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
NJ.com – Princeton’s Mercadien Group Announces Promotions
PRINCETON — Conrad L. Druker, CPA and Managing Director of The Mercadien Group, is pleased to announce that Bryan E. Screws, CPA, MBA, CGMA, PMP, and Lovepreet Buttar, CPA, MBA,…
Mercadien Announces Two Promotions to Manager
Conrad L. Druker, CPA and Managing Director of The Mercadien Group, is pleased to announce that Mr. Bryan E. Screws, CPA, MBA, CGMA, PMP, and Ms. Lovepreet Buttar, CPA, MBA,…
Frank Pina Receives Young Leaders Award from the PICPA
With the Young Leaders Awards, PICPA annually recognizes members under the age of 40 who demonstrate a commitment to the accounting profession through active PICPA or community volunteer activities. Keep…
Ken Kamen Discusses Fed with Reuters Business
Mercadien 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…
Dealing With Employee Dishonesty Allegations
In 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…
Bitcoin in Brief: The Mystery Unraveled
Many 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…
Trending Now in the Nonprofit Sector
It’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,…
Are You Ready for TRID?
Effective 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…
Steep Penalties for Excess Benefit Transactions
In 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…
Mercadien Hosts Seminar for Bank Executives on New CFPB Loan Regulations
More 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…
