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

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April 9, 2024  |  8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Ken Kamen Discusses Fed with Reuters Business

September 14, 2015Mercadien Asset Management President Ken Kamen talks with Bobbi Rebell about the Fed’s lack of action, why he thinks it is time to raise rates, and why they won’t in…Read More

Dealing With Employee Dishonesty Allegations

September 10, 2015 | By: Frank PinaIn years past, employee dishonesty was recognized in straightforward terms, mainly involving the intentional misappropriation of cash or merchandise from a company by an employee. However, trends today demonstrate a…Read More

Bitcoin in Brief: The Mystery Unraveled

September 10, 2015 | By: Joseph Galdo & Joseph GaldoMany of us have overheard or joined discussions with friends and colleagues regarding bitcoin.  Perhaps you have skimmed articles discussing its potential as a commodity or its future demise as…Read More

Trending Now in the Nonprofit Sector

August 19, 2015 | By: Kyle A. NeeldIt’s difficult to recall another time period in recent history when nonprofit organizations faced such a preponderance of financial and operational challenges and new developments.  Every time you turn around,…Read More

Are You Ready for TRID?

August 19, 2015 | By: Gina HollandEffective October 3rd, 2015, creditors will be required to comply with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures Rule, also known as the TRID Rule. As with any…Read More

Steep Penalties for Excess Benefit Transactions

August 19, 2015 | By: Christine ThomasIn recent years, the IRS has increased its audits of not-for-profit organizations. One of the hot-button topics is asset protection, which includes monitoring private inurement and private benefit transactions by…Read More

Mercadien Hosts Seminar for Bank Executives on New CFPB Loan Regulations

July 23, 2015More than 40 chief executive, audit, compliance and financial officers from commercial and community banks in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York attended The Mercadien Group’s seminar, “Are You Ready…Read More

Understanding the Importance of Directors and Officers Insurance

July 23, 2015 | By: John TrenchMany individuals volunteer to serve on the boards of directors or trustees of nonprofit organizations they believe serve an important role in the community.  The reasons individuals decide to lend…Read More

Sherise Ritter article on nonprofit mergers featured in NJAMHAA News

July 20, 2015Congratulations to the recipients of NJAMHAA’s Courage & Compassion Awards, which were presented during the Annual Conference, Inspiring Progress, Seizing Opportunities on April 15, 2015. “Those we honored epitomize the theme of the conference…Read More

Warren Broudy Featured in Press of Atlantic City article on Atlantic County Audit

July 7, 2015An auditor has given Atlantic County the highest opinion possible for its 2014 audit, with no recommendations for improvement, said County Treasurer Bonnie Lindaw. “It’s the best we can get,”…Read More