Enterprise Risk Management
The Impact of the Opioid Crisis on Treatment Providers
Opioid use and addiction have reached epidemic proportions in this country. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2016, an average of 115 Americans per day…
Forensic Accounting in the Public Sector
Traditional roles of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in the public sector, whether at the federal, state or local level, revolve around the areas of auditing, financial reporting and management accounting.…
Philadelphia Controller’s Office Releases Results of Independent Accountant’s Examination by Mercadien
The Office of the Controller of the City of Philadelphia, PA announced that it received and responded to the results of its first independent, external accountant examination in more than…
Lisa Thouin Presents on Liquidity Risk Management at FMS NY/NJ & NJBankers Assoc. CFO Conf.
The FMS NY/NJ Chapter presented a Spring Half-Day CFO Conference jointly sponsored with the New Jersey Bankers Association (“NJBA”). The event was held at the Stony Hill Inn in Hackensack,…
Are You in Control of Your Company? Look Internally.
Overview of Internal Controls and Their Importance We live in a fast-paced and rapidly-changing business environment focused on innovation and efficiency. With new systems, means of access, and growth, it…
Ready, Set, Compliance!
Is your organization required to comply with certain state, federal or industry regulatory guidelines? Are you ready for your next compliance audit? Navigating the sea of regulations that exist today…
A World of Innovation
This article is featured in the Spring 2018 issue of NJ Banker Magazine. Stop and think about this: We keep hearing about innovation in just about every facet of our…
Thoughts on Cyber Threat and Business Continuity Management
Evolving technology is affecting every organization. We’re able to gather, evaluate and use information at a pace never before seen. The integration of global computer networks has removed past barriers…
The Dollars and Sense of Royalty Audits
Is the recapture of unpaid royalties worth the time, effort and expense that comes with an audit? As revenues are increasingly generated from licensing agreements, licensees continue to incorrectly report…
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…