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Dynamics 365 Field Service Integrations, Part 3 of 5: Configuring...

January 9, 2020

Now that we're ready to set up the integration project, let's look at how to configure Dynamics 365 integrations for Field Service.

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January 8, 2020

Employees in the internal controls environment must be comfortable saying “No,” or they may suffer a critical reduction in the ability to prevent fraud. Jim Sullivan covers how.

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Affordable Care Act Updates for January 2020

January 8, 2020

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is likely here to stay. However, there were a series of ACA updates that all employers should review. Read Karen Sanchez's summary of these recent ACA developments that might affect you and your business.

Article

Spreedly PCI Compliance Case Study

January 8, 2020

Technology

Dynamics 365 Field Service Integrations, Part 2 of 5: Setting Up ...

January 8, 2020

Now that we know the various integration types, let's get started. Here's how to set up Dynamics 365 integrations with Field Service, including install.

Article

Financial Planning Series: How to Start the Financial Planning Pr...

January 7, 2020

Andrew Paoni covers how to choose and work with a CFP and what the financial planning process looks like. Learn more.

Technology

Dynamics 365 Field Service Integrations, Part 1 of 5: Integration...

January 7, 2020

Before we can get into the various tools for integrations, let's go over the various Dynamics 365 Field Service integration types.

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DOL Proposed Safe Harbor to Send Communications Electronically

January 7, 2020

On October 23, 2019, the Department of Labor (DOL) published a proposed rule that would ease retirement plan administration by allowing broader use of electronic disclosure. Karen Sanchez covers what this means for plan administrators.

Article

A Wake-up Call on Workforce Safety

January 7, 2020

Chris Geier, CEO and Managing Partner of Sikich LLP, covers some of the findings from our Workplace Safety survey and what it means for businesses.

Technology

xHelper – Phone Security Threat

January 3, 2020

There is a new Android security threat in the wild, xHelper, but it's not your typical threat. This threat can only be unleashed by lack of user education.

Human Resources

Ken Cranney and Bill Larkin Featured in HR Technologist

January 3, 2020

Ken Cranney and Bill Larkin authored an article that was published in HR Technologist. This article discusses human capital management technology and implementations.

Technology

What’s the Difference Between Sales Enterprise and Sales Profes...

January 2, 2020

Can't decide if Sales Professional or Enterprise is the best? Here are the differences between Sales Professional and Sales Enterprise

Not-for-Profit

Retirement Plan Fee Benchmarking for Private Colleges

January 2, 2020

How plan sponsors can benchmark costs and why they should benchmark their fees. Learn more in this article by Karen Sanchez, Partner at Sikich.

Human Resources

Selecting the Correct HCM Vendor

December 24, 2019

Sikich assisted an agricultural and marketing organization in evaluating and selecting a new Human Capital Management vendor.

Human Resources

Leadership Succession Planning for a Mid-Sized Client

December 24, 2019

Sikich assisted in preparing a family-owned agricultural business for the transition of a key employee. Read how we can help your mid-sized business.

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Talent Assessment & Talent Acquisition for a Mid-sized Clien...

December 24, 2019

Sikich was engaged by a small medical practice to assess their Human Resources function, leading to decreased employee turnover and increased morale.

Human Resources

Management Training for a Municipality

December 24, 2019

Sikich worked with a municipality to do management training related to Families and Medical Leave, Americans with Disabilities, and Workers' Compensation.

Human Resources

Assisting in the Assessment and Reorganization of a Payroll Depar...

December 24, 2019

Sikich's payroll experts can help assess and reorganize your payroll department for maximum efficiency. Read our insights to learn how we can assist you with payroll compliance, process improvement, and technology solutions.

Tax

IRS Finalizes Rules For Hardship Withdrawals

December 24, 2019

Michael Johnson covers the final regulations for hardship withdrawals from 401(k) and 403(b) plans released by the IRS, addressing changes made by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 and The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.

Technology

You’ve Got Friends in ERP Rescue and Recovery

December 20, 2019

While we help hundreds of clients with ERP implementations, our knowledge and expertise when it comes to ERP rescue and recovery is just as vast.

Article

New Illinois Parking Excise Tax Goes into Effect New Year’s Day...

December 20, 2019

Beginning January 1, 2020, the Parking Excise Tax Act [35 ILCS 525] imposes a statewide tax on parking areas and garages.

Human Resources

Assisting in the Implementation of an HCM Vendor

December 19, 2019

Unlock the benefits of HCM for your business with Sikich's expert guidance on implementing an HCM vendor. Learn how Sikich can assist in streamlining your HR processes to improve efficiency and drive growth.

Human Resources

Independent Assessment of Strategic Plans for New HR Initiatives

December 19, 2019

Sikich assisted a regional healthcare provider with an independent assessment of strategic plans for new human resources initiatives.

Human Resources

Human Resources Assessment: Optimizing Processes and Streamlining...

December 19, 2019

An existing client reached out for help with their Human Resources (HR) department. At the time, they were undergoing growing pains and uncovered cases of noncompliance. The client was concerned with “not knowing what they didn’t know” and lacked faith in their existing HR staff. As a result, they turned to Sikich’s HR experts.

Human Resources

Human Resources Assessment: Assisting a Growing Company

December 19, 2019

Due to changes within the executive team at a manufacturing company, Sikich was asked to complete a Human Resources (HR) Assessment of the client’s HR department. The goal of the assessment was to determine if there were compliance concerns to address, as well as to review the structure of the department (in terms of staff and skill level) to determine if there was room for efficiency improvements within the growing company.

Technology

Transforming Procurement and Vendor Management in Life Sciences C...

December 19, 2019

Procurement managers can save time and money with Sikich's life sciences Vendor Study Management, built with the power of NetSuite. Here's how.

Article

Halt Buzas & Powell, Ltd. Acquisition Featured in Accounting...

December 18, 2019

Accounting Today, the Daily Herald, and CPA Practice Advisor covered the news of Sikich's acquisition of Halt Buzas & Powell Ltd.

Article

2019 Year-End Tax Legislation Enacted

December 18, 2019

Jim Brandenburg, a Partner at Sikich, covers 2019 year-end tax legislation and more.

Human Resources

Workplace Safety Investigation for a Private, Not-for-profit Orga...

December 18, 2019

Sikich was asked by a private, not-for-profit organization to conduct a workplace investigation based on an employee complaint surrounding interactions between members of their staff. The client solicited assistance from Sikich for several reasons: they did not feel they had the in-house expertise to address the issues, and the HR person had recently resigned.

Article

Financial Planning Series: Introduction to Financial Planning

December 18, 2019

Andrew Paoni covers a series of steps to take when financial planning. He breaks down the process and what you should expect when you sit down with a Certified Financial Planner (CFP).