Financial Institutions
Combating Insider Abuse: An Ethical Epidemic
Unfortunately for financial institutions, there are universal business truths that do not go away with time, trends or wishful thinking. Insider abuse is one of those truths, as it is…
The Evolution of Internal Audit and Impact of Activist Investors
In a fast-changing business environment, it is imperative that an organization’s internal audit department adapt and evolve in order to stay relevant to key stakeholders. In recent years, there have…
NJ Banker Magazine Features Article on Internal Audit by Salvatore Zerilli
Internal audit, when properly implemented, is an essential element to assist your financial institution in discovering control weaknesses, regulatory and policy violations, and operational inefficiencies. Such self-scrutiny provides an institution…
Princeton Packet covers Mercadien’s National Small Business Association Contract
Mercadien P.C., Certified Public Accountants has been awarded a significant national contract with the U.S. Small Business Administration to provide risk-based review and risk oversight support services for the Certified…
Mercadien Awarded Significant National Contract With U.S. SBA
Press Release – Mercadien Is Awarded Significant National Contract With U.S. Small Business Administration October 15, 2014; Princeton, New Jersey Conrad L. Druker, CPA and managing director of The Mercadien…
Data Analytics: A Valuable Investigative Tool
“Time is money” is an age-old expression deeply rooted in the lexicon of most individuals and businesses, especially those that derive their income by providing a service to others. In…
The Buzz About Bitcoins
With the latest buzz about bitcoins – a decentralized, digital currency just a few years old – it is extremely important for the banking industry to understand their use and…
Frank Pina Presents at Financial Managers Society of Central NJ
The Woodbridge Hilton at Metropark in Iselin NJ was the site of the Chapter’s recent Central Jersey Dinner Meeting held on Wednesday, May 21, 2014. This was the latest in…
Focus on Fair Lending Compliance
Fair lending compliance remains in high focus with federal and state regulators. The Department of Justice recently created a new fair lending enforcement unit staffed with economists, attorneys and an…
Achieve Growth Through Compliance Leadership
The banking industry has seen noted changes in income margins for institutions of all sizes over the last five to ten years. Growth strategies focused solely on revenue channels are…