Knowledge and Insights
Offering resources and insights that help clients and communities
One of the ways Mercadien accelerates client and community success is by continually enhancing and sharing knowledge. By offering our expertise and thought leadership on key business and industry trends and issues, we’re a better resource to you. It benefits everyone to keep minds sharp and fingers on the pulse of what’s critical in today’s dynamic environment.
We’re pleased to provide articles, news, and information to help you stay up-to-date on topics affecting your organization; learn about best practices and processes in relevant fields; and simplify the business and financial complexities you may face.
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The Near-Term for Nonprofits
September 23, 2019 | By: Sherise D. RitterI am happy to report that once again, Kyle, Lovepreet and I visited Washington, D.C. to attend the American Institute of CPA’s Annual Not-for-Profit Conference, held each summer. While there, we packed in a lot of continuing education, discussions with peers, time with clients, and samples of new ethnic foods. The three of us participated…Read More
The Risk of Medicaid Recovery Audits
September 23, 2019 | By: Kyle A. NeeldIn the health and human services sector, the years-long transition in the provider claims payment system – from contracted cost to fee-for-service reimbursement – is nearly complete. One question that provider agencies now directly billing Medicaid are asking is: “When will we start seeing recovery audits?” While recovery audits within waivered services in the State…Read More
Mercadien Announces Executive Promotions; Names Ms. Raji Sathappan A Partner
September 20, 2019The Mercadien Group is pleased to announce several promotions within the firm’s corporate leadership team. Ms. Raji Sathappan, CPA, MBA, CRCM, CAMS, a member of the Financial Institutions Services Group, is promoted to managing director of The Mercadien Group and principal in Mercadien, P.C., CPAs (the official titles of firm partners). Raji has been employed…Read More
Mercadien’s Ken Kamen Appears on Nightly Business Report
July 25, 2019Ken Kamen, president of Mercadien Asset Management, appeared on Nightly Business Report produced by CNBC on Friday, July 19th. Should investors be aggressive or patient with the stock market in today’s economy? NBR debates this topic with Ken Kamen, President at Mercadien Asset Management and Phil Blancato, CEO at Ladenburg Thalmann Asset Management. View the…Read More
Moving from “Great, an Audit” to a Great Audit
July 16, 2019 | By: David Sullivan“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…Read More
Internal Audit: When Outsourcing Should Be Considered
July 16, 2019 | By: Sajan PatelExpansion 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…Read More
Chris Mangano Featured Guest on RVNTV’s Rainmakers Roundup
June 20, 2019Chris Mangano, Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Mercadien Technologies was the featured guest on the June 19th episode of RVNTV’s Rainmakers Roundup with Mark Iorio. Chris spoke about cyber threats and how to safeguard against them by having the appropriate cybersecurity protocols in place. Mercadien Technologies, an affiliate of the The Mercadien Group, provides…Read More
Whether You Sell Your Business or Not, the Planning is the Same
June 12, 2019 | By: Lee D. BossThere are many things for you to consider as you think about the future of your business ownership: When is the right time to move on? How much money will I need? How do I even sell this business? These questions dovetail into an important decision you’ll try to make early in the process of…Read More
HIPAA Enforcement Reaches Record Levels
June 6, 2019 | By: Deborah A. Cmielewski, Esq. – Schenck Price Smith & King LLPIt is a well-publicized fact that HIPAA enforcement has been on the rise in recent years. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has now released its annual report, which confirmed that 2018 was a record year for HIPAA enforcement activities. The OCR settled ten (10) cases in 2018, with fines and penalties totaling nearly $29…Read More