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What is Salesforce Shield?
February 24, 2020
Salesforce Shield is a new security solution from Salesforce that combines three security tools for internal and external data compliance.
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Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SAP ERP Together: A Strong Business Ca...
February 24, 2020
Hub-and-spoke ERP architecture is a widely used model for multi-tier ERP environments. The most widely used ERP are SAP and Dynamics 365. Here's why.
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Access Badge Security Tips 101
February 24, 2020
When organizations think of security, they often think of cyber security instead of physical security. Here are our security badge tips to help with the latter.
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Is Excess Stock Killing Your Cash Flow?
February 20, 2020
Excess inventory is essentially cash tied up in your warehouse, and a spreadsheet won't help you determine the problem. We've found a tool that can.
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What You Need to Know About Final Audit Determination Letters
February 20, 2020
Compliance Manager Justin Bruno goes over everything you need to know about Final Audit Determination Letters, from what annual SFA compliance audits are to how to prepare your school for audits. Read more.
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What to Do When You’re Thinking About Selling Your School
February 19, 2020
Joe Knutte covers the factors to consider when thinking about selling your school. Learn more from our Title IV not-for-profit specialists.
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Webinar: What Employers Should Expect in 2020
February 19, 2020
Our expert, Jenny Andrews, shares what to expect in 2020.
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Sikich ON: HCM & Payroll Webinar Series
February 19, 2020
View our four-part webinar series recordings below where Sikich’s experts covered the current state of HR technologies, payroll year-end processes, looked ahead to 2020, and uncovered what employers can expect with recent federal law changes.
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Illinois Sellers Face Challenging Marketplace Facilitator Sales T...
February 18, 2020
The Illinois Department of Revenue recently released a compliance alert notifying marketplace sellers—sellers that make sales using marketplace facilitators—about the new marketplace facilitator law and associated tax requirements. Brian Kelley provides a recap.
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Financial Planning Series: Step 3 – Making a Budget
February 17, 2020
Like any good weight loss plan (low carb diet, paleo, keto or intermittent fasting), the key to budgeting and saving money starts with a financial plan.
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Best Salesforce Login Practices
February 17, 2020
Salesforce contains valuable data about your organization, which is important to keep secure. One way is with best Salesforce login practices.
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Digital disruption: What’s on our clients’ minds now
February 17, 2020
How is digital disruption affecting professional services firms and what do these firms need to do to keep up?
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The Privacy Risk Management Blueprint in the World of GDPR and St...
February 14, 2020
Building a strong privacy risk management strategy helps build astrong security foundationd while achiving compliance with laws like GDPR and CCPA.
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Joe Connell Featured in Plan Sponsor Magazine
February 13, 2020
Joe Connell was featured in a Plan Sponsor article about long-term savings options. Read his feature here.
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A Roundtable Recap: Making Data-driven Decisions in the Manufactu...
February 13, 2020
Manufacturing
A Roundtable Recap: Making Data-driven Decisions in the Manufactu...
February 13, 2020
Cheryl Aschenbrener and Debbie Altham led a manufacturing roundtable about making data driven decisions in M&D. Learn more here.
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D365 Finance and Operations Data in the Common Data Service
February 13, 2020
D365FO data in CDS will be rolled out in two phases. Here's when it will take place, what will happen, and how it benefits users.
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MRP: Understanding ‘Directly Derived’ Planned Orders
February 12, 2020
Users of D365FO and AX 2012 know that directly derived planned orders cannot be firmed. Let's take a closer look at understanding why this is the case.
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Sikich Title IV Common Findings Corner – February 2020 Edit...
February 12, 2020
In this month's edition of Sikich's Common Findings Corner, Ryan McDonald covers how to avoid late audits. If you're curious about Title IV services, contact Sikich.
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6 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your B2B Trade Shows
February 11, 2020
Before you book your next booth, make sure you’re making the most of the opportunity. Here are a few best practices to help ensure a high ROI for your next tradeshow.
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How to Connect to SQL Server Express From Other Servers
February 10, 2020
Having trouble connecting to or from SQL Server Express? We've had this headache before too, and so we've made a handy how to connect to SQL Server Express.
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SAP ERP Comes to the Microsoft Azure Cloud: Understanding Project...
February 6, 2020
With Project Embrace, SAP partners with cloud services to build a more powerful ERP system. Here's why SAP ERP with Azure is a good thing.
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“Twenty for 20:” Twenty Tax Planning Ideas for Construction a...
February 6, 2020
Tax planning strategies are always in season. To get you started, here are 20 tax planning ideas for construction and real estate businesses to consider as we move into 2020, from Jim Brandenburg.
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Troubleshoot Common Speed Related Issues by Testing Bandwidth Bet...
February 5, 2020
We have a new tool for your belt when it comes to troubleshooting speed issues between computers. Here's how to troubleshoot speed issues with iperf3.
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Tips for Installing the GP Annual Update
February 5, 2020
With the new year comes new tax rules and thus new updates for payroll software to accommodate. we have a few Dynamics GP annual update tips for 2020.
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Windows 7 and Server 2008 End-of-Support
February 4, 2020
It's January 2020, and that means that the deadline for Windows 7 end-of-support has come to pass. Have you upgraded yet?
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The Repeal of the Parking Tax and Other Changes for NFPs
February 3, 2020
It’ll come as good news to all tax-exempt organizations that the “parking tax” was repealed and, to many, that the private foundation excise tax rate was changed. Read on for the latest in tax law changes for tax-exempt organizations from author, Jill Boyle.
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Engineering and Operations: Successful Collaboration by Deeper PL...
February 3, 2020
Discrete manufacturers can change the game entirely with successful collaboration between engineering and operations with PLM-ERP integration
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Turning Generational Change to Your Advantage
January 30, 2020
It's true that generational change is happening right now, but there's no reason why it can't be turned to your advantage, especially with technology.
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A Recap of Revenue Recognition for Tax-exempt Entities
January 30, 2020
Times can be trying for not-for-profits (NFPs) applying FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606, Revenue for Contracts with Customers. As these standards keep changing, it becomes ever more difficult to understand whether you are or aren’t in compliance. Our NFP leaders explain the two new accounting standards that are effective in 2020 to hopefully make life a little easier for NFP organizations.
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