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Sikich Series on Tax Reform – Congress Passes Historic Tax Refo...

December 20, 2017

On what is now a historic day, Congress fulfilled its promise of delivering comprehensive tax reform before the New Year....

Technology

How NetSuite Overcomes Clinical Research Organization Software Ch...

December 20, 2017

We recently discussed the various software challenges that Clinical Research Organizations (CROs) face and explained how Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)...

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Sikich Series on Tax Reform – House-Senate Conference Adopts Co...

December 16, 2017

 Legislation Set for Final Votes in Congress Next Week The “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (H.R. 1) is one step closer...

In The News

Happy Holidays from Sikich and Christopher Geier, CEO and Managin...

December 15, 2017

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ERP

Overcoming Clinical Research Organization Software Challenges

December 15, 2017

Clinical Research Organizations (CROs) are a subset of contract research organizations that provide clinical trials and other research support services...

Tax

Filing EO Applications? Expect These Changes in Early 2018

December 13, 2017

If you’re filing EO applications next year, you may see some additional questions and boxes on your forms. Soon, the...

Technology

What is Blockchain?

December 13, 2017

If you follow our various social media accounts, then you've undoubtedly noticed that we've been talking about blockchain technology quite...

Construction

Cut Costs with Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)

December 11, 2017

Through an efficient, customized IPD process, stakeholders are able to keep everyone on the same page and focused on delivering...

Tax

Sikich Series on Tax Reform – Tax Reform Moves to House-Senate ...

December 8, 2017

On December 4, 2017, the House voted to send its tax bill to a House-Senate Conference, and appointed their conferees....

Article

The 5 Steps Construction Contractors Need to Know for the New Rev...

December 7, 2017

Accounting prophets have been wandering the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) wilderness the past several years, proclaiming the end of...

Technology

How Managed Services Onboarding Ensures Success

December 4, 2017

When delivering our managed technical services, the beginning is a critical time. It sets clients and consultants up for success,...

Article

Sikich Series on Tax Reform – Tax Reform Moves Ahead – Senate...

December 2, 2017

Tax reform took a major step forward early this morning as the Senate passed its version of tax reform legislation...

Technology

Client Spotlight: Hagler Systems and Dynamics 365

November 29, 2017

In May 2016, long-time client Hagler Systems chose to be Sikich's first adopter of Microsoft Dynamics for ERP, then-called "Microsoft Dynamics...

Article

Sikich Investment Banking Advises No Magic in Acquisition Agreeme...

November 29, 2017

No Magic, leading provider of modeling, simulation and analysis solutions, will bolster Dassault Systèmes offerings CHICAGO — Nov. 28, 2017 — No...

ERP

Here’s How an ERP Solution Can Improve Your Cash Flow

November 27, 2017

Enterprise resource planning systems (ERP) often have a few misconceptions regarding cost and what size businesses can utilize it properly,...

Article

Sikich Series on Tax Reform – Proposed Tax Reform Legislation I...

November 27, 2017

As we have seen in the news, tax reform is the focus of the House and Senate; the House passed...

ERP

How ERP Optimization Protects Software Investments

November 22, 2017

Implementing a new ERP system can be an expensive investment for your company. Costs include the software purchase, consulting hours,...

White Paper

Keys to Enabling Transformative CRO Growth

November 21, 2017

In the last ten years, Sikich has been able to help a number of pharmaceutical companies and Clinical Research Organizations...

Article

Sikich Series on Tax Reform – Tax Reform Pushes Forward in Cong...

November 17, 2017

House Action The first major vote on tax reform is over. The House passed its tax reform legislation bill, also known...

Article

Sikich Series on Tax Reform – Proposed International Tax Reform...

November 16, 2017

On Nov. 2, 2017, the House released its proposed tax reform bill, and the Senate issued its version of the...

Article

On-Demand Webinar: Payroll and HR Best Practices

November 16, 2017

We invite you to view our webinar, "Payroll and HR Best Practices: What you Need to Know for Year-End and...

Article

Keys to Simplifying the Complexity of ASC 606

November 16, 2017

  Don't slow down for the complexity of ASC 606   New software platforms can simplify the process considerably to reduce your company's...

Article

Easy Money: The R&D Tax Credit

November 15, 2017

The Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit. It’s been talked about among distributors, but that’s all that’s been done. During...

Article

Whitepaper: Tax Planning For Manufacturers

November 14, 2017

Security

What to Do If You’ve Experienced a System Breach

November 13, 2017

The moments after you have experienced a breach are of the utmost importance and can significantly impact your organization and...

Article

Sikich Series on Tax Reform – How the Tax Reform Affects the No...

November 13, 2017

Since the release of the H.R. 1, “the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (the Bill), not-for-profit organizations have been looking...

Article

Sikich Series on Tax Reform – Tax Reform Legislation Moves Forw...

November 10, 2017

Tax reform took another step forward on two fronts on November 9, 2017. First, the House Ways and Means Committee...

Article

Panther Creek Country Club

November 9, 2017

Article

What Happens with your 401(k) Plan after a Merger or Acquisition?...

November 9, 2017

During the process of buying or selling a business, employers with retirement plans must decide whether to (1) merge the...

Article

Department of Labor Deposit Requirements: What Employers Need to ...

November 9, 2017

The timely deposit of elective deferrals and loan payments concerning 401(k) plans continues to be a major emphasis of examinations...