Compliance/Regulatory Oversight
Philadelphia Controller’s Office Releases Results of Independent Accountant’s Examination by Mercadien
The Office of the Controller of the City of Philadelphia, PA announced that it received and responded to the results of its first independent, external accountant examination in more than…
Mercadien Announces Managing Director and Other Promotions
The Mercadien Group is pleased to announce several executive promotions within the firm. Mr. Digesh Patel, CPA, MBA, RMA, CGMA, PSA, a director in the firm’s Government Services Group, has…
NJ’s New Paid Sick Leave Act – A Summary
The New Jersey State Legislature passed a new Paid Sick Leave Act, that takes effect on Monday, October 29, 2018. Below we’ve summarized the highlights for you to ensure your…
Are You in Control of Your Company? Look Internally.
Overview of Internal Controls and Their Importance We live in a fast-paced and rapidly-changing business environment focused on innovation and efficiency. With new systems, means of access, and growth, it…
Ready, Set, Compliance!
Is your organization required to comply with certain state, federal or industry regulatory guidelines? Are you ready for your next compliance audit? Navigating the sea of regulations that exist today…
Thoughts on Cyber Threat and Business Continuity Management
Evolving technology is affecting every organization. We’re able to gather, evaluate and use information at a pace never before seen. The integration of global computer networks has removed past barriers…
The Dollars and Sense of Royalty Audits
Is the recapture of unpaid royalties worth the time, effort and expense that comes with an audit? As revenues are increasingly generated from licensing agreements, licensees continue to incorrectly report…
Tips for Complying With New HMDA Rules
Once again, banking compliance professionals are in full swing preparing for the new HMDA rules. This is the biggest change since the recent TRID rules that banks still are getting…
What You Need to Know About Website Compliance and the ADA
Banks continue to receive demand letters from attorneys claiming that their websites are not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Should you be worried? In this…
How CRA & HMDA Disclosures May Lend Help To Your Institution
It’s that time of year again, when financial institutions are working diligently to prepare and validate their Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) filings prior to…