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Enhancing Office 365 Security: The Imperative of Conditional Acce...
January 16, 2024
One of the most effective Office 365 security strategies is by implementing conditional access policies with a default deny approach.
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IRS Announces Voluntary Disclosure Program with Employee Retentio...
January 12, 2024
Businesses that qualify for the Voluntary Disclosure Program can repay its Employee Retention Credit claim if it is no longer eligible for the ERC.
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Mastering Data Dynamics: Elevating Insights with Oracle Fusion An...
January 11, 2024
With its unified analytics platform, Oracle Fusion Analytics Warehouse seamlessly integrates financial data, providing a holistic view of revenue cycles
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Sikich Investment Banking Advises S&S Hinge in Sale
January 11, 2024
The owners of Quality Hinges recently acquired S&S Hinge, a Chicago-based manufacturer of standard and custom continuous hinges. Sikich Investment Banking served as the exclusive sell-side adviser to S&S Hinge.
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Learning Resources Case Study – Dynamics 365
January 11, 2024
Learning Resources grows and builds its future in the education business on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain technology.
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Navigating CA Senate Bill 553 Compliance: Your Guide to Workplace...
January 10, 2024
California's new law requires nearly all CA employers to implement a workplace violence prevention plan. This legislation ushers in a new era of workplace safety and violence prevention.
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The Future of Hybrid Work
January 9, 2024
With the advent of a large remote workforce post-pandemic, many companies are assimilating to a hybrid system, which will probably be the norm in the future.
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Change in Year-End Requirements for Title IV Schools
January 9, 2024
For-profit Title IV educational institutions’ audited financial statements must now match the fiscal year end on institutions’ tax returns.
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Business Transformation: The Not-So Secret Sauce for Transaction ...
January 4, 2024
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Business Transformation: The Not-So Secret Sauce for Transaction ...
January 4, 2024
Change management allows business leaders to address and invest in the people aspects of a transaction early on. Keep reading to learn why business transformation is the not-so secret sauce to transactions done right.
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Forbes Features Sikich M&D Industry Pulse Results
January 4, 2024
Findings from Sikich's M&D Pulse survey were highlighted in a Forbes article. It discusses AI in manufacturing and cites Sikich's data on the percentage of manufacturing companies using AI.
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Nurturing Leadership in a Trust-Centric Environment
January 2, 2024
In a dispersed work environment, like that of Sikich, the solution to upskilling individuals who may not traditionally be people managers is two-fold: trust and education.
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Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Set to Take Effect
December 22, 2023
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network enforces the Corporate Transparency Act by establishing the Beneficial Ownership Information reporting rules effective 2024.
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The Role of a Sikich Project Manager in a NetSuite Implementation...
December 22, 2023
A NetSuite implementation project is complex, as it requires careful planning and execution, which is where a project manager comes in.
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The Surprising Value of Reevaluating Your Tech Partner
December 21, 2023
Businesses should look for these signs regarding their technology that they need a new tech partner that can help deliver more value.
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10 Key Benefits of Upgrading to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance an...
December 20, 2023
Since Microsoft is no longer supporting Dynamics AX 2012, it's time to look into upgrading the software to Dynamics 365 FSCM. Here's why.
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Supply Chain Cybersecurity Risks and How to Mitigate Them
December 19, 2023
Your supply chain is just as vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks as any other software environment. Here's how to best mitigate these risks.
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Maximizing Organizational Efficiency: Oracle EPM Cloud Unveiled
December 18, 2023
Oracle EPM Cloud is an invaluable asset for businesses aiming to enhance efficiency and achieve long-term success.
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M&D Industry Pulse Media Coverage
December 18, 2023
Sikich's latest M&D Pulse survey results were featured in The Fabricator, Manufacturing Tomorrow and Smart Industry.
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Laura Fischer Featured in Middle Market Growth
December 18, 2023
Laura Fischer was featured in a Middle Market Growth article from the Association for Corporate Growth. Findings from Sikich's M&D Pulse survey were included.
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The Critical Need for Training During and After a NetSuite ERP Im...
December 15, 2023
The best way to ensure NetSuite ERP implementation success is to include company-wide training both during AND after the deployment.
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Title IV Audit Guide Update and Its Impact on your Audit
December 14, 2023
The implemented updates to the Title IV Audit Guide will impact audits effective for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2023.
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Sikich Expands Federal Government Capabilities with Acquisition o...
December 14, 2023
Sikich announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the federal government practice of professional services firm CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP).
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Short Demo: Expense Management in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance ...
December 14, 2023
Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management offers comprehensive expense management, made even easier with its native app.
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Navigating the Global Business Risk Landscape
December 13, 2023
Let’s explore the key risks of international business and provide insight into how companies can proactively manage these challenges.
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How to Optimize Your Microsoft 365 Platform with a Cloud Solution...
December 13, 2023
Most companies underutilize the full capabilities of the Microsoft 365 platform, which is why it's important to optimize it. Sikich can help.
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The Impact of Rising Interest Rates on Working Capital
December 13, 2023
To manage working capital, leaders need to monitor related ratios and key performance indicators, including inventory turnover ratio, to identify opportunities to reduce the average on-hand quantities of inventories.
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Infographic: 7 Strong Reasons to Upgrade from Dynamics AX 2012 to...
December 12, 2023
Why are so many businesses upgrading from Dynamics AX to Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain Management? We have an infographic for that
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Manufacturers Slow to Adopt AI, Report Finds
December 11, 2023
As advancements in generative AI attract attention, the manufacturing industry is slow to adopt AI technologies, according to the latest Sikich Industry Pulse.
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Strategic Role Design to Enhance Security and Minimize Risk in Or...
December 11, 2023
Poorly designed job roles are often the leading cause of audit violations. Oracle Cloud does have prebuilt job roles, but they need tweaking.
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Implementing GASB Statement No. 96
December 10, 2023
As a government entity leader, it's important to understand how GASB-96 rules and changes can impact your organization.
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