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Achieve Growth Through Compliance Leadership
The banking industry has seen noted changes in income margins for institutions of all sizes over the last five to ten years. Growth strategies focused solely on revenue channels are…
Christoper Seiz of The Mercadien Foundation Discusses Financial Literacy
Since 2004, the U.S. Senate has recognized April as National Financial Literacy Month in an attempt to encourage learning new financial skills, improve personal financial well-being and reduce the stigma…
Salvatore Zerilli on Navigating the Maze of Bank Regulations
Ever wonder why the name of your bank has changed eight times since you opened an account? With all the bank mergers taking place, it can be hard to remember…
Mercadien’s Frank Pina Named to Philadelphia Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” List
Princeton, NJ — Mr. Frank Pina, CPA, CFF, CFE, CGMA, managing director of The Mercadien Group, principal in Mercadien, P.C., Certified Public Accountants, and a leader of its forensic and litigation support practice, has been selected for inclusion in the nationally-recognized Philadelphia Business Journal’s annual “40 Under 40” list.
Trenton Times Quotes Marguerite Mount on Overlooked Deductions
Each year, the complexities of our tax code cause many taxpayers to leave money on the table when filing their returns. As they say, you must pay taxes but you…
Frank Pina Named To Philadelphia Business Journal’s 40 Under 40
At no time in Philadelphia’s recent history have the younger generations seem so energized and committed to building a better region. We see evidence of that all around us through…
The Role of the Forensic Accountant in Fraud and Defalcation of Business Assets
In many cases the forensic accountant is engaged too late. This usually results from lack of knowledge of the critical importance of discovery during the first five days of an investigation.…
Does Your Audit Committee Have What It Takes?
For-profit companies are always searching for ways to improve their efficiency and productivity—otherwise known as the “bottom line.” Nonprofit organizations have the same needs. Similar to public corporations, the board…
Would Your Nonprofit Benefit From an Alliance or Merger?
Nonprofits are finding it increasingly difficult to operate under the continued financial uncertainty and regulatory pressures of the last several years. Many have reached the point where they have begun…
Strengthen Your Municipal Management and Credit Rating
Ratings agencies track the financial condition of bond issuers and update their ratings if and when necessary. Many credit ratings are upgraded or downgraded by these agencies each year. Such…