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Sikich Series on Tax Reform: Impact of the IRS Guidance for Busin...
February 27, 2019
The TCJA made changes related to “Qualified Transportation Fringes” (QTFs) by disallowing the deduction for QTFs that a company provides to its employees. This change applies beginning in 2018.
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Christopher Geier and Mack Reynolds Featured in Crain’s Chi...
February 27, 2019
Chris Geier and Mack Reynolds were quoted in a Crain's Chicago Business article, where they discussed crisis management and mindful employee termination.
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How to Set Up Floor Stock in Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operati...
February 26, 2019
When it comes to floor stock, we always want the absolute minimum of transactions for it. Here's how to set up floor stock in Dynamics 365.
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Utilizing Out-of-Band Management for Server and Network Hardware
February 25, 2019
Utilizing out-of-band network management is nothing new, but if used properly, it can be a powerful tool when making changes to network hardware and servers
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Managed Services Case Study: Delta Systems
February 21, 2019
Looking for a Managed Services partner or aren't sure why you would need one? Read one of our client's success stories regarding Managed Services.
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How to Close Project WBS Tasks in D365 for Finance and Operations...
February 20, 2019
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Human Resources Technology: Aligning with Organizational Goals
February 20, 2019
Implementing human resources (HR) technology in your organization can significantly increase your company’s ability to reach and exceed corporate goals.
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Investing in Water: Earn While Doing Good
February 20, 2019
Companies in the water industry have historically offered competitive returns. Individuals that invest in water companies can help upgrade and build water infrastructure across the globe.
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The $99 Logo: Why You Shouldn’t Cut Corners With A Cheap Lo...
February 19, 2019
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The $99 Logo: Why You Shouldn’t Cut Corners With A Cheap Lo...
February 19, 2019
Your logo, the visual representation of your brand, is not the place to cut corners. Online forums and logo contests do not deliver logos that meet the criteria for a successful logo.
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Processing In-house Repairs With Dynamics GP
February 19, 2019
Many manufacturers using Dynamics GP force in-house repairs via the Management module. Here's how to process in-house repairs with Dynamics GP efficiently.
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How to Correct Purchase Order Receipts in Dynamics 365
February 18, 2019
Incorrect transactions are part of life when it comes to warehouse operations. Here's how to correct Dynamics 365 purchase order receipts, a common mistake.
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Regarding Security Breaches and Passwords
February 15, 2019
How serious are these password security breaches and how seriously should you take IT's warnings to change them often? Very seriously, and here's why.
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Understanding your Composite Score
February 12, 2019
Introduced as an amendment to the Higher Education Act of 1965, a composite score is a tool used to measure the relative financial health of an educational institution.
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Why Do I Need Multifactor Authentication in Office 365? Isn’...
February 12, 2019
In the past, a password was enough to keep Office users secure, but these days, it's not enough. Here's why you need Office 365 Multifactor Authentication.
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Server Recovery Using StorageCraft HeadStart Restore
February 11, 2019
StorageCraft's HeadStart Restore feature can reduce downtime when it comes to server recovery, but there are some required considerations.
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Using Live Migration to Move Virtual Machines to a New Host
February 8, 2019
The Shared Nothing Live Migration feature is a powerful tool for moving VMs to a new host. Here's how to use it for virtual machine live migration.
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Here’s What It Takes to Become a Federal Government Contractor
February 7, 2019
Becoming a qualified federal government contractor requires your business to complete a number of steps and meet specific standards that don’t apply to other types of work. Christine Jackson covers these.
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Is Your Private Information Protected from Phishing During Tax Se...
February 7, 2019
Phishing scams are hard to distinguish from your everyday emails, and during tax season, you're going to see more of them. How's your phishing protection?
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Changes in Office 365 Email Encryption
February 6, 2019
Encryption has not changed all that much, but the Office 365 message encryption changes are in the triggering process.
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How to Track Serial and Lot Assembly Items in NetSuite
February 5, 2019
NetSuite item tracking can be done with either an item's serial number or a lot assembly number for a component. Here's how:
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Tax Considerations for Real Estate Investors: New Limitation on I...
February 5, 2019
Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, “TCJA,” one of the revenue generators was new IRC code section 163(j) which limits the ability of a business to deduct its interest expense effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2017.
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Other, Less Obvious Considerations for Calculating the Total Cost...
February 4, 2019
Calculating for Total Cost of Ownership is not complete without considering all of the less obvious factors that can (and will) play into it.
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Using External Business Websites in NetSuite
January 31, 2019
No need to keep switching to a different browser when for those business websites you use regularly. Here's how to use external websites in NetSuite.
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Revenue Recognition for Contractors – Actually, It Will Affect ...
January 31, 2019
Over the last several months, our conversations with contractors about the new revenue recognition standard have typically started with their assertion that “its not going to affect us.” By and large, they are correct with the overall mechanics of revenue recognition.
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Cost Considerations for Calculating Total Cost of Ownership for E...
January 30, 2019
When preparing to calculate your ERP total cost of ownership, be sure you include all of the following cost considerations.
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Tax Alert for Contractors Doing Business in Indiana – New E...
January 28, 2019
Effective January 1, 2019, Indiana approved House Enrolled Act No. 1323 creating a new excise tax on heavy equipment rentals without operators at a rate equal to 2.25% of the gross retail rental income received.
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Creating Billing Rate Cards in NetSuite Charge-Based Billing Proj...
January 28, 2019
Billing Rate Cards can be a beneficial addition for any users who already work with Billing Classes. Here's how to create NetSuite Billing Rate Cards.
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Why Private Equity Firms Need to Include Cybersecurity in Their D...
January 25, 2019
Private equity firm cybersecurity is often overlooked when it comes to the due diligence process with acquisitions. Here's why it should not be.
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Sikich M&A Disputes Roundtable Discussion – Recording
January 24, 2019
Watch our M&A Disputes Roundtable Discussion for more information about handling key considerations in M&A disputes and disputes involving private equity and portfolio companies, principals/managers and investors.
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