Private Companies

The Importance of Long-Term Strategic Planning
Strategic planning is an important, often overlooked facet of business growth. You see, business leaders who spend too much time working in the business forget to work on the business.…

5 Tips for Managing Risk at Your Organization
You have heard the phrase “risk management” over and over again, but have you taken the time recently to step back and really think about what that means to your…

Embracing Change The Right Way: Reimagining Technology Management
When your organization is looking at new technology, it’s easy to get caught in the weeds of evaluation, weighing pros and cons, testing vendors, and more. It’s an arduous process…

Do You Have an Exit Plan?
Many business owners spend decades building their companies. But there will come a day for all when it is time to exit. Too many business owners allow time to lapse,…

Why You Should Consider A Fractional CFO For Your Business
In today’s hybrid environment, outsourcing is commonplace, and remote work has never been more accepted. Combining those shifts with the need for more financial strategy and leadership, your business could…

Mercadien Announces Executive Promotions; Names Three New Partners
Princeton, NJ & Philadelphia, PA – The Mercadien Group is pleased to announce several promotions within the firm’s corporate leadership team. Ms. Bjondina Karpuzi, CPA, PSA, a member of the…

What Do You Need to Know About the Accelerating Charitable Efforts (ACE) Act?
The Accelerating Charitable Efforts (ACE) Act is proposed legislation aimed at reforming the tax laws that cover charitable donations made by Private Foundations (PFs) and Donor Advised Funds (DAFs). The…

Why You Need a Forensic Accountant in Your White-Collar Crime & Corporate Fraud Cases
It’s easier and less expensive to prevent corporate fraud and white-collar crime than to recover from it, or defend against it, after the fact. According to the Association of Certified…

Benefits of an Outsourced 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 chief…

Economic Update: What Could Go Right?
The first quarter of 2022 was a reminder that there are times, though rare, when both the bond market (the “safe stuff”) and stock market can go down at the…