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Wipfli is dedicated to business leaders and their organizations. Each month, we bring you thought-provoking articles on long-range organizational issues related to people, processes, technology, customers, and financial management.
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What manufacturers who supply products for the Department of Defense should know about an IT controls review
In today’s cyber world, the manufacturing industry faces increasing attacks from cybercriminals attempting to gain access to critical systems and resources.
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12/4/20
Industries: Manufacturing and Distribution
Services: Compliance, Consulting, IT Audit
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5 employee compensation items that should be on your review list
Earlier this year, we addressed the consequences of PPP vs. unemployment and looked at employee compensation options during COVID-19. As 2020 draws to a close and we prepare for 2021, we wanted to share five continuing compensation issues driven by the pandemic:
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12/3/20
By: Julia A. Johnson
Industries: Financial Institutions
Services: Talent and Change, Consulting
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3 ways to tell if you’re ready for a digital transformation
Plenty of companies talk about embracing digital transformation. But being ready to take that step is an entirely separate conversation.
Digital readiness speaks to how prepared you are to capitalize on opportunities to grow your business. Do you have the tools, the data and the know-how to quickly pivot when your market shifts? Likewise, do you have the infrastructure to support your digital ambitions?
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11/30/20
Services: Consulting, Tech Consulting
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IRS issues guidance on disallowing PPP-funded expenses for 2020 tax year
On November 18, the IRS released Revenue Ruling 2020-27, which states that a taxpayer who reasonably expects full PPP loan forgiveness is not allowed to deduct expenses up to the loan forgiveness amount for the year in which the expenses are incurred.
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11/19/20
By: Gregory G. Butler
Services: Tax
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IRS issues guidance on when a taxpayer can deduct PPP-funded expenses
On November 18, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2020-51, which provides a safe harbor rule on when a taxpayer can deduct expenses funded with a PPP loan.
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11/19/20
By: Gregory G. Butler
Services: Tax
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3 ways to address and prevent employee burnout
Is your organization on guard against employee burnout? How are you addressing it when you find it? What are you doing to proactively prevent it?
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11/19/20
By: Heather L. Debelak
Services: Consulting, Talent and Change
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IRS says state taxes paid by pass-through entities are not subject to SALT limit
On November 9, the IRS released Notice 2020-75 announcing its plan to issue proposed regulations that many have been waiting for. The regulations will confirm that entity-level state and local taxes (SALT) imposed on pass-through entities are not subject to the $10,000 SALT deduction limit.
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11/19/20
By: Gregory G. Butler
Services: Tax
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What are RTOs and RPOs in business continuity planning
There’s a fair chance that you would like to see your business survive any future disaster, and potentially any issues that follow. To predict a business’s next disaster is all but impossible but simple to prepare for, particularly if you have an effective Business Continuity Plan.
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11/18/20
Services: Consulting, Business Continuity
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Ag Conversations
The ag landscape is always changing, and you need reliable information you can depend on. Designed with you in mind, Ag Conversations covers topics important to you and your business — everything from how to successfully navigate the current tax environment to updates on court rulings and policy issues. Let your voice be heard. Join the conversation!
Industries: Agribusiness
Bank on Wipfli - Blog and Podcast
Count on Bank on Wipfli blogs and podcasts to be your go-to source for need-to-know-now information that affects the financial institution industry.
Industries: Financial Institutions, Financial Services
Services: Audit and Accounting, Consulting, Tax
Connect – Microsoft Dynamics 365
Stay connected with product news, best practices, ideas, and tips to explore alignment with strategic business objectives, meet a short term tactical need, or just get thinking.
Services: Tech Consulting, Consulting
Get Dynamic - Microsoft Dynamics GP
Get the most out of Microsoft Dynamics GP with the latest tips, tricks, and announcements that help keep it simple.
Industries: Manufacturing and Distribution
Services: Consulting, Tech Consulting
Dealer Conversations
The dealer environment is rapidly changing, and you need reliable sources of information more than ever. Dealer Conversations covers topics and issues important to you and your business. We would like to hear from you — join the conversation!
Industries: Dealerships
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Construction and real estate year end tax strategies
Addressing potential tax savings at year end is an activity you typically do each year, but this hasn’t been a typical year. Watch this recorded webinar to learn about these top four areas with the potential to quickly generate or retain cash during these uncertain times.
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12/2/20
By: James D. Lockhart, Dannielle Lewis, Josh A. Graham, Steven A. Barnes
Industries: Construction and Real Estate
Services: Tax
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FDICIA compliance – Perspectives from the front lines
A moderated panel consisting of fellow community bankers from FDICIA banks around the U.S., discusses real life examples. This panel session focuses on what pre-FDICIA banks can be doing now to prepare for FDICIA, such as FDICIA readiness assessment and key control gap analysis. In addition, the webinar includes stories from other community bankers about their FDICIA implementation experience as well as ongoing FDICIA compliance. President/CEO, CIO, CFO, controller, internal audit director and chief risk officers, benefit from this recorded webinar.
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12/2/20
By: Sonny MacArthur
Industries: Financial Institutions
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How to leverage your ALM to generate new income
Are you concerned about this flat-rate environment and what to do with all your excess liquidity? When’s the last time you updated your cash management strategies? How often do you dive into the liability side of your balance sheet?
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11/19/20
By: Marcie Bomberg-Montoya, Ryan Barrow, Robert H. Zondag
Industries: Financial Institutions
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Diving into CMMC requirements — including recent updates
Are you concerned about how your business is going to achieve Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)? It’s time to share updates and help you get started or get back on track.
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11/18/20
By: Tom Wojcinski, Jason Vander Velde, Travis Wouters
Industries: Construction and Real Estate, Manufacturing and Distribution
Services: Consulting, Tech Consulting
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Managing cyber risk: Protecting yourself beyond HIPAA
Watch Healthcare Connections! Leaders from healthcare organizations are encouraged to watch this 45 minute presentation with on cyber security presented by Tom Wojcinski, Director in Wipfli's CyberTech practice.
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11/17/20
By: Tom Wojcinski
Industries: Healthcare
Services: Consulting, Cybersecurity
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Tools to help nonprofits return to the workplace safely
Whether you’re starting to think about reopening, or you’ve already returned to the office but aren’t sure you’re fully leveraging all the tools that could support you, Wipfli is here to help.
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11/16/20
By: Brian R. Gaumont
Industries: Nonprofits
Services: Consulting, Tech Consulting
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Audit and accounting update for financial institutions
2020 has been a year full of challenges for financial institutions, including some unique accounting issues. Wipfli’s annual audit and accounting webinar updates you on the latest answers to your accounting questions as well as the nuts and bolts of final accounting rules effective for 2020 and beyond.
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11/12/20
By: Brett D. Schwantes, Lydia R. Kopras
Industries: Financial Institutions
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Elevate your Sage Intacct: Quarterly webinar Q4 2020
In this Elevate your Sage Intacct webinar, Cathy Harris, Jessica Hensley and Jeremiah Monks dove into the latest features added to Sage Intacct with the upcoming Q4 2020 release.
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11/12/20
Services: Consulting, Tech Consulting
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