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Should a Retirement Plan Implement a Fee Policy Statement?

August 3, 2017

Like all other fiduciary actions, the value of a fee policy statement is a function of how well it is...

In The News

Sikich Ranks 7th on Bob Scott’s Insights’ Top 100 VARs list

August 3, 2017

Professional services firm’s technology team recognized in top 100 VAR list for continued growth NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Aug. 3, 2017 — Professional...

Uncategorized

Illinois Tax Changes: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

August 1, 2017

The fallout from the recent passing of the Illinois budget consists of changes to tax rates and elimination of certain...

Article

AMF Bakery Systems partners with Sikich to implement Microsoft Dy...

July 28, 2017

Manufacturer of high-speed bakery equipment to enhance technology with Microsoft Dynamics 365 NAPERVILLE, Ill. — July 28, 2017 — AMF Bakery Systems,...

Article

Herding Skinny Elephants – ACA Repeal Effort Fails in Senat...

July 28, 2017

ACA Update 5.0 As you may recall, the House Republican leadership struggled corralling its members into moving forward with the Affordable...

Human Resources

Workforce challenges are top concern for manufacturers, report fi...

July 27, 2017

Third annual report from Sikich LLP offers a comprehensive look at workforce, technology and other growth challenges in the manufacturing...

Article

How to Prosper from Succession Planning: It’s all in the timing...

July 27, 2017

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Dynamics 365

Dynamics 365 Vendor Collaboration Setup & Functionality

July 24, 2017

Microsoft has updated the architecture and features of Vendor Collaboration in Dynamics 365 Update 7. There is now a menu...

In The News

Czarnowski partners with Sikich to implement Microsoft Dynamics 3...

July 20, 2017

Full-service exhibit and event marketing company to enhance firm-wide technology with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Czarnowski Display Services, Inc. (Czarnowski), a full-service...

Uncategorized

Client Spotlight: Illinois Chamber of Commerce

July 20, 2017

Article

Sikich LLP Wins Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards

July 18, 2017

Microsoft recently named professional services firm Sikich LLP the SMB Central Region Partner of the Year and SMB Azure Central...

Dynamics 365

Sikich LLP Named to Inner Circle for Microsoft Dynamics

July 17, 2017

Professional services firm Sikich LLP was recently named to the 2017/2018 Inner Circle for Microsoft Dynamics. Membership in the Inner...

Cloud

How to use Office 365 to Protect Your Organization from Email Spo...

July 11, 2017

Spoofing is a common challenge that organizations face in today’s world. Spoofing can lead to increased spam and more intensified...

Article

Sikich names Laura Culp a partner-in-charge

July 11, 2017

Culp will oversee professional services firm’s work across service lines with construction and real estate clients AKRON, Ohio — July 11,...

Article

Sikich LLP wins national workplace award

June 29, 2017

Professional services firm recognized by the Society for Human Resource Management for innovative and effective workforce practices NAPERVILLE, Ill. — June...

Article

ACA Repeal Unveiled in the Senate Could Set the Stage for Some Ea...

June 23, 2017

After months of rumors and anticipation, the Senate finally unveiled on June 22, 2017 its ACA repeal bill; named the...

Article

Sikich named a top workplace in Indiana

June 14, 2017

The professional services firm was included on the Best Places to Work in Indiana list for the fifth consecutive year NAPERVILLE,...

Article

Sikich IB advises 4i in acquisition

June 2, 2017

Deerfield, Illinois-based predictive analytics firm 4i will join global data and analytics solution provider Fractal Analytics CHICAGO — June 2, 2017...

Article

NFP Fraud is Often Hidden in Plain Sight…Is Your Organizati...

June 1, 2017

If you’re a not-for-profit organization that depends upon the audit process to catch a dishonest employee or fraud that is...

Article

Sikich named a NetSuite 4-Star award recipient

May 31, 2017

Oracle NetSuite Global Business Unit honors Sikich with 4-Star award NAPERVILLE, Ill. — May 31, 2017 — Professional services firm Sikich...

NetSuite

Model55 Case Study: Seamless Transition to NetSuite for Automated...

May 23, 2017

Sikich recently had the opportunity to help Model55 overhaul their entire business process with NetSuite. They had outgrown their current...

Article

401(k) Hardship Distributions Come With Strings Attached for Empl...

May 19, 2017

Do You Have Appropriate Documentation and Protocols in Place for Safe Harbor Distributions? The IRS has indicated via memorandum the concern...

Article

Auto Enrollment/Escalation in Retirement Plans – Its Succes...

May 19, 2017

There’s no disagreement that saving for retirement is something everyone needs to be doing. Yet, still today, not everyone is...

NetSuite

Empower Your Customers with a Self-Service Portal in NetSuite

May 19, 2017

NetSuite users are sometimes reluctant to enable access to the Customer Center for their customers, but it can provide a...

NetSuite

NetSuite 2017.1 Updates: CSV Import Enhancements

May 19, 2017

The new NetSuite 2017.1 release has enhanced the user experience in a variety of ways, one of which is the CSV...

NetSuite

Sikich Experts Jumpstart Your CRM Efforts in 3 Easy Steps

May 19, 2017

NetSuite is a great financial solution to help your business’ daily activities, but it is also a great CRM solution!...

Security

The WannaCry Ransomware Attack: What Does It Mean to You?

May 17, 2017

Reports on cyber security risks are in the news nearly every day, and there are no signs of attacks slowing...

Article

Sikich named a top workplace in Wisconsin

May 16, 2017

Professional services firm recognized by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for empowering employees professionally and personally BROOKFIELD, Wis. — May 16, 2017...

NetSuite

How to Write a Check in NetSuite

May 15, 2017

There are always things to learn when working in NetSuite. Take a look at this great tip on how to...

Article

Sikich LLP Joins Concur Solution Provider Program

May 12, 2017

Sikich LLP has announced they joined the Concur Solution Provider program and can now refer clients to Concur®, an SAP...