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403 Labs Assesses First U.S.-Based P2PE Solution Accepted by the PCI SSC

PayConexTM P2PE Encryption Solution to Help Protect Credit Card Data, Reduce Malicious HackingNAPERVILLE, Ill. — March 19, 2014 — With guidance from 403 Labs, the security  and compliance division of Sikich LLP , the first U.S.-based point-to-point encryption (P2PE) solution, PayConex P2PE, has been introduced by the firm’s client, Bluefin Payment Systems. A P2PE solution encrypts credit card data from the point it is swiped into a system until the point it reaches the solution provider. Because of the level

Sikich Named a Top Managed IT Services Provider by MSPmentor

Annual Report Names World’s Top Managed IT Solutions ProvidersNAPERVILLE, Ill. — March 11, 2014 — Sikich LLP, a leading accounting, advisory, investment banking, technology and managed services firm , has been named to the MSPmentor Global Managed Service Providers List for 2014, ranking #196. The distinguished list and report identify the world’s top 501 MSPs each year. The MSPmentor 501 report , developed and distributed by Nine Lives Media, recognizes top managed service providers based on a range of metrics, including

Sikich Grows Security Practice with 403 Labs Merger

Strategic Union Expands Sikich with West Coast PresenceNAPERVILLE, Ill. — February 24, 2014 — Sikich LLP, a leading accounting, advisory, investment banking, technology and managed services firm , announced today its merger with 403 Labs, a full-service information security consultancy based in Brookfield, Wis. “Merging with 403 Labs is a strategic, key union for Sikich as it allows us to significantly expand our information security  practice and grow our presence not only in the Milwaukee area, but around the world

Nickie Chapman Appointed CCO of Sikich Investment Banking and Wealth Management

(CHICAGO, February 4, 2014) When Nickie Chapman started at Sikich in 2007, there were 250 employees and eight service lines, including a struggling investment bank and a small wealth management unit. Named Chief Compliance Officer as of February 1, Chapman is now responsible for the regulatory elements of the Investment Bank at a firm that has expanded to employ nearly 600 people with 14 service lines, an investment bank that has worked with the likes of Google and Targus, and a wealth management unit with $600 million of assets under management. In addition, Chapman will take over

Sikich Elects Five New Partners, Welcomes Two

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — January 15, 2013 — Sikich LLP, a leading accounting, advisory, investment banking, technology and managed services firm , is pleased to announce the election of five new partners: Joe Kulek, CPA, CCIFP, MBA; Lisa Lutz, CPA; Andrew Paoni, MBA, AIF®, CFP®; Colleen Redington, CPA; and Michelle Usher, CPA. In addition, the firm recently welcomed Tom Harty, AIF® and Elena Mossina, J.D., LL.M. “We are thrilled to welcome these five highly respected, talented and enthusiastic individuals as newly elected partners in the firm,” said James A. Sikich, CEO

Sikich Partner Named Firm’s Chief Operating Officer

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — November 7, 2013 — Sikich LLP, a leading accounting, advisory, investment banking, technology and managed services firm , announced today that Tom Luken, CPA, partner-in-charge of the firm’s Milwaukee office, will step into the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective January 1, 2014. As COO, Luken will lead the firm’s operations, focusing on client satisfaction, process improvement and growth, and he will continue to cultivate and enhance the firm’s unique culture among all Sikich offices. With more than 30 years in the professional

Sikich Merges with O’Donnell, Bonebrake & Co.

ST. LOUIS — September 16, 2013 — Sikich LLP, a leading professional services firm , is pleased to announce its recent merger with O’Donnell, Bonebrake & Co. (OBCPA), a St. Louis-based public accounting firm. Effective September 1, the professionals from OBCPA, now operating under the Sikich name, are located in Sikich’s St. Louis office at 12655 Olive Boulevard, Suite 200. “Adding the OBCPA team to our practice in St. Louis is an exciting endeavor, as the team is well-known for providing top-quality, thorough accounting, auditing and tax services to their clients,”

Inc. Magazine Ranks Sikich on Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — August 26, 2012 — Sikich LLP, a leading accounting, advisory, investment banking, technology and managed services firm , is pleased to announce that for the first time, the firm has been ranked on the Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive list of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. With three-year growth of 47 percent, Sikich ranked #4627 on the list. “We are honored to be recognized on one of the most prominent lists of fastest-growing companies throughout the United States,” said Jim Sikich, CEO and managing partner of Sikich. “Our presence

Sikich Expands into Wisconsin with Kolb+Co. Merger

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — June 17, 2013 — Sikich LLP, a leading accounting, advisory, investment banking, technology and managed services firm , announced today that the firm has signed a letter of intent to merge with Brookfield, Wis.-based public accounting and consulting firm Kolb+Co. The merger, which will be effective August 1, will expand Sikich into Wisconsin; this will be Sikich’s first Wisconsin-based office, and it will become the firm’s second-largest office throughout the country. “Merging with Kolb+Co. is an exciting opportunity for Sikich, as it will bring

Sikich Appoints Three Members to Newly Created Advisory Board

NAPERVILLE, Ill. ― April 3, 2013 ― Sikich LLP, a leading accounting, advisory, investment banking, technology and managed services firm , announced today the formation and appointment of three members to its firm advisory board. The esteemed members, who include Chicago-area business executives and owners, will tap into their diverse backgrounds to offer valuable perspectives and advice to the Sikich Executive Board and management team. “As Sikich continues to experience rapid growth, our Executive Board determined that receiving valuable counsel from expert,

New Solution Drives Manufacturers’ Success with Microsoft Dynamics AX

Sikich’s Master Process Accelerator Improves Technology ImplementationsNAPERVILLE, Ill. ― March 18, 2013 ― The deployment of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution and technology platform is a critical task for manufacturers. To ensure manufacturing organizations realize the full potential of powerful ERP capabilities in Microsoft Dynamics AX, a popular solution for this industry, professionals can utilize the Master Process Accelerator (MPATM), a new solution developed by Sikich LLP, a leading accounting, advisory, investment banking, technology and managed services firm 

Sikich Expands Technology Specialties with Most Recent Merger

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — February 4, 2013 — Sikich LLP, a leading accounting, advisory, investment banking, technology and managed services firm , has merged with S2 Consulting, Inc., a technology advisory firm based in Plainfield, Ill. With this merger, effective January 31, Sikich will enhance its current technology offerings to clients to include specialized experience in customizing technology solutions with a focus on electronic data interchange (EDI). “Since S2 is adept in various technology services—from software development to network infrastructure—bringing

Sikich Adds Supply Chain Consulting Practice with Latest Merger

Sikich and Achieve Consulting Merge to Provide Clients Broader Range of ResourcesNAPERVILLE, Ill. — January 2, 2013 — Sikich LLP, a leading accounting, advisory, investment banking, technology and managed services firm , is pleased to announce its recent merger with Achieve Consulting, a supply chain consulting firm based in Warrenville, Ill. This merger, effective today, marks the start of Sikich’s newest service line, supply chain consulting, which will be available immediately for current clients. “Adding the Achieve team will now allow Sikich to offer expert

Sikich Investment Banking Leads Recent Transaction: Targus Acquisition of Sena Cases

Chicago-based firm acts as exclusive buy-side advisor to maker of the world's top-selling laptop and mobile device cases in its purchase of premium accessory maker. Acquisition positions Targus as a leader in the smartphone case marketplace.CHICAGO, IL Nov. 6, 2012 — Sikich Investment Banking (“Sikich”), headquartered in Chicago, today announced its most recent transaction as the exclusive buy-side advisor to Anaheim-based Targus Group International, Inc., for its purchase of Sena Cases. Targus is the maker of the world's top-selling laptop and mobile device cases and accessories, while

Sikich Welcomes Thompson as Tax Partner

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — November 5, 2012 — Sikich LLP, a leading accounting, advisory, technology and managed services firm , has announced that Bruce Thompson, CPA, CFP has joined the firm’s Springfield, Illinois office as a tax partner. With more than 30 years of experience, Thompson is responsible for project planning and management, supervising client engagements, and providing industry expertise to clients and Sikich staff. “We are very excited about adding Bruce to our tax services area, as he brings a wealth of knowledge in assisting both businesses and

Sikich Experiences Unprecedented Growth during Milestone Year

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — October 30, 2012 — With just more than two months left in 2012, Sikich LLP, a leading accounting, advisory, technology and managed services firm , is celebrating its yearlong success of extraordinary growth, its 30th anniversary and a multitude of both business- and workplace-focused awards. “This year has been meaningful in many ways, from a milestone anniversary to a significant merger to exceptional firm-wide growth and more,” said Jim Sikich, CEO and managing partner. “The secret to our growth is simple—we continue adding innovative services

Sikich Named as a 2012 All-Star Firm by INSIDE Public Accounting

Firm Growth, Technology Practice, and Mergers and Acquisitions Services Contribute to RecognitionNAPERVILLE, Ill. — October 11, 2012 — Sikich LLP, a leading accounting, advisory, technology and managed services firm , has been named a 2012 All-Star firm by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA), a recognition stemming from the firm’s fast-paced growth in the past year. Sikich was also named as one of the top five firms in the areas of computer consulting and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). “We are honored to receive this recognition, as it reflects our success in

Sikich Receives Prestigious Alfred P. Sloan Award for Excellence in Workplace Effectiveness and Flexibility

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — August 20, 2012 — Sikich LLP, a leading accounting, advisory, technology and managed services firm , has been honored with the 2012 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Excellence in Workplace Effectiveness and Flexibility. The prestigious award, part of the national When Work Works project, highlights the top 20 percent of businesses nationwide that use flexibility to yield positive business results and help employees succeed.“Our employees are crucial to the growth and success of the firm, which is why we provide workplace flexibility—to keep them engaged

Sikich Joins the 2012 Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle

Sikich Honored by Microsoft for Outstanding Achievement and InnovationNAPERVILLE, IL — July 13, 2012 — Sikich LLP, a leading accounting, advisory, technology and managed services firm , has joined the prestigious 2012 Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle, an elite group of the most strategic Microsoft Dynamics  partners from across the globe. In terms of revenue, only the top 1 percent of all Microsoft Dynamics partners receives this honor. “We’re excited to recognize Sikich as a leader in the Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Awards Sikich Microsoft Dynamics AX Developer as Most Valuable Professional

NAPERVILLE, IL — July 10, 2012 — Joris de Gruyter, Microsoft Dynamics AX senior developer at Sikich LLP, a leading accounting, advisory, technology and managed services firm , was awarded the Most Valuable Professional (MVP) designation by Microsoft. This honor is given to professionals who share their passion for and real-world knowledge of Microsoft products with the technology community, and de Gruyter is one of only 17 MVPs worldwide and four in the U.S. who are focused on Microsoft Dynamics AX . “

Sikich Client First to Go Live on Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 in North America

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — June 20, 2012 — Sikich LLP, a leading accounting, advisory, technology and managed services firm , delivered the first go-live of Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 in North America last week. Sikich is also the first partner in the world to implement Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013, an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, in a hosted environment. Sikich’s client, Deerfield, Ill.-based SagePath Medical  LLC, is an early-stage integrated pharmaceutical sales support firm that required rapid deployment of a strong

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