Government
How Federal Government Shutdowns Affect SBA Lending
Nearly all of us were following the news headlines or stories about the recent federal government shutdown and wondering when it would be over. While the duration and visibility of…
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…
The Impact of the Opioid Crisis on Treatment Providers
Opioid use and addiction have reached epidemic proportions in this country. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2016, an average of 115 Americans per day…
Forensic Accounting in the Public Sector
Traditional roles of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in the public sector, whether at the federal, state or local level, revolve around the areas of auditing, financial reporting and management accounting.…
Philadelphia Controller’s Office Releases Results of Independent Accountant’s Examination by Mercadien
The Office of the Controller of the City of Philadelphia, PA announced that it received and responded to the results of its first independent, external accountant examination in more than…
Mercadien Announces Managing Director and Other Promotions
The Mercadien Group is pleased to announce several executive promotions within the firm. Mr. Digesh Patel, CPA, MBA, RMA, CGMA, PSA, a director in the firm’s Government Services Group, has…
NJ’s New Paid Sick Leave Act – A Summary
The New Jersey State Legislature passed a new Paid Sick Leave Act, that takes effect on Monday, October 29, 2018. Below we’ve summarized the highlights for you to ensure your…
Are You in Control of Your Company? Look Internally.
Overview of Internal Controls and Their Importance We live in a fast-paced and rapidly-changing business environment focused on innovation and efficiency. With new systems, means of access, and growth, it…
Ready, Set, Compliance!
Is your organization required to comply with certain state, federal or industry regulatory guidelines? Are you ready for your next compliance audit? Navigating the sea of regulations that exist today…
Thoughts on Cyber Threat and Business Continuity Management
Evolving technology is affecting every organization. We’re able to gather, evaluate and use information at a pace never before seen. The integration of global computer networks has removed past barriers…