Forensic Services
The Role of a Forensic Accountant in Litigation
Forensic accounting is a specialized field that merges accounting, auditing, and investigative skills to analyze financial information and provide insights in legal contexts. Forensic accountants are crucial in litigation, offering…
The Rise of Pig Butchering Scams: A Modern Financial Threat
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybercrime, fraudsters continuously devise new schemes to exploit unsuspecting individuals. One of the most insidious and rapidly growing scams is known as “pig butchering.” This…
Maximizing Tax Savings for Business Owners: The Importance of Timely State PTE Tax Elections
As a business owner, dealing with taxes can feel overwhelming. One opportunity that often goes overlooked is the potential tax savings associated with the State Pass-Through Entity (PTE) tax. This…
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…
Fraud Week is Here! Why Should You Care?
For the last twenty-four years, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) runs a week-long campaign encouraging business leaders and employees to proactively take steps to minimize the impact of…
Remembering Our Dear Friend & Partner, Don Conway
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our partner, esteemed colleague and dear friend, Donald “Don” Conway. Don was an integral part of the Mercadien team…
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 Celebrates 60 Years of Serving Our Clients & Community
Princeton, NJ & Philadelphia, PA – Mercadien, a leading accounting and advisory firm in New Jersey, is proud to announce its 60th anniversary of providing exceptional accounting, tax and advisory…
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…