Compliance/Regulatory Oversight
Why Your Organization May Benefit From a Process Efficiency Study
The world has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic hit over a year ago, causing organizations to adapt to these changes and adjust to operating in a remote environment. New policies…
The Challenges of Distributing American Rescue Plan Funds
The recent passage of the American Rescue Plan earmarked billions of dollars for local governments to support citizens struggling through the economic impact of COVID-19. Throughout the pandemic, local governments…
State & Local Government Entities – Are You Spending Your Relief Funds Properly?
The Coronavirus Relief Fund, a product of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, distributed $150 billion of payments for specified uses to state and certain local governments.…
Mercadien Announces Executive Promotions; Names Ms. Lovepreet Buttar A Partner
September 14, 2020; Princeton, NJ & Philadelphia, PA – The Mercadien Group is pleased to announce several promotions within the firm’s corporate leadership team. Ms. Lovepreet Buttar, CPA, MBA, CGMA,…
FUNDING ALERT: NJRA SMALL BUSINESS LEASE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the New Jersey Redevelopment Authority (NJRA) announced a $6 million grant program that allows businesses in 64 eligible municipalities that have been adversely affected…
PPP Alert – Senate Agrees to Extend PPP Loan Program to August 8th
The Senate passed a bill to extend the filing deadline for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans late on June 30th, just hours before the Small Business Administration (SBA) was set…
PPP Loan Alert – SBA & Treasury Issue Guidance on PPP Flexibility & Updated Applications
On June 10, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Treasury Department issued an interim final rule to address changes made by the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA). Streamlined…
Changes to PPP – What Should You Know?
On June 5, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (PPPFA). The PPPFA provides flexibility to borrowers attempting to maximize the benefits provided…
SBA Interim Final Rules on PPP Loan Forgiveness & Borrower/Lender Responsibilities
On May 22, 2020, new interim final rules were released by the Small Business Administration (SBA) providing guidance to borrowers and lenders regarding the SBA’s review process under the Paycheck…
Mercadien Webinar Replay: Interpreting FFIEC BSA/AML Manual Updates
Manager Joseph Galdo, CPA, CFE, CAMS, and Supervising Senior Chrisitina Richardson, CAMS, presented a webinar Interpreting FFIEC BSA/AML Manual Updates on Thursday, May 21st. During the webinar, they went over:…