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 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…
Big Choices When Deciding Where To Retire
About 15% of people in households with incomes of more than $100,000 move to a new destination when they retire – While the majority of baby boomers choose to stay put…
Back To School – 3 Little Lessons About Money
With the kids headed back to school, let’s talk about some of the important skills they’ll need your help with to master. It’s important to already know the key points…
The Equifax Data Breach – What to Do
On September 7, 2017, Equifax, one of the three main credit reporting agencies, announced a massive data security breach that exposed vital personal identification data— including names, addresses, birthdates, and…
Introducing BDO’s First Nonprofit Benchmarking Survey
There are over 1.5 million tax‑exempt organizations currently operating in the United States, each with a unique mission and focus. Given the diversity in the industry, nonprofit leaders consistently face…
The Future of Philanthropy is Bright as Millennials Mature
Many organizations operate under the presumption that millennials are not as charitably committed compared to older generations. New research findings are challenging this misconception. Results from a recent study commissioned…
Assessing Near-Term Nonprofit Challenges
Friends and colleagues, I am writing this on the train ride home from Washington D.C., where Kyle, Lovepreet and I attended the annual AICPA Not-for-Profit Conference. The three-day getaway gives…
New Jersey High Schools Create and Innovate at Regional Money$peak Competition
Princeton, NJ – The regionally expanded third year of the Money$peak Competition, presented by the Mercadien Foundation and Rider University with participating student teams from surrounding New Jersey high school…
What You Need to Know About Website Compliance and the ADA
Banks continue to receive demand letters from attorneys claiming that their websites are not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Should you be worried? In this…
Measuring Fundraising Effectiveness
While fundraising is a major activity for all nonprofits, it is especially vital for small organizations that rely on it as a major source of revenue. In today’s competitive landscape,…
