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

NJEDA Update: Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program – Phase 2 Info Now Available

May 29, 2020The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) recently announced $50 million in new funding and broader eligibility criteria for the Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program. Under the newly-expanded program,…Read More

Mercadien Webinar Replay: Interpreting FFIEC BSA/AML Manual Updates

May 21, 2020Manager Joseph Galdo, CPA, CFE, CAMS, and Supervising Senior Chrisitina Richardson, CAMS, presented a webinar Interpreting FFIEC BSA/AML Manual Updates on Thursday, May 21st. During the webinar, they went over:…Read More

Important Business Considerations for the New Normal

May 21, 2020 | By: Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and the issuance of stay at home orders and business shutdowns eight weeks ago, there have been many Federal and State moratoriums, executive…Read More

The Challenges Facing Businesses as They Reopen

May 21, 2020 | By: Christina M. Reger, Esq.While New Jersians and Pennsylvanians alike are eager to return to work and life, their plans for normalcy seem to have been thwarted by recent orders by both states extending…Read More

Mercadien’s Ken Kamen Appears on Reuters Business News

May 18, 2020Ken Kamen, president of Mercadien Asset Management, is a regular featured commentator on the Reuters Business and Personal Finance program hosted by Fred Katayama. On May 15, 2020, Ken was…Read More

New PPP Guidance from the SBA Regarding Good Faith Need Certification

May 14, 2020On May 13, the SBA released new guidance regarding the required good faith certification of need by PPP loan applicants, providing safe harbor to all recipients of less than $2…Read More

Surviving Technology Overload During Quarantine

May 13, 2020 | By: Jenniffer FoxThe COVID-19 quarantine has been going on in the tri-state region since the first week of March, and is nothing like we have ever experienced before.  For most of us…Read More

The Role of the Board During Crisis

May 13, 2020 | By: Frank PinaWhether it’s a cyber-attack, an executive’s misconduct or the health and economic crisis resulting from COVID-19, the Board of Directors plays an important role in helping its organization navigate and…Read More

Managing Director Frank Pina Co-Authors Article for Fraud Magazine

May 8, 2020Managing Director Frank Pina, CPA, CFF, CFE, CGMA, Co-Chair of Mercadien’s Forensic & Litigation Support Group, authored an article on Drexel University’s Fraud & Internal Control Case Competition with Barbara…Read More

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Implementation Guide

May 8, 2020 | By: Sherise D. Ritter & Kyle A. NeeldThe PPP Loan Program Evolution Owners of numerous small businesses, including those who are self-employed, applied for potentially forgivable loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) created as part of…Read More