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.

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Mercadien’s Ken Kamen Appears on Nightly Business Report

July 25, 2019Ken Kamen, president of Mercadien Asset Management, appeared on Nightly Business Report produced by CNBC on Friday, July 19th. Should investors be aggressive or patient with the stock market in…Read More

Moving from “Great, an Audit” to a Great Audit

July 16, 2019 | By: David Sullivan“Oh great, an audit!” When the word audit is seen or heard by most people working in any type of organization, it usually invokes a negative response.  They view the…Read More

Internal Audit: When Outsourcing Should Be Considered

July 16, 2019 | By: Sajan PatelExpansion and growth present both excitement and challenges for a company. During such periods, new systems are introduced, processes are redesigned and refined, and employees are trained in the changes.…Read More

Whether You Sell Your Business or Not, the Planning is the Same

June 12, 2019 | By: Lee D. BossThere are many things for you to consider as you think about the future of your business ownership: When is the right time to move on? How much money will…Read More

HIPAA Enforcement Reaches Record Levels

June 6, 2019 | By: Deborah A. Cmielewski, Esq. – Schenck Price Smith & King LLPIt is a well-publicized fact that HIPAA enforcement has been on the rise in recent years.  The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has now released its annual report, which confirmed…Read More

A Tax Deduction for Charitable Giving for NJ?

May 23, 2019 | By: New Jersey taxpayers may see a deduction for charitable giving for 2019 on the NJ-1040!  On March 25, 2019, the Senate voted in favor of Bill No. S2179 that would…Read More

How to Prepare Your 18-Year-Old for Financial Success

May 22, 2019 | By: Marguerite L. MountYour teenager is on the cusp of turning 18. As a parent, you want to ensure you make the correct financial decisions that set them up for a successful future.…Read More

Opportunity Zones

May 22, 2019 | By: Samuel J. KenworthyOn April 17, 2019, the Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations and further guidance related to Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) investments. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed into law…Read More

Do You Know How to Identify Elder Fraud & Financial Abuse?

May 1, 2019 | By: Jenniffer FoxThe Population Reference Bureau report, “Aging in the United States,” examines recent trends and disparities among adults ages 65 and older, and how baby boomers born between 1946 and 1964…Read More

The Bottom Line on Parking Benefits

March 6, 2019 | By: Sherise D. Ritter & Holly SaboBy now, many of our readers may have heard about what was a little-known wrinkle in the new tax law. Whether you have or haven’t, we are going to break…Read More