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

Frank Pina Selected to Receive the Annual NJBIZ Forty Under 40 Award

September 3, 2014Frank Pina, CPA, CFF, CFE, CGMA, managing director of The Mercadien Group, principal in Mercadien, P.C., Certified Public Accountants, and a leader of its forensic and litigation support practice, has…Read More

NJAMHAA News features Mercadien Financial Services and Expertise for Nonprofits

September 1, 2014The previous issue of NJAMHAA News featured Mercadien Technologies, one of six companies that make up the Mercadien Group. While Mercadien Technologies handles the encryption and other technological aspects of…Read More

Lisa Thouin Elected to the Board of Trustees of Enable Inc.

August 27, 2014Lisa M. Thouin, CPA, CGMA, managing director of The Mercadien Group, principal in Mercadien, P.C., Certified Public Accountants, and co-leader of its Nonprofit Services Group, has been elected to the…Read More

Mercadien Hosts Seminar on Risk Management for Nonprofit Executives

August 12, 2014More than 30 chief and financial executives of New Jersey nonprofit organizations attended The Mercadien Group’s complimentary breakfast seminar, “How to Manage Risk,” at its offices on August 5, 2014.…Read More

MidJersey Chamber of Commerce Honors Sherise Ritter as Citizen of the Year

August 4, 2014Sherise Ritter is living proof that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Growing up in Hamilton Square, one of her earliest altruistic experiences was helping her mother raise…Read More

Reverse Mortgages: A Holistic Approach

July 29, 2014 | By: Darryn Silver Murdoch – Reverse Mortgage NetworkThe Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), aka reverse mortgage, is an extraordinary tool when utilized in the proper manner at the proper time for the proper individual. Read More

File & Suspend: A Social Security Strategy

July 29, 2014 | By: Michelle V. EvermanThe file and suspend Social Security strategy received media attention after the 2015 fiscal budget was released by the White House earlier this year. The Obama administration, in their budget narrative…Read More

The New VUCA Paradigm

July 17, 2014 | By: Sherise D. RitterMercadien’s Nonprofit Co-Services leader, Lisa Thouin, and I attended the AICPA’s Not-For-Profit (NFP) Industry Conference, a three-day event in Washington, D.C., where we learned about industry trends, developments on the…Read More

5 Steps to Achieve Your Financial Goals

July 10, 2014 | By: Michelle V. EvermanWhat are your financial aspirations for the coming year? Would you like to pay off some high-interest debt? Step up your retirement savings? Set aside enough for an exciting vacation?…Read More

Taxpayer Bill Of Rights Recently Adopted By IRS

July 10, 2014 | By: Richard S. WillingerAt the urging of the taxpayer advocate for the past seven years, the IRS recently adopted the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. While the rights are not new, this is the…Read More