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Sikich expands central Illinois presence with acquisition of Hein...
July 23, 2020
Sikich announced Thursday that it has signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire the operating assets of Heinold Banwart, Ltd., a public accounting firm based in the Peoria, Illinois, area. The move expands Sikich’s presence in central Illinois.
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2020/2021 Dynamics GP Enhancement Renewal Promotion
July 22, 2020
There's a new Dynamics GP to Dynamics 365 Business Central promotion from Microsoft that ties into your annual GP renewal. Here's how it works.
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Manufacturers and distributors neglect key cybersecurity activiti...
July 22, 2020
Less than 40% of respondents in Sikich’s 2020 Manufacturing and Distribution Report said they perform important data breach prevention activities, such as penetration testing, phishing exercises on employees and assessments of vendors’ data security efforts. However, manufacturers and distributors remain vulnerable to breaches.
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Microsoft Power Automate: How to Set Up Automatic Replies From Sh...
July 21, 2020
We have a handy guide for how to set up automatic replies from shared mailboxes using Microsoft Power Automate (formerly known as Microsoft Flow).
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Is your Documentation up to Par?
July 21, 2020
Without substantial notes and documentation, there’s no concrete evidence that retirement plan committee members are fulfilling their duties, which can lead to employee concerns. Marie Marks recommends your meeting minutes or executive summaries include the following.
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Microsoft’s New GP 18.2 Enhancements
July 20, 2020
The recent release for GP is chock full of new (and requested!) enhancements. Check out the full list of Dynamics GP 18.2 new features here.
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Azure Classic Deployment Issues
July 17, 2020
Azure Classic Deployments were great at the time, but with Microsoft's newer deployment options, mixing classic with new isn't always an option.
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Single Audit – Recent Developments from the Office of Managemen...
July 17, 2020
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently issued a memorandum repealing previously issued guidance on the extension of time to file with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.
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Sikich Investment Banking successfully completes refinancing for ...
July 16, 2020
C&L Tiling, Inc., a leading manufacturer of plastic pipe and tile drainage solutions for agricultural and commercial customers, recently completed a debt refinancing with Peoples Bank & Trust. Sikich Investment Banking served as the exclusive investment banker to C&L Tiling.
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About Salesforce Einstein Chatbots
July 16, 2020
Chatbots are normally used in customer service, request routing, or for information gathering. You can easily create your own Salesforce Einstein chatbots.
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Accounting and Reporting: CARES Act Funds for Governmental Entiti...
July 10, 2020
In response to the novel Coronavirus, many governments had to incur unplanned costs as they dealt with the impacts of the virus in their communities, took actions to slow the spread, and complied with state guidelines.
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SBA Releases Identities of PPP Loan Borrowers
July 8, 2020
On July 6, 2020, the SBA released identifying information of the borrowers who took out a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. There was much uncertainty whether the names of the borrowers would be made public, and Congress and the Administration went back and forth on this matter. Nonetheless, an agreement was reached several weeks ago to release this information.
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6 Ways a Unified Commerce Solution Can Completely Transform Your ...
July 8, 2020
Is your retail business still juggling multiple business systems for sales, inventory, back office, etc.? A unified commerce solution can simplify it all.
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Managing Cash Flows During Times of Uncertainty
July 7, 2020
Learn how you can have take control of your organization’s cash flows in this unprecdendented environment. Article by Rally Kamenova and Andy Powell.
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Rally Kamenova and Andy Powell featured in Arlington Chamber of C...
July 7, 2020
The Arlington Chamber of Commerce featured Rally Kamenova and Andy Powell’s article, “Managing Cash Flows During Times of Uncertainty."
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BioTech’s Leveraging FloQast Month-End Tool
July 7, 2020
It's an exciting time to be a biotech company, but such rapid growth can also be challenging. We've found that the FloQast month-end tool can help this process.
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Amidst Construction Project Slow Down, Contractors Remain Optimis...
July 2, 2020
The construction industry is unique, in that work is almost entirely project-based and contingent on their clients’ need to build. Work depends on the season, geographic location and several other factors—including interference from disasters much like the COVID-19 pandemic. And while business is often booming, companies from outside industries were forced to halt production and operations at the start of March, effectively reducing the need and appetite for new construction and depleting financial resources for such.
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2020 Grain Marketing Outlook
July 1, 2020
As I begin to write about the upcoming 2020 crop marketing year, I think it best to take a step back and reflect on what hand we have been dealt this past year. A year ago, we had unprecedented rain totals and lack of planting progress in Northwestern Illinois, where I live. The I-80 and I-88 corridors in particular were inundated with water and experienced some of the highest prevent plant acreages in the nation behind the Dakotas. Most growers and market analysts swore it HAD to go to $5.00.
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Building a CRO Business Management Platform in the Cloud
July 1, 2020
Many CROs have said that limited collaborative capabilities in their current clinical trial management system pose a challenge. This is just one reason why we recommend the cloud.
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Tax Opportunities Manufacturers Should “CARE” About
June 30, 2020
Earlier this year, Congress approved and President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act—legislation designed to help boost our economy through spending provisions and various tax incentives. While the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans from the CARES Act received much attention, and our experts have continued to provide detailed insights to help you better understand this legislation, this article will uncover opportunities for manufacturers.
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Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud Summer 2020 Release
June 30, 2020
The Summer 20 release is almost here, and it includes enhancements for the manufacturing industry! Check out the Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud update.
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Marie Marks Featured in PLANSPONSOR
June 30, 2020
Marie Marks was featured in PLANSPONSOR's "Retirement Industry People Moves" about her hire at Sikich.
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Fundraising During Uncertainties: A Not-for-profit Organization F...
June 29, 2020
From actively engaging on social media to hosting online galas, we spoke virtually with local not-for-profit leaders to discuss best practices for fundraising during times of uncertainties. Our conversation was forum style, with an open invitation to contribute feedback freely. Here’s what we learned.
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PowerToys in Windows 10 – Run Quick Launcher
June 29, 2020
There are some new PowerToys for Windows 10! Let's take a deeper look into PowerToys Run, a toy that may replace your traditional Run window.
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Updates to the Accounting Methods for the Paycheck Protection Pro...
June 26, 2020
As the SBA continues to issue interim final rulings with clarifications and illustrations regarding the various aspects of the Paycheck Protection Program, the accounting methods for the PPP loan and loan forgiveness may offer complexities and confusion to business entities and not-for-profit organizations attempting to address these changes.
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New Employee Onboarding and Integration During COVID-19: Part 3
June 26, 2020
Remote onboarding has become the new norm for many organizations. Click here to learn some best practices to keep in mind throughout the process.
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6 Ways a Unified Commerce Solution Can Completely Transform Your ...
June 26, 2020
Is your retail business still juggling multiple business systems for sales, inventory, back office, etc.? A unified commerce system can simplify everything.
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Plan Sponsors and Fiduciaries Considerations During Times of Unce...
June 25, 2020
Fiduciaries of a plan have a great deal of responsibility when it comes to oversight and operation of a qualified employee benefit plan. The current pandemic can make it challenging to ensure your plan is still operating as required. One of the most common challenges includes a more remote working environment, which brings cybersecurity concerns as well as difficulties in ensuring controls, such as key reviews of reports and transactions that continue to operate.
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Increased Cybersecurity and Fraud Risk for Government Organizatio...
June 25, 2020
Cyber criminals may use the current environment to commit cyber fraud. Learn about precautions government organizations can take to prevent this activity.
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Why Migrate to Financial Services Cloud from Sales Cloud?
June 25, 2020
Many financial institutions that use Salesforce have not had industry-specific functionality with the Sales Cloud. Now is the time for migrating to Financial Services Cloud.
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