Outsourced Accounting, CFO & Audit Services

Benefits of an Outsourced or Fractional CFO

Many emerging growth and middle-market companies stand to benefit from the expertise of an experienced financial and accounting professional but are hesitant to carry the cost of a full-time CFO or just struggle to fill that position.  Often, these organizations employ a bookkeeper and accounting personnel but lack a fully functional accounting department capable of…

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Update to Our PPP Loan Forgiveness Implementation Guide

The PPP Loan Program Evolution Continues As suspected back in May when Mercadien published its Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Implementation Guide, many rules have evolved and changed for both borrowers and lenders.  It has been several weeks since we published the original version of this guide.  Over these last several weeks, we have…

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Coronavirus Resource Guide for Business Owners

There is an ever-evolving flood of information being made available in response to the COVID-19 pandemic – what it means for businesses, owners and employees, federal and state guidance, clarity on specific issues such as insurance coverage and contractual obligations, what your business can do to be prepared under various scenarios, and much more. To…

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Nonprofit Grants & Contracts – It’s Time to Implement FASB ASU 2018-08

In June 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) released Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2018-08, Clarifying the Scope of the Accounting Guidance for Contributions Received and Contributions Made. The update aims to minimize diversity in the classification of grants and contracts that exists under current guidance. Following are key considerations, as well as a flowchart…

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Alert for All Employers! Be Aware of Substantial Changes in NJ Employment Laws!

The State of New Jersey has made numerous changes to the employment laws in the last two years. Businesses large and small, as well as nonprofit organizations and government entities in New Jersey will need to adapt to meet the new requirements and reduce their exposure to enforcement actions and lawsuits. The following list of…

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Moving from “Great, an Audit” to a Great Audit

“Oh great, an audit!” When the word audit is seen or heard by most people working in any type of organization, it usually invokes a negative response.  They view the term as an unpleasant event that may be disruptive or unsettling to their normal course of business.  To add to the displeasure, audits generally are…

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Internal Audit: When Outsourcing Should Be Considered

Expansion and growth present both excitement and challenges for a company. During such periods, new systems are introduced, processes are redesigned and refined, and employees are trained in the changes. Management may find that what worked before may not be effective or efficient anymore. These changes lead to an increased demand on the company’s internal…

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Are You Ready… For The New Nonprofit ASUs?

In our August 2018 newsletter, we highlighted the four new accounting standards updates (ASU) that will impact nonprofits in the next few years. ASU 2016-14, Presentation of Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit (NFP) Entities, will be effective for years ending December 31, 2018 and June 30, 2019. So now the question is, are you ready? There…

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NJ’s New Paid Sick Leave Act – A Summary

The New Jersey State Legislature passed a new Paid Sick Leave Act, that takes effect on Monday, October 29, 2018. Below we’ve summarized the highlights for you to ensure your business is in compliance with the new law. Who is affected? Anyone who employs another individual  When does the Act go into effect? Monday, October…

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Employer 401(K) Plan Remittances – How Much Time & Risk Do You Have?

When an employer sponsors a defined contribution retirement plan, such as a 401(k), it is providing employees with a great opportunity to save for retirement.  In most cases, employees are allowed to defer a certain amount or percentage of their pay from each paycheck to contribute to the retirement plan. Although withholding and remittance of…

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