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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…
Focusing on 4 New Nonprofit Accounting Standards Updates
Happy New Year! Saying this might make you think of Christmas in July but at Mercadien, July 1st starts our new fiscal year. Our tradition in the Nonprofit and Human…
AICPA Asks the IRS to Change Form 990
Most not-for-profit organizations are required to file Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax. Form 990 is the IRS’ primary tool for gathering information about tax exempt organizations,…
Succession Planning: 3 Emotional and Logical Roadblocks to Overcome
Succession planning is a process that every business owner thinks about, however, identifying and developing new leaders is easier said than done. According to Business Enterprise Institute’s 2016 Business Owner…
Unintended Consequences of Changes to Withholding Rates Under New Tax Law
With the passage of the new tax law on December 22, 2017, there may be some unintended consequences of which everyone should be aware. One change directly affected the federal…
State of PA Changes 1099-MISC Withholding Tax Requirements for 2018
The State of Pennsylvania issued changes to 1099-MISC tax withholding requirements for individuals and businesses for 2018. Details can be found on this resource document provided by the Pennsylvania Department…
Barely Average Financial Education in the U.S.
It might not be surprising, but the United States isn’t close to the top when it comes to basic financial literacy skills among teenage students. Which country is? China. The…
Using Social Media as an Investigative Tool
Traditionally, social media was known as a web-based platform that allowed users to create, share or exchange information through virtual communities and networks. Today, the number and types of social…
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,…
Mercadien’s Ken Kamen Featured on CNBC’s Markets Now
Ken Kamen, president of Mercadien Asset Management, says small caps are a bright light for investors because they have less international exposure, and will start to reap the benefits of…