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

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

Sherise Ritter Presents Webinar for HITS Consulting – Post COVID-19: Resuming Your Practice After the Pause

May 5, 2020Sherise D. Ritter, CPA, CGFM, CGMA, PSA, Managing Director & Co-Chair of Mercadien’s Nonprofit & Human Services Group, was a featured speaker in HITS Consulting’s April 30th webinar – Post…Read More

Cash Flow Considerations for the “New Normal”

April 29, 2020 | By: Frank PinaDue to COVID-19 and its effects on the economy, a major concern for all businesses is liquidity.  Preserving cash flow should be a focus for business owners, whether they are…Read More

Paycheck Protection Program Reloaded

April 29, 2020On April 24, 2020, President Trump signed another Coronavirus relief package into law that included an expansion of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), making an additional $310 billion available to…Read More

A Discussion on COVID-19 & Its Impact on Organizations

April 23, 2020Mercadien Managing Directors Kyle Neeld, Lee Boss, Sherise (Sherry) Ritter and Frank Pina all sat down online and had an open discussion answering frequently asked questions as it relates to…Read More

PPP came through for me! Now what do I do?

April 23, 2020 | By: Frank PinaOwners of numerous small businesses applied for potentially forgivable loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) created as part of the CARES Act, designed to incentivize employers to maintain payroll…Read More

I’m Self-Employed, How Will the Paycheck Protection Program Help Me?

April 17, 2020 | By: Frank PinaThe Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a potentially forgivable loan designed to support small businesses (in operation as of February 15, 2020) with immediate cash during the worst of the…Read More