Insights: Industries
Going on the Offensive in Risk Management & Compliance Monitoring
Regulatory guidance for banks has become increasingly forceful. Recent developments are making it clear that should is to be interpreted as shall. Financial institutions are working to establish compliance frameworks…
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…
Enterprise Risk – Are You Properly Managing It?
When I ask my clients if they have a formal risk management process and plan, the discussion often goes to insurance. I get a “Yes, our buildings and other fixed…
Are You Ready… For The New Nonprofit ASUs?
In our August 2018 newsletter, we highlighted the four new accounting standards updates (ASU) that will impact nonprofits in the next few years. ASU 2016-14, Presentation of Financial Statements of…
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…
Mercadien Partner Michelle Everman Participates in Panel Discussion on Planned Giving
Michelle V. Everman, CPA, PFS, CGMA, Managing Director & Co-Chair of Mercadien’s Individual Services and Family Office Group, participated with other experts in a panel discussion on the topics of Estate…
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…
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…