An Overview on the CARES Act & What It Means For Individuals

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act (the “Act”), a $2 trillion stimulus package, has officially been signed into law. The bipartisan deal allocates $2 trillion in an effort…

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Tax Notice 2020-18: What You Need to Know

This week in Notice 2020-18, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced special federal income tax return filing and payment relief in response to the ongoing Coronavirus…

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Impact, Risk & Response Toolkit

Due to the rapid acceleration of the COVID-19 pandemic, countless organizations are putting together strategic plans in order to alleviate the potential effects on their operations, while continuing to meet…

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Business Sustainability Checklist for Nonprofit Organizations During Crisis

During an unprecedented crisis such as the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, an organization’s greatest chances of survival dramatically improve if it takes proactive measures to preserve cash immediately instead of taking…

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Business Sustainability Checklist for Organizations During Crisis

During an unprecedented crisis such as the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, a business’s greatest chances of survival dramatically improve if it takes proactive measures to preserve cash immediately instead of taking…

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The Emergence of 5G Wireless Communications: Why You Should Be Concerned

This article was featured in The Legal Intelligencer and on Law.com. Devices and Data in Leaps and Bounds The 1980s witnessed the world’s entry into data movement, as defined by…

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Protecting Loans and Collateral: A Forensic Refresher

Lenders, usually through their legal counsel and/or compliance and risk departments, retain forensic accountants to uncover hidden assets when faced with a borrower’s default and failure to comply with stipulated…

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Frank Pina Receives Distinguished Achievement Award from Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

The Mercadien Group congratulates managing director and co-chair of its Forensic & Litigation Support Services Group, Mr. Frank Pina, CPA, CFF, CFE, CGMA, who was bestowed the Distinguished Achievement Award…

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Lessons to Lessen Business Divorce Disputes

Whether between partners in life or partners in business, disagreements are inevitable.  As with those in life, some business relationships become irreparable, ultimately leading to a business divorce.  This is…

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Using Social Media as an Investigative Tool

Traditionally, social media was known as a web-based platform that allowed users to create, share or exchange information through virtual communities and networks. Today, the number and types of social…

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