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NJ Business Magazine features article on Risk Management by Sherise Ritter
In today’s fast-paced business environment, coupled with significant regulatory, social and technological changes that have occurred the past few years, organizations are subject to myriad risks. As a result, it’s…
The Mercadien Group Continues Long-Time Toys for Tots Holiday Tradition
The Mercadien Group recently wrapped up its 14th successful, annual holiday toy drive in support of the Toys for Tots program, sponsored each year by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve…
Combating Insider Abuse: An Ethical Epidemic
Unfortunately for financial institutions, there are universal business truths that do not go away with time, trends or wishful thinking. Insider abuse is one of those truths, as it is…
The Evolution of Internal Audit and Impact of Activist Investors
In a fast-changing business environment, it is imperative that an organization’s internal audit department adapt and evolve in order to stay relevant to key stakeholders. In recent years, there have…
Nonprofits Should Keep Strategic Planning Top of Mind
There is an old adage: those who fail to plan have planned to fail. If you stop and think about it, we all dream of our goals. But not everyone…
Make a List, Check it Twice, and Stick to it!
Setting a budget for holiday shopping is essential to avoid overspending, especially when it comes to utilizing credit cards. The debt you rack up can take months to pay off.…
$tressed Out in the Workplace
Most people understand that there are only so many hours in the week but are surprised that surveys show 20 hours of productivity are lost per month for financially stressed…
How Nonprofits Should Manage Risk
Given today’s fast-paced environment and the significant social, technological and regulatory changes that have occurred over the past few years, nonprofit organizations are subject to a myriad of risks. As…
Marguerite Mount Presents Financial Seminar at Girl Scout Leadership Summit
Marguerite L. Mount, CPA, CGMA, managing director of The Mercadien Group and chair of The Mercadien Foundation, presented a workshop, entitled “Securing Your Financial Future,” to parents and other adults…
Is Your Local Government in Compliance with Finance Notice 2014-13?
In August 2014, the Division of Local Government Services, Department of Community Affairs, State of New Jersey (DLGS) issued Local Finance Notice (LFN) 2014-13 as a reminder for local authorities…