Insights: Industries
HIPAA and the Risks with Contractors
Most public, private and governmental entities are well aware of their responsibilities, as covered entities, to protect health records and certain personal information. They have identified their areas of risk…
NJ Banker Magazine Features Article on Internal Audit by Salvatore Zerilli
Internal audit, when properly implemented, is an essential element to assist your financial institution in discovering control weaknesses, regulatory and policy violations, and operational inefficiencies. Such self-scrutiny provides an institution…
Relief For Small Business Retirement Plan Filing Penalties
The Internal Revenue Service began a one-year pilot program last June to help small businesses with retirement plans that owe penalties for not filing reporting documents. By filing current and…
Princeton Packet covers Mercadien’s National Small Business Association Contract
Mercadien P.C., Certified Public Accountants has been awarded a significant national contract with the U.S. Small Business Administration to provide risk-based review and risk oversight support services for the Certified…
Paying for College? It’s Never Too Early or Late to Plan
As the weather turns cooler and leaves change color, we reflect back on the joys of summer vacation and look forward to next summer. Back-to-school brings the familiar routines of…
Are You Subject to FATCA?
It’s a fact – FATCA is here. What is FATCA? How does it impact you or your company? If FATCA does apply, are you or your company compliant with its…
Mercadien Awarded Significant National Contract With U.S. SBA
Press Release – Mercadien Is Awarded Significant National Contract With U.S. Small Business Administration October 15, 2014; Princeton, New Jersey Conrad L. Druker, CPA and managing director of The Mercadien…
The U.S. Ranks Number Nine in Financial Literacy
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released the statistics on the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) which surveyed students in 18 countries on their knowledge and…
Data Analytics: A Valuable Investigative Tool
“Time is money” is an age-old expression deeply rooted in the lexicon of most individuals and businesses, especially those that derive their income by providing a service to others. In…
Tracking Data Theft By Thumb Drive
The theft of electronic information is rampant in today’s business world. It can be done by a disgruntled employee, a hacker looking to steal identities, or business partners looking to…