Knowledge and Insights: News and Press Releases
Raji Sathappan New Flood Insurance Article Cover Story of NJBankers Magazine
The National Flood Insurance Act of 1967 and the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (FDPA), as amended, govern the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Among other things, these statutes require the purchase of flood insurance on certain properties and make available federally subsidized flood insurance to owners and improved real estate or mobile homes located in special…
NJ Society of CPAs Publishes Article by Mercadien Tax Intern
7 Tips to Help You Make the Most of an Accounting Internship For many aspiring college graduates looking to enter the accounting profession, landing an internship is an important step to attain the job of their dreams. Whether the internship is with the Big Four, a regional firm or a local practice, each of these…
Legal Intelligencer Features Frank Pina Article on Employee Dishonesty Investigations
Employee dishonesty has long been defined as the intentional misappropriation of cash or merchandise from a company by an employee. Recent trends, however, point to a dynamic shift in these acts and a more complex definition, mainly to include increasingly sophisticated fraudulent schemes spanning several years and often involving financial professionals and the use of…
$martWorkplace Roundtable Energizes Community Leaders
We all need better ways to connect with and understand financial information; luckily, big change is underway. The Mercadien Foundation held a roundtable discussion on Monday, Feb. 1 to bring together businesses, nonprofits, and community organizers to tackle workplace issues related to financial capability and education. From the discussion, the Mercadien Foundation will launch the…
Michelle Everman Selected as PRCC Champion of Business Award Recipient
Dear Friends, Welcome to 2016! The warm breezes of 2015 are now in the past and we can now look forward to the wonderful cold of winter and the beginning of a new year — 2016! The area fitness centers are full (for now) and people are following diets (for now). Ok, some people are…
Rick Willinger Featured in MidJersey Magazine on Tax Tips for Business Owners
With the start of 2016, many business owners are looking at the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. But this may also be the right time to take a look back, especially when it comes to your income tax return. Most CPAs will tell you to start your business and personal tax planning as early as possible. This…
Accounting Today Features Mercadien Day of Service to Support Local Community
Nearly 100 employees from The Mercadien Group recently participated in a day of service for three local nonprofits in Princeton, NJ – the Hamilton YMCA, HomeFront and Womanspace. Held at Rider University’s Bart Luedeke Center last week, the event consisted of teams of Mercadien professionals assembling and decorating a variety of gifts for children, including…
MidJersey Chamber of Commerce Features Mercadien Group’s Day of Service
Demonstrating the community involvement, professional teamwork and holiday spirit that have been an important and recognized focus of the firm for more than 50 years, nearly 100 employees from The Mercadien Group recently participated in a day of service that the firm organized for the benefit of three local nonprofit organizations – the Hamilton YMCA,…
Mercadien Hosts Day of Service to Support Community and Celebrate Holidays
Demonstrating the community involvement, professional teamwork and holiday spirit that have been an important and recognized focus of the firm for more than 50 years, nearly 100 employees from The Mercadien Group recently participated in a day of service that the firm organized for the benefit of three local nonprofit organizations – the Hamilton YMCA,…
MidJersey Chamber Features Nonprofit Cyber Security Article by Sherise Ritter
The MidJersey Chamber of Commerce Features a Guest Blog By Mercadien’s Sherise Ritter, about nonprofit assessment of cyber security risks and preparedness. Technological security is the first hot topic in our new series, introduced last issue, on the major trends affecting the nonprofit sector. Not only is the topic increasingly important to nearly everyone today, but it…