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 is a Proud Sponsor of the Center for Nonprofits Conference! Be Sure to Stop by Our Booth!

December 3, 2025  |  The Palace at Somerset
333 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873

Mercadien CPAs Awarded Exclusive PFS Credential

April 1, 2015The Mercadien Group is pleased to announce that two of the firm’s managing directors, Marguerite L. Mount and Michelle V. Everman, have been awarded the Personal Financial Specialist (PFSSM) credential…Read More

Mercadien Group Managing Directors earn prestigious PFS credential

April 1, 2015The Mercadien Group is pleased to announce that two of the firm’s managing directors, Marguerite L. Mount and Michelle V. Everman, have been awarded the Personal Financial Specialist (PFSSM) credential…Read More

Why and How a Nonprofit Should Establish an Operating Reserve

March 26, 2015 | By: John TrenchCongratulations!  The nonprofit organization you manage, or represent as a member of the Board of Governance, has made the strategic decision to establish an operating reserve.  Making this decision is…Read More

The Affordable Care Act and Employers

March 26, 2015 | By: Eric M. WhelanThe Affordable Care Act (ACA) contains several tax provisions that affect employers. Under the ACA, an employer’s workforce size is significant because this information determines which provisions apply.An employer’s size…Read More

Financial Literacy Extended With Mercadien Foundation’s $martWorkplace Initiative

March 23, 2015Everyone knows that sex, religion and politics are out of bounds for discussion in polite company, right?  Now is a good time to recognize another taboo topic that should be…Read More

2015 Financial Literacy Month

March 19, 2015 | By: Christopher SeizFinancial literacy, defined as the ability to use knowledge and skills to manage financial resources effectively for a lifetime of well-being, is a long-standing issue that was publically recognized in…Read More

Marguerite Mount Named Annual Honoree by Family Guidance Center

March 4, 2015The Mercadien Group is pleased to announce that Marguerite L. Mount, CPA, CGMA; managing director; principal in Mercadien, P.C., CPAs; and leader of the firm’s Individual Services Group, has been…Read More

Performance Auditing – A Step Towards Improving Your Business

February 24, 2015 | By: Emily A. HoffmanAlthough most everyone is familiar with the term audit, a lesser-recognized type of service provided through examination of records is known as a performance audit. These can be described as…Read More

Learn How Impending New Regulatory Reforms Will Affect Your Entity

February 24, 2015 | By: Christine ThomasOn December 26, 2013, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued its final grant reform rules to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards,…Read More

Budget Less, Forecast In Real Time A Winning Strategy For Some

February 18, 2015 | By: Lee D. BossBudgeting seems to be going out of vogue in some company circles as financial markets, and the economy at large, is becoming increasingly volatile and more difficult to predict. In…Read More