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
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December 3, 2025 | The Palace at Somerset
333 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873
Changes to PPP – What Should You Know?
June 6, 2020 | By: Frank PinaOn June 5, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (PPPFA). The PPPFA provides flexibility to borrowers attempting to maximize the benefits provided…Read More
Government Accounting Standards Board Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
June 2, 2020 | By: Matthew DalySimilar to the private sector, state and local governments have not been immune to the impacts of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Statewide stay at home orders have limited staffing to…Read More
Mercadien Webinar Replay: SECURE & CARES Acts – Impacts on Your Retirement Plan
June 1, 2020Peter Ponzio, CPFA, Senior Vice President of Penn Investment Advisors, Inc. & Melissa B. Kurtzman, Shareholder & Co-Chair, Employee Benefits Practice Group of Littler presented a webinar SECURE & CARES…Read More
SBA Interim Final Rules on PPP Loan Forgiveness & Borrower/Lender Responsibilities
May 29, 2020 | By: Frank PinaOn May 22, 2020, new interim final rules were released by the Small Business Administration (SBA) providing guidance to borrowers and lenders regarding the SBA’s review process under the Paycheck…Read More
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