Forensic Services
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…
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…
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…
Post-Pandemic Aftermath: Fraud in Your Own Backyard
The world is slowly returning to some sense of normalcy, travel is resuming, kids are heading back to the classroom, and retailers, restaurants, and cultural arts centers are greeting us…
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…
Remote Working is Here to Stay – Things to Consider
The practice of “working from home” has been around for years. However, the pandemic forced more companies to adopt remote work on a scale never seen before, which turned out…