Insights: Government
The Dollars and Sense of Royalty Audits
Is the recapture of unpaid royalties worth the time, effort and expense that comes with an audit? As revenues are increasingly generated from licensing agreements, licensees continue to incorrectly report…
Two Mercadien CPAs Are Awarded Prestigious Credentials
Princeton, NJ & Philadelphia, PA – The Mercadien Group is pleased to announce that two of its executives have earned significant designations in the accounting field. Mr. Digesh Patel, CPA,…
The Equifax Data Breach – What to Do
On September 7, 2017, Equifax, one of the three main credit reporting agencies, announced a massive data security breach that exposed vital personal identification data— including names, addresses, birthdates, and…
Fighting Fraud in the School Yard
In the last decade, there were numerous reports of fraudulent acts committed by school officials, many resulting in criminal indictments and jail sentences for the perpetrators, as well as significant…
Digesh Patel’s Article Featured on Cover of NJAC Newsletter
Are You Complying with the New Procurement Standards Under Uniform Guidance? For all state, local and nonprofit entities that receive federal awards, whether direct or pass through, Uniform Guidance took…
Are You Complying With New Procurement Standards Under Uniform Guidance?
For all state, local and nonprofit entities that receive federal awards, whether direct or pass through, Uniform Guidance took effect with fiscal years that began after December 26, 2014. Procurement…
Emerging Cyber Opportunities in Government Contracting
Amid the aftermath of troubling cybersecurity breaches at various government agencies—including the Office of Personnel Management—the U.S. government and Congress have pushed for a major increase in government focus and…
The Latest Cyber Security Risks and Developments Affect Public Entities
Technological security is not only increasingly important today, but also undergoing a directional shift due to the prevalence and ingenuity of cyber-hackings. The true statistics about these are more alarming than may be…
Dealing With Employee Dishonesty Allegations
In years past, employee dishonesty was recognized in straightforward terms, mainly involving the intentional misappropriation of cash or merchandise from a company by an employee. However, trends today demonstrate a…
Warren Broudy Featured in Press of Atlantic City article on Atlantic County Audit
An auditor has given Atlantic County the highest opinion possible for its 2014 audit, with no recommendations for improvement, said County Treasurer Bonnie Lindaw. “It’s the best we can get,”…