Forensic and Litigation
M&A Woes – Considerations for Sellers to Avoid Post-Closing Disputes
The process of selling your business is an intense process, and it can be difficult to navigate the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape. There’s no doubt that you and your…
Jeffrey Baresciano Featured in NJ CPA Magazine – Considerations When Providing Valuation Services in Litigation & Investigations
Jeffrey Baresciano, CPA, CFF, ABV, CVA, Director with Mercadien, was featured in the Winter 2023/24 New Jersey CPA Magazine. Check out the full article below. Litigation and investigative engagements often…
Mercadien Announces Leadership Transition Within Bankruptcy Practice
Princeton, NJ & Philadelphia, PA – Mercadien, a leading provider of multi-disciplined accounting and advisory services, announces a significant leadership transition within its Bankruptcy Practice. Donald Conway, CPA, a distinguished…
Buy-Side vs. Sell-Side Due Diligence: Benefits & Concerns
Buying or selling a business is no easy task. One of the most critical steps in that process is performing adequate due diligence, no matter what side of the transaction…
Surprise Audits Can Stop Fraud in its Tracks
Over the years, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) has consistently estimated that occupational fraud costs the typical organization 5% of its revenue annually. In its most recent biennial…
The CPA’s Role in Evaluating & Quantifying Economic Damages
In today’s litigious society, disputes culminating in lawsuits are inevitable. Economic damages are often awarded to make injured parties financially whole, and in some cases, that appears to be cut…
Why You Need a Forensic Accountant in Your White-Collar Crime & Corporate Fraud Cases
It’s easier and less expensive to prevent corporate fraud and white-collar crime than to recover from it, or defend against it, after the fact. According to the Association of Certified…
Love Them or Leave Them? Financial Considerations When Contemplating a Divorce
Unfortunately, only you can answer that question. According to WorldPopulationReview.com, in the United States 50% of you are choosing to leave him or her and for second or third marriages…
How Does Corporate Culture Mitigate the Risk of Fraud?
In August of 2021, an Economic News Release from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 4.3 million American workers had quit their jobs, a number that increased by…
The Right Valuation Approaches During Times of Uncertainty
The uncertain economic environment during the COVID-19 pandemic has made business valuation practitioners questioning the more historically utilized inputs. Many companies have experienced unforeseen growth or decline, depending on the…