (CARES 3) Webinar Recording
March 18, 2021
Click here to watch Sikich's webinar on the American Rescue Plan (CARES 3).
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Jim Brandenburg Featured in Financial Advisor March 2021
March 17, 2021
Jim Brandenburg was featured in a Financial Advisor article and was quoted on the Restaurant Revitalization Grant & the reporting changes around vacation/rental properties.
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Control and Grow Your CRO Business With Sikich SuiteSuccess for C...
March 17, 2021
Sikich SuiteSuccess for CROs does more than provide key business management tools. It can also help build the growth of your CRO business.
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Implementing SAS 136: Assessing if a Section 103(a)(3)(c) Audit i...
March 16, 2021
As plan sponsors implement SAS 136, Forming an Opinion and Reporting on Financial Statements of Employee Benefit Plans, a new requirement is to acknowledge responsibility for assessing if a 103(a)(3)(c) audit is permissible.
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Microsoft Teams: Understanding and Setting Your Teams Meeting Opt...
March 16, 2021
If you're using Microsoft Teams for your remote meetings, there are a host of options available for your meeting coordinator to configure.
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6 Steps to Slay Your Next Virtual Event
March 16, 2021
To help you avoid virtual event mishaps, here are six strategies to incorporate into your next virtual event plan to make it a success from The Agency at Sikich.
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Common Findings Corner: Top 10 Compliance Findings
March 15, 2021
Title IV is a complicated arena – rules are constantly getting updated. Recently, at the 2020 Virtual FSA Training Conference for Financial Aid Professionals, the Department of Education provided the following listings.
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NetSuite 2021.1 Release Notes for Life Sciences
March 15, 2021
The NetSuite 2021.1 release is coming to a release portlet near you very soon, and here are the top features coming for life sciences orgs.
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Life Sciences Industry Panel Series: Part 5 – NetSuite Impl...
March 12, 2021
In part 5 of our life sciences panel series, our panelists discuss what they would have done differently with NetSuite implementation projects
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Building a construction technology foundation to get past the sta...
March 12, 2021
With help from Sikich as your partner, you can adopt powerful construction business technology tools and outperform the also-rans.
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