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Summer of Spending
July 13, 2021
With an increase in activities, our spending rises as well. Let’s talk about budgeting to help you build capital now and in the future.
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Can a Post-Implementation Audit Help You Get Your Projects Back O...
July 9, 2021
You’ve just introduced a new HR/payroll system, but the results have been underwhelming. The reasons are varied. One of the simplest yet most effective ways to gain a better understanding of potential challenges or concerns is to conduct a post-implementation audit.
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Technology to Transform Distribution
July 7, 2021
The Sikich technology arsenal includes several cloud-based solutions that can make a big difference for distribution management.
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5 Ways CROs Can Drive a More Competitive Client Experience
July 6, 2021
With Sikich SuiteSuccess for CROs, we customize NetSuite with your industry in mind to help deliver a superior CRO client experience.
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SuiteProjects and Revenue Recognition
July 1, 2021
Project-based orgs looking at new ERPs often need a system that handles revenue recognition, such as NetSuite, as the standards constantly change.
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New Office Featured in Inside Indiana Business and WISH-TV
June 30, 2021
News of Sikich's new Indianapolis office was featured in Inside Indiana Business and WISH-TV.
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SuiteProjects and Managing Retainer Billings
June 30, 2021
Managing retainer billings often relies upon a time-and-materials methodology, but there's an easier and better way to handle it in NetSuite.
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Milwaukee Business Journal Features Sikich’s New Office
June 29, 2021
The Milwaukee Business Journal covered the news of Sikich's new building in Milwaukee. The Milwaukee market office will be located in The Corridor in Brookfield, Wisconsin.
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Jumping into events in a pandemic world
June 28, 2021
As the world reopens, mask mandates disappear and social distancing regulations fade away, it’s time for companies to revisit events. But, the event strategy of the past is not the answer moving forward. Marketers need to rethink the who, what and why of their events to ensure safety and maximize ROI.
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Private Equity Company Powers Industry Transformation by Partneri...
June 28, 2021
Private equity firms transform their portfolio manufacturing companies to be more productive and competitive with cloud ERP from Sikich.
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Coverage of new office and redesigned office in Milwaukee and Ind...
June 28, 2021
Sikich will open a new office in the Milwaukee market and has opened a redesigned office in Indianapolis to support a flexible work model. News of the Milwaukee office was covered in BizTimes Milwaukee, and news of both offices was published in Accounting Today and Inside Public Accounting.
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Microsoft Dynamics 365 in Distribution: Vendor Portals – Pr...
June 25, 2021
With the vendor portals in D365, companies can seamlessly communicate with suppliers, including using them for procure to invoice.
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Laura Culp Featured in Financial Advisor
June 25, 2021
Laura Culp was featured in the Financial Advisor article, “Biden Threatening Key Real Estate Investor Tax Break.” Laura shares insights around the impact of a new tax proposal that limits the provision of section 1031 of the tax code that allows real estate investors to defer taxes.
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New offices in Indianapolis and Milwaukee markets will support Si...
June 24, 2021
Sikich will open a new office in the Milwaukee market and has opened a redesigned office in Indianapolis to support the company’s new flexible work model. Sikich announced in mid-2020 that employees could work remotely indefinitely – an option more than half of employees have chosen to date.
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Cash Balance Plan for Succession Planning
June 24, 2021
Our financial planning and tax experts realized a client could see a huge tax savings by converting the business to a partnership while establishing a new and consistent cash flow to the partnership.
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Your Blueprint to a Quality of Earnings Report
June 23, 2021
Click here to view our guide to a Quality of Earnings Report and reasons you should invest in one from Sikich's Transaction Advisory team.
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It’s Time to Plan Ahead For Maryland Pass-Through Entity Tax Ch...
June 23, 2021
As we approach the halfway mark of 2021, it’s the perfect time to make sure you begin plan for your projected year-end income. In that regard, Maryland Pass Through Entities (PTEs) should make sure they are considering the tax law change that went into effect in 2020.
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Ahhh! My Mouse and Keyboard Were Hacked!
June 23, 2021
We're all familiar with how often attackers hack wireless access points, but most people don't think about an attack on a keyboard and mouse.
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M&D Pulse Results Featured in Industrial Equipment News ...
June 23, 2021
The Manufacturing & Distribution Industry Pulse results from 2021's first quarter survey were featured in manufacturing publications, including Industrial Equipment News, SME’s Manufacturing Engineering and ProFood World.
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Navigating Social Media Advertising: It’s Not All Black and Whi...
June 22, 2021
The consistent rise in social media advertising spending compels platforms to offer new avenues for brands to expand their reach to a broader audience. Dark posting and whitelisting are strategic ways to generate better social return on investment for your brand.
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Elena Mossina Featured in U.S. News & World Report
June 22, 2021
Elena Mossina was interviewed by U.S. News & World Report. Elena provided insight on the potential 15% global corporate tax rate, including its possible impact on the technology industry as well as the important role companies play in the development of tax policies and regulations.
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Payroll Considerations for Mergers & Acquisitions: Part 2
June 21, 2021
While there are many considerations businesses must review prior to closing a deal, one that should be on top of the list is payroll and benefits. Click here for part 2 of our article series on payroll considerations for mergers & acquisitions.
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COBRA Subsidy with No Premium Under the American Rescue Plan
June 21, 2021
When the Administration passed the American Rescue Plan, it released new rules about COBRA benefits. The bill provides that “assistance-eligible individuals” qualify to receive a 100% subsidy for COBRA insurance premiums for any period of COBRA coverage from April 1-September 30, 2021.
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Employee Benefit Plans: Protecting Yourself (and Not Just Plan As...
June 21, 2021
As a plan sponsor or a member of an organization’s leadership team, it’s your role to ensure that you have properly selected your investment advisors, auditors, custodian and monitor fees paid by the plan. By completing this, you are fulfilling a portion of your fiduciary responsibility. However, is this all you should be doing, or are you just meeting the bare minimum?
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Evolving Tomorrow’s Distribution Management
June 21, 2021
Distribution and supply chain management are struggling thanks to the challenges from the pandemic, but the right tech can overcome them.
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Aruba Central/Virtual Controller Configurations
June 18, 2021
We recently came across an interesting issue when it came to setting up Aruba Controller configurations for a client. Here's how we resolved it.
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Lease Accounting: Know the Differences Between ASC 840 and 842
June 17, 2021
Major changes in lease accounting lie ahead for companies that haven't adopted the guidance in ASC Section 842, Leases. New guidance will replace lease accounting rules currently in effect under ASC 840. So, what is the difference between ASC 840 and 842?
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Sikich Live #0036: Lease Standard Changes
June 17, 2021
Watch Sikich Live: Lease Standard Changes to learn more about lease standards for equipment manufacturers.
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HUD Audits: What is Cost Certification?
June 16, 2021
When a new multifamily project is constructed under the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs, the project typically is required to undergo a cost certification performed by an independent accountant before the HUD’s final endorsement of the project’s insured mortgage loan.
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Infographic: 4 Ways HeadSTART Saves Manufacturers & Distribu...
June 16, 2021
To accelerate D365 implementation projects, Sikich has developed the HeadSTART approach with pre-configurations for supply chain management.
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