Forensic Services
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…
Why a Forensic Accountant Should Be a Part of Your M&A Due Diligence Team
Acquiring an accretive business is one way business owners can grow their companies and expand their wallet share. A focused M&A strategy can enable a profitable company to achieve explosive…
Jeffrey Baresciano Featured in PICPA’s CPA Now
Jeffrey Baresciano, CPA, CFF, ABV, CVA, Director of Mercadien’s Forensic & Litigation Support Services Group, was featured in the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) CPA Now blog. His…
Wrongful Termination in the Midst of Economic Uncertainty
Wrongful termination litigation tends to increase during economic uncertainty, following company-wide layoffs and reductions in work force. The COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. Forensic accountants are often retained to provide…
Virtual Interviewing Techniques in a Remote Environment
Interviewing in a virtual environment can be a challenge to say the least. Regardless of whether the interview is human resources-focused or for investigative purposes, the challenges are similar and…
Business Valuation Considerations In The Midst Of An Economic Downturn
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have manifested in new ways of working virtually, historic unemployment levels, increased divorce rates, and many other evolving ways.[1] Closely held businesses have experienced…
Jeffrey Baresciano, CPA, CFF, ABV, CVA Joins Mercadien as a Director
Princeton, NJ & Philadelphia, PA – Myron M. Gellman, MBA, CBA, CMC, Chief Executive Officer of Mercadien, is pleased to announce the addition of Jeffrey Baresciano, CPA, CFF, ABV, CVA…