Knowledge and Insights: News and Press Releases

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 attached to talking about personal financial health. Today, April 15, also happens to be when our taxes are due. April is a time to celebrate…

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 what your bank is called. By the time you go through a checkbook, it might have merged twice. The bankers may not necessarily like this…

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.

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 don’t have to leave a tip. Failing to take tax deductions you are entitled to can be costly, resulting in the loss of income that…

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 a newly energized technology sector, a resurgence in industry and manufacturing, a growing tourism base and continued excellence in professional services. Click here to read…