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

Mercadien Again Sponsors and Celebrates Holiday Community Service

December 14, 2018For its annual holiday-time community-giving day, Mercadien sponsored a service fair in partnership with the Office of Service Learning at Rider University and students in the Bonner Community Scholars program. …Read More

Frank Pina Receives Distinguished Achievement Award from Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

December 10, 2018The Mercadien Group congratulates managing director and co-chair of its Forensic & Litigation Support Services Group, Mr. Frank Pina, CPA, CFF, CFE, CGMA, who was bestowed the Distinguished Achievement Award…Read More

Enterprise Risk – Are You Properly Managing It?

November 15, 2018 | By: Sherise D. RitterWhen I ask my clients if they have a formal risk management process and plan, the discussion often goes to insurance.  I get a “Yes, our buildings and other fixed…Read More

Are You Ready… For The New Nonprofit ASUs?

November 15, 2018 | By: Lovepreet ButtarIn our August 2018 newsletter, we highlighted the four new accounting standards updates (ASU) that will impact nonprofits in the next few years. ASU 2016-14, Presentation of Financial Statements of…Read More

The Impact of the Opioid Crisis on Treatment Providers

November 1, 2018 | By: Matthew SmierciakOpioid use and addiction have reached epidemic proportions in this country.  According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2016, an average of 115 Americans per day…Read More

Mercadien Partner Michelle Everman Participates in Panel Discussion on Planned Giving

October 20, 2018Michelle V. Everman, CPA, PFS, CGMA, Managing Director & Co-Chair of Mercadien’s Individual Services and Family Office Group, participated with other experts in a panel discussion on the topics of Estate…Read More

Lessons to Lessen Business Divorce Disputes

October 15, 2018 | By: Frank PinaWhether between partners in life or partners in business, disagreements are inevitable.  As with those in life, some business relationships become irreparable, ultimately leading to a business divorce.  This is…Read More

Forensic Accounting in the Public Sector

October 15, 2018 | By: Gina HollandTraditional roles of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in the public sector, whether at the federal, state or local level, revolve around the areas of auditing, financial reporting and management accounting.…Read More

Philadelphia Controller’s Office Releases Results of Independent Accountant’s Examination by Mercadien

October 12, 2018The Office of the Controller of the City of Philadelphia, PA announced that it received and responded to the results of its first independent, external accountant examination in more than…Read More

Mercadien Announces Managing Director and Other Promotions

October 1, 2018The Mercadien Group is pleased to announce several executive promotions within the firm.  Mr. Digesh Patel, CPA, MBA, RMA, CGMA, PSA, a director in the firm’s Government Services Group, has…Read More