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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mercadien is a Proud Sponsor of the Center for Nonprofits Conference! Be Sure to Stop by Our Booth!

December 3, 2025  |  The Palace at Somerset
333 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873

Funding Alert for Small Businesses and Restaurants in NJ & PA

January 28, 2021NJEDA Announces $10 Million Second Phase of the Small Business Emergency Assistance Loan Program On Wednesday, January 27th, The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced it will open pre-registration…Read More

Nonprofit Accounting Standards Update No. 2020-07

January 27, 2021 | By: Lovepreet ButtarDoes your organization receive donated goods or services? If so, accounting for these donated goods or services will be subject to new accounting guidance. In September 2020, the Financial Accounting…Read More

2021 IRS TE/GE Division Update

January 27, 2021 | By: Raphael J. CarlettiThe impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 have forced us and our tax-exempt (and for-profit) clients to grapple with rapidly changing work environments, economic climates, and regulatory and compliance…Read More

Wrongful Termination in the Midst of Economic Uncertainty

January 20, 2021 | By: Frank PinaWrongful termination litigation tends to increase during economic uncertainty, following company-wide layoffs and reductions in work force. The COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. Forensic accountants are often retained to provide…Read More

PPP2 is Here – What You Need to Know

January 4, 2021 | By: Kyle A. NeeldOn Monday, December 21st, the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives passed a $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill, called the Consolidated Appropriations Act, that provides $600 stimulus payments to individuals,…Read More

Tax Impacts of the New COVID Relief Bill

January 4, 2021 | By: Richard S. WillingerThe Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 has been passed by Congress and was signed by the President last Sunday, December 27th. The bill is very large and contains over 5,600…Read More

Lovepreet Buttar Elected to CCSNJ’s Board of Directors

December 18, 2020Lovepreet Buttar, CPA, MBA, CGMA, PSA, Managing Director of Mercadien’s Nonprofit & Human Services Group has been elected to the Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey’s (CCSNJ) board of directors,…Read More

Mercadien Webinar Replay: 2020 Year-End Tax Planning: What You Need to Know

December 16, 2020Richard S. Willinger, CPA, MST, CGMA, Managing Director of Mercadien’s Private Company Services Group presented a webinar 2020 Year-End Tax Planning: What You Need to Know on Tuesday, December 15th. During…Read More

NJEDA Expands Discounts, Extends Deadline for PPE Access Program

December 2, 2020On Monday, November 23rd the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced that it will increase the discounts available on purchases of personal protective equipment made through the NJ Small…Read More

State & Local Tax Considerations for Remote Employees During the COVID-19 Pandemic

November 30, 2020As we all have witnessed over the last several months, the novel COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way the world works. Now, the physical location of businesses has less relevance.…Read More