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
Tips for Complying With New HMDA Rules
Once again, banking compliance professionals are in full swing preparing for the new HMDA rules. This is the biggest change since the recent TRID rules that banks still are getting…
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
On November 2, 2017, the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee released a comprehensive tax reform bill called the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.” The bill has a…
Advocacy vs. Lobbying by Nonprofits
Do you get a little nervous when anyone talks about lobbying? What about advocacy? Do you know the difference between the two? There are many issues facing the nonprofit industry,…
Does Your Human Service Provider Agency Have a Sustainable Business Model?
I’ve been helping numerous clients work through recent challenges stemming from funders’ demands, many of which are changing an organization’s entire way of getting paid. Take, as an example, a…
The Sandwich Generation
An early morning stop at the hospital to visit your parent and to catch the doctor on their morning rounds, a hurried arrival at work, making follow-up appointments for your…
Medicare Open Enrollment
Medicare Open Enrollment, also known as the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), runs from October 15 through December 7 each year. During this time of year you can change your Part…
Mercadien Announces Managing Director And Other Promotions
Princeton, NJ – Conrad L. Druker, CPA, CGMA, managing director of The Mercadien Group and managing principal of Mercadien, P.C., CPAs, is pleased to announce that Joseph J. Maruca, CPA, CGMA, PSA, has…
Back To School – 3 Little Lessons About Money
With the kids headed back to school, let’s talk about some of the important skills they’ll need your help with to master. It’s important to already know the key points…
The Equifax Data Breach – What to Do
On September 7, 2017, Equifax, one of the three main credit reporting agencies, announced a massive data security breach that exposed vital personal identification data— including names, addresses, birthdates, and…
Introducing BDO’s First Nonprofit Benchmarking Survey
There are over 1.5 million tax‑exempt organizations currently operating in the United States, each with a unique mission and focus. Given the diversity in the industry, nonprofit leaders consistently face…
