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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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
Devise Your Exit Strategy – An Early Start Helps Ensure A Good Outcome
July 19, 2016 | By: Myron M. GellmanEvery company owner needs an exit strategy — whether that involves transferring the business to family members or selling it to a management team or a third party. Regardless of…Read More
Preparing For The New Overtime Pay Rule
July 19, 2016 | By: Richard S. WillingerAfter much anticipation, the Department of Labor recently released a new rule that will change how employers compensate employees. Effective December 1, 2016, workers who earn above the previous threshold…Read More
Retirement Planning for the Self-Employed
July 13, 2016 | By: Michelle V. EvermanSelf-employed individuals are notoriously busy, but that does not mean that planning for retirement should be put on the back burner. A recent survey indicated that 70% of America’s 10…Read More
Gifting Wisely
July 13, 2016 | By: Holly SaboMost of us are familiar with the concept that we can gift a certain amount of money to another person every year without gift tax consequences and that there is…Read More
Mercadien’s Ken Kamen Discusses Impact of Brexit Vote with Reuters
June 20, 2016Mercadien Asset Management’s Ken Kamen talks with Bobbi Rebell about the impact of the Brexit vote on the financial markets, and what to watch after the vote this week. View…Read More
What’s Your Organization’s Performance Score?
June 14, 2016 | By: Kyle A. NeeldNonprofits are facing a new challenge as many donors, regulators and ratings agencies now are looking for performance reporting to be provided to them; that is, financial measurements as well…Read More