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

Through Its Women’s Initiatives Program, Mercadien Sponsors & Participates In Multiple Women’s Forums

November 19, 2019Mercadien Women’s Initiatives  More than half of the firm’s professionals are females and all are included in Mercadien’s Women’s Initiatives Program, which has been ongoing since 2017.  The active, continuous…Read More

SBA Awards $20 Million Contract to Mercadien JV for Risk Mgmt. of 504 Loans

October 22, 2019The Mercadien Group is pleased to announce that its affiliate company, Kingstonville-Mercadien JV, LLC, has been awarded a five-year contract with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide risk-based…Read More

The Near-Term for Nonprofits

September 23, 2019 | By: Sherise D. RitterI am happy to report that once again, Kyle, Lovepreet and I visited Washington, D.C. to attend the American Institute of CPA’s Annual Not-for-Profit Conference, held each summer.  While there,…Read More

The Risk of Medicaid Recovery Audits

September 23, 2019 | By: Kyle A. NeeldIn the health and human services sector, the years-long transition in the provider claims payment system – from contracted cost to fee-for-service reimbursement – is nearly complete.  One question that…Read More

Mercadien Announces Executive Promotions; Names Ms. Raji Sathappan A Partner

September 20, 2019The Mercadien Group is pleased to announce several promotions within the firm’s corporate leadership team. Ms. Raji Sathappan, CPA, MBA, CRCM, CAMS, a member of the Financial Institutions Services Group,…Read More

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