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Microsoft Teams Has Everything You Need for a Dynamic Team Worksp...

September 9, 2021

If your organization is embracing a dynamic team workspace, Microsoft Teams has nearly everything your organization and employees can possibly need.

Accounting

Update on the Employee Retention Credit (ERC): Part Two

September 8, 2021

At Sikich, we encourage every employer to evaluate (or reevaluate) whether you might benefit from the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). Learn more here.

Accounting

Update on the Employee Retention Credit (ERC): Part One

September 8, 2021

In this article, we cover recent updates about the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) and what to be aware of as a business owner.

Technology

Addressing the “My Legacy System Is More Efficient” Argument ...

September 8, 2021

Many manufacturing businesses cling to their customized legacy ERP systems over new cloud ERP because it's familiar and seems easier. Emphasis on seems.

Article

Partnering With Sikich as Your CRO Technology Experts

September 7, 2021

Why choose Sikich as your CRO technology partner? We have a multitude of reasons, including experience, expertise, and efficiency. See for yourself.

Technology

Future-Proofing Your ETO Business Management Technology

September 3, 2021

Sikich can help ETO companies get ahead with Sikich HEADSTART for ETO, a business management technology solution based on D365BC.

Article

Illinois Enacts SALT Workaround Legislation

September 2, 2021

Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker signed S.B. 2531 that provides a pass-through entity workaround to the recent federal limits on state and local taxes (SALT). Illinois is the latest state to adopt such a workaround.

Technology

New D365FO Rebate Management Functionality

September 2, 2021

The April 2021 release of D365FO introduced new rebate management functionality, including three new calculation methods. We look at them here.

Technology

Why Should ETO Companies Rely on CRM Software?

September 1, 2021

Sikich HEADSTART for ETO tailors the CRM system to fit with the companies' unique approach to managing accounts and serving customers.

Article

ASC 842 Practical Expedient: Combining lease and nonlease compone...

August 31, 2021

The guidance in ASC 842 provides practical expedients related to accounting for lease and nonlease components for both lessees and lessors. Let’s discuss what these practical expedients are.

Technology

Racing toward results: A business management software foundation ...

August 31, 2021

We've previously discussed what critical capabilities construction management software needs, and here's how Sikich addresses them.

Article

M&D Q2 Pulse Results Featured in Crain’s Cleveland Busines...

August 30, 2021

The Manufacturing & Distribution Q2 2021 Industry Pulse results were featured in Crain’s Cleveland Business, SmartIndustry and The Fabricator.

Technology

How Do You Access Files When They Are Stored in Microsoft Teams U...

August 30, 2021

When your files are in the cloud with Microsoft Teams, learning how to access them is nt entirely like using File Explorer. Here's how to do so.

Technology

5 Ways Salesforce Service Cloud Benefits Professional Services Co...

August 27, 2021

Many professional services companies already take advantage of the customer engagement Salesforce offers, but they can all benefit from the Service Cloud.

Technology

How Do Microsoft Teams and SharePoint Complement Each Other?

August 27, 2021

SharePoint and Teams both complement one another, but they shouldn't be used in the exact same way as one another, especially with team collaboration.

Article

Manufacturers encourage COVID-19 vaccinations but stop short of m...

August 26, 2021

While a slight majority of manufacturers encourage their employees to get a COVID-19 vaccine, only 2% said they require vaccinations and only 8% said they are incentivizing employees to get vaccinated, according to a new industry report from Sikich.

Article

How Companies Find Themselves on the Journey Away from File Share...

August 26, 2021

Companies rarely move from on-premise to the cloud overnight. It's a journey that often starts with a move from file share servers to Teams and SharePoint.

Article

Where Congress Stands with Possible Tax Legislation Webinar Recor...

August 25, 2021

Watch Sikich's on-demand webinar recording of Where Congress Stands with Possible Tax Legislation.

Technology

Sikich awarded Microsoft Dynamics Eagle Award

August 24, 2021

Sikich was recently awarded the Microsoft Dynamics Eagle Award for its work helping clients implement Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Technology

What Are NetSuite Service Tiers?

August 24, 2021

Users typically don't become aware of the different NetSuite Service Tiers until it comes time to upgrade the software. Why would you need to move tiers?

Article

Turnover Tsunami: A Roundtable Recap

August 23, 2021

We spoke to HR executives to discuss what tactics human capital professionals are using to retain employees, strategies they are leveraging to address employee concerns and reduce burnout as well as how leaders effectively engage with their existing employees and potential recruits.

Technology

IT Tips: File Migration Project Options for Minimal Downtime

August 23, 2021

File migration projects are always on the horizon, and since we always want them to run cleanly and quickly, here are the best options.

Technology

Designing a solution: What construction companies need from techn...

August 20, 2021

When it comes to new business management software for construction companies, it's all about focusing on what they need from the technology.

Article

Sikich’s Partnership with Innovation DuPage Featured in Acc...

August 19, 2021

News of the recent partnership between Sikich and Innovation DuPage was featured in Accounting Today and Naperville Community TV.

Article

The perils of ignoring PR

August 19, 2021

In a recent broadside against the public relations industry, The Economist’s business columnist laments his interactions with PR professionals. However, plenty of PR professionals do understand the importance of building strong and lasting relationships with reporters. Therefore, they share useful and timely information, and put reporters in touch with experts who are prepared and have valuable insights to share.

Technology

Why Manufacturers Need CRM Now

August 19, 2021

If the current system isn't broke, then why fix it? By deploying a CRM system, manufacturers can help sales cultivate those coveted long-term relationships.

Article

Where Congress Stands With Possible Tax Legislation

August 18, 2021

Article

The CARES Act and Federal Student Loans: What to Know

August 18, 2021

The CARES Act provided relief for borrowers with public loans by automatically enrolling them into administrative forbearance. During this period, payments on eligible loans are deferred and the interest rate is waived through January 31, 2022.

Article

The Pandemic’s Financial Impact on Higher Ed: New Legislation, ...

August 18, 2021

To provide an overview for higher education institutions about new legislation, its tax impact and other permanent changes resulting from the pandemic, we discuss it all here.

Technology

Sikich recognized as a top managed service provider

August 17, 2021

Channel Futures recently named Sikich one of the top managed service providers in the world. The firm ranked 121st on the 2021 MSP 501 list.