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U.S. Supreme Court Decision on State Sales Taxes for eCommerce
The United States Supreme Court (USSC) handed down a decision today in a much anticipated case dealing with sales taxes for eCommerce, though its implications will impact any company making sales to end users in states where they have no
Recreating Date Based Alerts in Dynamics 365 With Flow
With the release of Dynamics 365 for Operations, one of the most often requested missing features was alerts. Flow is often mentioned as a replacement for the absence of alerts in D365O, and it provides aa wealth of functionality compared
Fixing Exchange Server Message Queue Error “451 4.4.0 DNS query failed”
In a recent Exchange 2010 to Exchange 2016 migration, I was doing all the standard testing for mailflow after placing a test mailbox on the Exchange 2016 server. In this environment, the private and public DNS and NAT on the
How to Determine Which Version of Dynamics NAV/Dynamics GP You Are Using
If you ever need to determine which version of Dynamics NAV or Dynamics GP you are currently using, here's how you can quickly find out the exact product version number of your software. This doesn't simply mean that it determines whether you
The Value of a True Cloud ERP Solution
Companies using a cloud-first strategy have learned that the real value of the cloud comes from being able to delegate the Service Level Agreement (SLA) of an entire software solution, from infrastructure to application, instead of components. Integrated cloud suites
Internet of Things (IoT) – How will it affect your business?
The Internet of Things, or IoT, refers to billions of physical devices around the world that are now connected to the internet, collecting and sharing data. Thanks to cheap processors and wireless networks, it's possible to turn anything, from your
The Importance of Correct Time Settings
Microsoft Exchange On-Premise Coexistence Issues Related to Time Time is a big deal. You have a routine where you wake up, you shower, you have your coffee, and you commute to work. You have meetings throughout the day with multiple
Worksite Investigations and I-9 Audits Expected to be a Record High this Summer: Are you Prepared?
The spotlight on worksite enforcement and employment authorization derives from the Trump administration's multipronged strategy to stifle unauthorized immigration. In 2017, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) signaled it would significantly step up audits and raids on employers to identify
Knowledgeable Action on Your Part can Lower Your Property Tax Bill
Many owners of farms, grain elevators and other agriculture service properties are understandably dismayed at the recent rise in assessments and property taxes, and it’s no wonder why.; for many property owners, assessments and resulting taxes have increased 35 percent
2018 Agriculture Industry Outlook: Growth Remains Stagnant
In an age of excess, excess media, excess goods and the need to have excess in general, the agriculture industry follows suit. However, as the agriculture industry scaled to this need, it’s become a detrimental action as crop yields and
General Ledger Journal Import in Dynamics 365 With Logic Apps
Overview A pretty common scenario in most implementations is the need to import data. In this example, we will look specifically at general ledger data, as almost every project imports some form of General Ledger history. There are a few
How to Use Security & Compliance Center to Remove Harmful Messages From Office 365 Inboxes
Office 365 has protections against phishing and virus emails in Outlook, but sometimes malicious messages slip past security measures. If this happens, it's possible to use the Security and Compliance Center and PowerShell to remove these harmful phishing and virus
Multi-Subsidiary Customers in NetSuite – Merge With Caution
The long awaited Multi-Subsidiary Customer feature has finally arrived as part of the NetSuite 2018.1 release. Like with any new feature, there are considerations to using it, and Sikich consultants can work with you to determine if this step is
Sikich Series on Tax Reform: Section 965 Penalty and Filing Relief
On June 4, 2018, the IRS announced a penalty and filing relief (IR-2018-131) for taxpayers who may be subject to the new transition tax on foreign earnings under Section 965. As will be discussed below, one part of the relief
Migrate Ubiquiti UniFi Controller to a New Server
Background The Ubiquiti UniFi Controller software is used to manage multiple wireless access points in a single pane of glass. It may be necessary to migrate the UniFi Controller software due to required upgrades or changes in the network environment.
2018 M&D Report: The Industry 4.0 Factor
2018 M&D Report: The Industry 4.0 Factor Industry 4.0 is more than a buzzword. It’s a competitive differentiator. Download Sikich’s 2018 M&D Report to gain experts’ insights into key trends that are transforming manufacturing. DOWNLOAD THE 2018
How to Set Up Dynamics 365 for Operations Demand Forecasting with Azure Machine Learning
Dynamics 365 Demand Forecasting has had standard functionality for awhile. If you're unfamiliar with it, Microsoft has an overview of its functionality on their Dynamics 365 site. However, the following diagram also illustrates it quite nicely: Azure Machine Learning is
Sikich Series on Tax Reform: New IRS Accounting Method Guidance May Impact Construction and Real Estate Businesses
New IRS Guidance Allows Some Construction and Real Estate Businesses to Change Tax Accounting Method to Conform with New Financial Statement Revenue Recognition Rules Accounting methods are an integral piece of tax strategy for every business, especially the construction and
New Office 365 Feature: Attack Simulator for Office 365 Threat Intelligence
As sad as it sounds, Sikich has been involved in many breach remediation efforts related to Office 365. Not that the infrastructure or service was compromised in any way, but that the consumers of the services were the weak link.
New Illinois “Invest in Kids Credit” Empowers Education
There are now greater educational opportunities for families in need with the creation of the “Invest in Kids Credit.” In 2017, Illinois enacted the Invest in Kids Scholarship Tax Program. The program gives parents the option to choose which non-public
Custom Segments and Leveraging Custom Record Functionality
NetSuite’s Custom Segment feature was discussed in an earlier blog here. This is an introduction to the Custom Record aspect of Custom Segments. Creating a Custom Segment also creates a Custom Record Type, which can then be edited to track
FRS to DFSR Migration on Domain Controllers
Users and organizations preparing to deploy Server 2016 domain controllers need to transition from File Replication Service (FRS) to Distributed File System Replication (DFSR). Older Server versions used FRS to replicate changes to the SYSVOL directory to all domain controllers.
Speed up Your Day with New and Old Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts
To become a master of an operating system, you must know the keyboard shortcuts. You might be an infrequent Windows user, preferring Mac or Linux environments, but find yourself in Windows often. Or you don't know about Windows 10's new
Managing Your Sales Team’s Commissions in NetSuite
Managing your sales team’s commission in NetSuite can be done easily and effectively by adding the Incentive Compensation Module into your current NetSuite environment. An administrator can activate this feature, and immediately integrate it into your sales operations once purchased
