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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Exits Are Inevitable, Failure Is Not: Planning A Successful Exit

December 15, 2016 | By: Lee D. BossWe understand that business owners are so busy addressing today’s economic challenges that they can overlook the critical task of Exit Planning. We also understand that, at some point, all…Read More

Trump’s Proposed Tax Reforms Could Mean Big Changes For Individuals And Businesses

December 15, 2016 | By: Eric M. WhelanWith the election now behind us, we wanted to share President-elect Trump’s tax reform proposals for both individuals and businesses. Keep in mind that any changes in the current tax…Read More

6 Challenges Nonprofit Executives are Facing

December 6, 2016 | By: Sherise D. RitterTo better understand what is keeping nonprofit executives up at night, Abila – a leading software provider to nonprofit organizations – surveyed 414 finance professionals who currently work for a…Read More

Are You Complying With New Procurement Standards Under Uniform Guidance?

November 15, 2016 | By: Digesh PatelFor all state, local and nonprofit entities that receive federal awards, whether direct or pass through, Uniform Guidance took effect with fiscal years that began after December 26, 2014. Procurement…Read More

Emerging Cyber Opportunities in Government Contracting

November 15, 2016 | By: Bob Craig & Shahryar Shaghaghi – BDO USAAmid the aftermath of troubling cybersecurity breaches at various government agencies—including the Office of Personnel Management—the U.S. government and Congress have pushed for a major increase in government focus and…Read More

What Happened While We Watched the Election Ads?

November 10, 2016 | By: Marguerite L. MountWith the election behind us, perhaps we can start thinking about other things and even focus on some events that we may have missed during the fall campaign.  On October…Read More

End of an Era? Potential Termination of the NJ-PA Reciprocal Tax Agreement

November 10, 2016 | By: Michelle V. EvermanGovernor Christie announced this week that he will NOT rescind the New Jersey – Pennsylvania Reciprocal Tax Agreement, as he threatened to do earlier this fall and I wrote about…Read More

HMDA – Get It Right! The New Rules

October 19, 2016 | By: Raji SathappanThe Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA)/Regulation C remains one of the top three most commonly cited laws by regulatory agencies. In 2010, Congress amended HMDA in the Dodd-Frank Act, which…Read More

Same-Day ACH Goes Live

October 19, 2016 | By: Lisa M. ThouinIn today’s ever-changing world, everything is moving faster, including Automated Clearing House (ACH) transactions, i.e., electronic payments. As you may be aware, effective September 23, 2016, the National Automated Clearinghouse…Read More

To Audit or Investigate: That Is The Question…

October 17, 2016 | By: Frank PinaInternal audits serve to provide independent assurance that a company’s risk management, governance and control processes are operating effectively, and address issues that are fundamentally important to the survival and…Read More