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NetSuite New Release Process
May 18, 2021
There's a new portlet in NetSuite that shows you the upcoming release preview schedule, so your organization can now plan ahead.
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Sikich Certified as a “Great Place to Work”
May 18, 2021
Professional services firm Sikich has been recognized as a “Great Place to Work®." In a companywide survey, 94% of Sikich’s employees ranked the firm as a great place to work.
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Yet Another On-Premises Exchange Server Hack Reported
May 12, 2021
There's been a new ransomware attack on an on-premises Microsoft Exchange Server, emphasizing once again the need for moving online.
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Top 10 Post-Covid Design Trends
May 12, 2021
Slowly transitioning into a post-pandemic world, we currently see a rise in design trends that help us counteract pandemic-related isolation and anxiety. These trends will likely stick around for some time. Below is a list of the top 10 post-Covid design trends in graphic design.
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How to create statistical schedules in NetSuite to automate Dynam...
May 11, 2021
Statistical schedules in NetSuite allow you to automate your statistical journal entries on a schedule basis, and here's how to create them.
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M&D Pulse Results Featured in Manufacturing Publications
May 10, 2021
The Manufacturing & Distribution Industry Pulse results were featured in manufacturing publications, including DC Velocity, Supply and Demand Chain Executive and Supply Chain Quarterly.
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Retained Earnings Concept in NetSuite
May 10, 2021
NetSuite uses a system-generated account for Retained Earnings. Here's how to set up Retained Earnings for not-for-profit organizations.
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Preparing for a Single Audit Webinar Recording
May 7, 2021
Watch Sikich's on-demand webinar on Preparing for a Single Audit.
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Manufacturing CFO Summit Series: Preventing Financial Risk and Fr...
May 7, 2021
In our recent CFO manufacturing summit, we discussed preventing financial risk and fraud with Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations.
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Manufacturing CFO Summit Series: Improving Supply Chain Oversight...
May 6, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the manufacturing supply chain as a whole, but here's how to meet those challenges with improved oversight.
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How to Vet Potential Social Influencer Partners to Increase ROI
May 6, 2021
Though working with social media influencers may seem like a relatively new marketing tactic, influencers have quickly proven to be a worthwhile investment for many brands. Find out how best to vet them with insight from The Agency at Sikich.
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Restaurant Revitalization Grant Webinar Recording
May 6, 2021
Watch Sikich's on-demand webinar discussing the Restaurant Revitalization Grant and tax considerations for the restaurant industry.
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Sikich Leaders Recognized by the Illinois CPA Society
May 5, 2021
Sikich is pleased to share the recognition of Anthony Cervini, Brent DeMay and Brian LeFevre as award recipients by the Illinois CPA Society.
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Manufacturing CFO Summit Series: Tech Trends Affecting CFOs
May 5, 2021
There are so many tech trends that manufacturing CFOs need to stay on top of, with cloud-ERP and AR to just name a few.
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Sikich’s M&D Report Featured in The Fabricator
May 4, 2021
The Q1 2021 Sikich Industry Pulse: Manufacturing and Distribution appeared in The Fabricator. View the full results here.
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Take control of your M&A story
April 30, 2021
Communications are an essential part of the deal process. Too often, private equity firms ignore important deal communications, which can result in missed branding opportunities as well as confusion among those impacted by deals.
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How did 2020 change Valuations in M&A?
April 30, 2021
To say that 2020 was an unusual year is an understatement. Especially within the transaction world, where it left more questions than answers, like: How do buyers and sellers treat 2020 numbers in the valuation process?
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Is Now the Right Time to Consider a Move to Cloud ERP?
April 30, 2021
When is the right time to start thinking about a move to Cloud ERP? If you're using a homegrown, legacy system, now certainly is the time.
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M&A in Payroll and Benefits Webinar Recording
April 29, 2021
While there are many considerations businesses must review prior to closing a deal, some that should be at the top of the list are payroll and benefits. Join Sarah Truman with Sikich LLP and Todd Cleary with Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. as they discuss key payroll and benefits considerations during M&A.
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New Phone – Time to Update your MFA
April 29, 2021
If you have a new shiny phone, you will have to move your Microsoft MFA info from the old phone into your new one Here's how to do it seamlessly.
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Administration Proposes American Families Plan with Individual Ta...
April 28, 2021
The Biden Administration introduced the American Families Plan (AFP) on April 28, 2021, offering a focused effort on families that is funded mostly by individual tax increases.
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One year into pandemic, manufacturers and distributors are optimi...
April 28, 2021
Nearly three quarters of manufacturers and distributors are optimistic about their business prospects in the next six months, according to a new industry report from Sikich.
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Restaurant Revitalization Grant: Congress Serves Up Relief for Re...
April 27, 2021
The pandemic impacted many businesses and employees over the past year, but arguably few industries were hurt as severely as the restaurant industry. Across the county, restaurants suffered many setbacks and explored new ideas, like curbside orders, to stay afloat.
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Why stewardship is a pillar of leadership
April 26, 2021
Is what you’re doing important if it’s not making a positive impact on the world around you? This is a question I asked myself early on in my career and one that I deliberately still take the time to answer.
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Boosting Engagement and Candid Conversations Through Breakout Roo...
April 23, 2021
Find out how to take advantage of Zoom's breakout room feature to boost engagement and participation for your organization’s next virtual event.
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Mary O’Connor Featured in IndustryWeek
April 23, 2021
Mary O'Connor's article about fraud and cybersecurity challenges facing manufacturers was featured in IndustryWeek.
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Passwordless Authentication in Azure and Microsoft 365 – In...
April 23, 2021
The holy grail of high security and convenience is passwordless authentication, and it's now in public preview for Microsoft Azure and 365.
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Life Sciences Industry Panel Series: Part 7 – Streamlining ...
April 23, 2021
In the final part of our life sciences panel series, the panelists discussed what business processes NetSuite was able to automate for them.
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PowerShell As Admin – Easy Mode
April 22, 2021
Want to learn a new trick with Windows? How about an easy mode to opening Windows PowerShell as an administrator? This is a game changer.
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