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
Real Woman Magazine Features Michelle Everman
You’ve probably heard stories like Michelle Everman’s before – at least, the first chapter: Four years into a promising career as a certified public accountant at one of the “Big…
Philadelphia VIP Features Frank Pina and Mercadien Foundation
The partnership began when Frank Pina, a Principal and Managing Director of the Mercadien Group, attended VIP’s Awards Night in 2012 and expressed an interest in helping achieve VIP’s mission…
Focus on Fair Lending Compliance
Fair lending compliance remains in high focus with federal and state regulators. The Department of Justice recently created a new fair lending enforcement unit staffed with economists, attorneys and an…
Achieve Growth Through Compliance Leadership
The banking industry has seen noted changes in income margins for institutions of all sizes over the last five to ten years. Growth strategies focused solely on revenue channels are…
Christoper Seiz of The Mercadien Foundation Discusses Financial Literacy
Since 2004, the U.S. Senate has recognized April as National Financial Literacy Month in an attempt to encourage learning new financial skills, improve personal financial well-being and reduce the stigma…
Salvatore Zerilli on Navigating the Maze of Bank Regulations
Ever wonder why the name of your bank has changed eight times since you opened an account? With all the bank mergers taking place, it can be hard to remember…
Mercadien’s Frank Pina Named to Philadelphia Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” List
Princeton, NJ — Mr. Frank 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…
Trenton Times Quotes Marguerite Mount on Overlooked Deductions
Each year, the complexities of our tax code cause many taxpayers to leave money on the table when filing their returns. As they say, you must pay taxes but you…
Frank Pina Named To Philadelphia Business Journal’s 40 Under 40
At no time in Philadelphia’s recent history have the younger generations seem so energized and committed to building a better region. We see evidence of that all around us through…
It’s a Taxing Time of Year for Companies in Bankruptcy
Keeping on top of tax compliance is one aspect of the working relationship that debtors and bankruptcy professionals have with accountants or financial advisors. One pitfall I’ve seen is that…
