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

stop by our booth at the NJACP 2025 Annual Conference!
March 20-21, 2025 | Resorts Hotel & Casino
1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Fraud Week is Here! Why Should You Care?
November 19, 2024 | By: Jenniffer FoxFor the last twenty-four years, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) runs a week-long campaign encouraging business leaders and employees to proactively take steps to minimize the impact of…Read More
Revised OMB Uniform Guidance Updates
October 15, 2024 | By: Lovepreet ButtarThe latest overhaul of the federal grant guidelines went into effect on October 1, 2024. The guidance from the Office of Management and Budget is meant to enhance clarity and…Read More
Mercadien Announces Executive Promotions; Names New Principal
September 11, 2024September 11, 2024; Princeton, NJ & Philadelphia, PA – Mercadien is pleased to announce several promotions within the firm’s corporate leadership team. Mr. Matthew Smierciak, CPA, a member of the…Read More
Should Government Organizations Consider Internal Audit Functions?
September 9, 2024 | By: Digesh PatelIn today’s rapidly evolving and fluid labor market, government organizations face many challenges, including labor shortages, retirement of key employees, and loss of institutional knowledge. To offset the impact from…Read More
Best Practices for GASB 87 and 96 Implementation
September 9, 2024 | By: Jack HammellDuring the last couple of years, many governmental entities were required to move long-term lease and software-based information technology arrangement (SBITA) agreements onto the balance sheet to enhance transparency and…Read More
All About Endowments
August 14, 2024 | By: Lovepreet ButtarAn endowment is a pool of funds donated or set aside to be preserved over time to support a nonprofit’s mission. Endowments play a crucial role in the sustainability and…Read More
Of Interest to Nonprofits: INTEREST!
August 11, 2024 | By: Kyle A. NeeldYou may have noticed a line item on your bank statement that’s looking a lot better than in years past; that’s right, interest is back! The zero-interest-rate world is well…Read More
The Risks of Digital Marketing & Data Analytics in Banking
July 11, 2024 | By: Melissa CorreaIn the world of banking, technological advances are revolutionizing the way financial institutions market their services and expand their brand presence. The use of data analytics has provided banks with…Read More
What You Need to Know About the Proposed CFPB Overdraft & Junk Fee Rule
June 6, 2024 | By: Raji SathappanOverdraft services were originally created to service an occasional inadvertent hiccup by consumers but have since turned into a massive profit driver for financial institutions with fees totaling $7.7 billion…Read More