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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Retire At Your Own Risk
October 11, 2016 | By: Myron M. GellmanCan you believe that the oldest Baby Boomers (who were born in 1946) will turn 70 this year? Although a lot of younger Boomers continue to be actively involved in…Read More
Could A PEO Prune Your Employment-Related Hassles?
October 11, 2016 | By: Lee D. BossFor business owners, employment-related hassles can sprout like weeds and quickly grow out of control. If you find yourself constantly getting tangled in a thicket of HR and payroll problems,…Read More
Student Debt – A Growing National Crisis
September 22, 2016 | By: Christopher SeizOver 70 percent of Bachelor’s degree recipients need to borrow money to attend college – having racked up $1.3 trillion in student loan debt nationally. With the average debt being…Read More
Holiday Saving Starts NOW
September 22, 2016 | By: Marguerite L. MountSummer was the time to get away, but now we’re back to school, college, and work. Before we know it, Thanksgiving will be over and the holidays will be nipping…Read More
When Nonprofits are Taxed on Unrelated Business Income
September 21, 2016 | By: Kyle A. NeeldWhile most nonprofits are operated primarily to be tax exempt, it doesn’t mean they won’t pay business income tax. When nonprofits generate income on unrelated activities, this can result in thatRead More
Trends in Family Philanthropy
September 21, 2016 | By: Sherise D. RitterWhether you are a family foundation or a grant-seeker, we thought you would find some interest in these trends. Family foundation giving almost doubled between 2002 and 2013 and the…Read More
Is Your Payroll Service Provider Really Remitting Your Taxes?
August 3, 2016 | By: Kyle A. NeeldAt a recent client board meeting I was asked how an organization would know if their payroll service provider was remitting the payroll taxes on their behalf. In light of…Read More
Our Annual Business Plan – We Have One Too!
August 3, 2016 | By: Sherise D. RitterWell we did it again – we went to Washington to recharge, regroup and visit with our nonprofit peers to convene about top of mind subjects at the AICPA not…Read More
Lines of Defense – The Key Challenges in Integrating Control Activities
August 2, 2016 | By: Raji SathappanThe current economic environment and significant risk events over the last few years have caused companies to maintain a renewed focus on the effectiveness of risk management. Substantial amounts have…Read More