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Easy Wins for Active Directory – Part 3
May 6, 2020
In part 3 of our easy wins for active directory series, we're examining how you can protect clear-text passwords stored in Windows memory from attackers.
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Preparing Your Teams to Return to Work
May 6, 2020
In the coming days and weeks, states will begin to initiate their COVID-19 reopening plans, bringing millions of employees, customers and vendors back into the workplace. While each state is responsible for establishing and communicating its own guidelines, we anticipate a number of important challenges and concerns that all employers will need to grapple with. Article by Pattie Wagner.
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Today’s opportunity: Build resilience
May 6, 2020
Lessons from leadership, CEO Chris Geier, on the resilience of professionals helping businesses successfully navigate this uniquely challenging time. Read more.
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Introducing Microsoft’s Take on RPA: UI Flows
May 6, 2020
Microsoft introduced UI Flows as part of its Power Platform as a replacement for RPA. Here's how to create Desktop and Web-based UI Flows.
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Borrowers Certification of Economic Need and Uncertainty for PPP ...
May 5, 2020
The following are a list of questions and other considerations for borrowers, as it relates to their Economic Uncertainty certification for the PPP loan. This list is not meant to be all-inclusive. Other questions and considerations may be appropriate.
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Ransomware Regret?
May 4, 2020
In an unusual turn of events, the creators of one ransomware variant released decryption keys needed for ransomware recovery. Is this a new trend?
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Financial Planning Series: Step 5 Asset Allocation
May 4, 2020
Andrew Paoni offers tips and tricks for financial planning and asset allocation.
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PowerToys in Windows 10 – Shortcut Guide
May 4, 2020
Be prepared to have your mind blown with some of these shortcuts from the Windows 10 Shortcut Guide. You'll wonder how you lived without them.
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Antony Nettleton to lead Sikich’s assurance team
May 4, 2020
Antony Nettleton, former global leader of assurance, quality and enterprise risk for Grant Thornton International, has joined Sikich and will lead its assurance team.
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SBA Allows Borrowers to Return PPP Loans if Unable to Show Loan N...
May 1, 2020
The Treasury Department and SBA provided guidance as quickly as possible to assist businesses and lenders in applying for these loans, although not every item was addressed. There were several certifications required by a borrower when he or she applied for a PPP loan. One of the certifications a borrower made in their application was that the “current economic uncertainty makes the loan request necessary.”
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Vulnerability Allows Malicious Domain Registration
May 1, 2020
There is a new security threat afoot, and it comes with malicious domain registration. Here is how to look out for these phishing domains.
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Disaster Plan Considerations for Shortages in Available Staff
May 1, 2020
Here's another idea to incorporate into your company disaster and recovery plan: short-staffed disaster planning for the next pandemic or sports tournament.
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Rethink Customer Engagement with Salesforce Communities
April 30, 2020
Utilizing Salesforce customer communities can be a complete game changer for the way your business sells and manages customer relationships.
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Office 365 Deployment – You’re Not Done Yet
April 30, 2020
Just because your Office 365 deployment has concluded doesn't mean you can sit back and let it work its magic. You still have a few things to check.
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Webinar: Composite Score and Financial Responsibility Changes
April 29, 2020
Our expert, Ray Krouse, shares the recent changes on the Composite Score and Financial Responsibility.
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How Account Executives and Client Account Managers at Sikich Diff...
April 29, 2020
Sikich Client Account Managers and Account Executives sound as though they would be similar, but they differ greatly. Here's the difference.
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Uses of Work Policies for Dynamics 365
April 29, 2020
Dynamics 365 Work Policies are a Warehouse Management functionality in D365FO you can apply to any location but are only useful in specific scenarios.
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Section 139 Offers Opportunities for Businesses and Employees Dur...
April 28, 2020
On March 13, the federal government declared the Coronavirus crisis a disaster. An employer can utilize Section 139, Disaster Relief Payment, of the tax law allowing employers to provide monetary assistance to its employees after a disaster. Under Section 139, an employee can receive tax-free relief payments, which the employer can deduct.
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The Technical Prerequisites for Microsoft Teams for Remote Work
April 28, 2020
Many businesses are turning to Teams to keep operations running during shelter in place, but it does need specific tech to use Teams for working remotely.
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Office 365: Introducing Security Defaults
April 27, 2020
A new Security Defaults feature is rolling out for Office 365. If you're already a subscriber, you already have this feature, and you should use it.
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First Estimated Payment for New Oregon CAT Due April 30th
April 27, 2020
Effective January 1, 2020, Oregon enacted a Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) with the goal to raise $1 billion of annual revenue to be used for educational purposes. Article by Brian Kelley and Dustin Sheppard.
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Adapt Internal Controls for the Changing Environment
April 24, 2020
The workplace dynamic is evolving, business processes are being altered, and roles and responsibilities are shifting—all while we try to serve constituents, stakeholders, customers, and clients. As businesses and local governments try to figure out the changing landscape, one challenge that will remain and become even more troublesome is the risk of fraud. Article by Jim Sullivan.
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Phase 3.5 Offers Additional Funding for Business Loans, Hospitals...
April 24, 2020
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Sikich ERP (D365) Solution Success in ETO Manufacturing
April 24, 2020
We are veterans when it comes to tailoring D365 for the ETO manufacturing vertical. Here is what we have done to ensure ERP success.
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Accounting Methods for the Paycheck Protection Program Loan
April 23, 2020
As legislation is passed at an increased speed to combat challenges presented by the COVID-19 crisis, accounting methods for the Paycheck Protection Program loan and loan forgiveness may offer complexities and confusion to businesses and not-for-profit organizations attempting to address these changes.
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Proposed Deferral of Lease Standards Due to COVID-19 Business Int...
April 23, 2020
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) proposed the deferral of Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), and subsequent amendments, commonly known as the lease standards, for certain entities. This was decided as a result of global concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Article by Jennifer Casacchia.
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4 Ways Salesforce Lightning Can Improve Your Business
April 22, 2020
If you're still on the fence about a Salesforce Lightning migration from Classic, here are a few reasons why doing so can improve business.
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Manufacturers Face Business Interruptions Like No Other: A Roundt...
April 21, 2020
As industries across the U.S. are impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, Cheryl Aschenbrener was eager to hear from local manufacturers, who are no exception to these business interruptions. Continuing with our Manufacturing & Distribution Roundtable Series, Sikich took this roundtable to a virtual setting and talked about the state of the industry and the impact of COVID-19.
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COVID-19 Guide for Not-for-Profit Organizations
April 20, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt our day-to-day, we are presented with unprecedented challenges that force the not-for-profit industry to quickly adapt to this new reality. In this time of crisis, charities are forced to further prioritize their resources in order to fulfil their mission in the most efficient way possible.
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