Accounting and Consulting for Nonprofits
Stephen Noon
September 2023 | By:
Employer 401(K) Plan Remittances - How Much Time & Risk Do You Have? Internal Control Considerations During a Pandemic
Stephen Noon is a Managing Director at Mercadien, P.C., Certified Public Accountants, and a member of the firm’s Audit and Assurance and Private Company Services Groups. He is responsible for managing and performing audits, reviews and compilations; evaluating systems of internal controls; and preparing financial statements. Steve specializes in working with clients in the corporate…
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Benjamin McDannell
September 2022 | By:
Brittany Dintinger
Benjamin McDannell is a director with Mercadien, P.C., Certified Public Accountants, which he joined in July 2013. As a member of the Firm’s Audit and Assurance and Private Company Service Groups, he supervises engagement teams in performing audits of commercial and nonprofit entities as well as employee benefit plans. In the commercial sector, Ben has…
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Raphael J. Carletti
September 2022 | By:
Brittany Dintinger
RJ Carletti is a director in Mercadien’s Nonprofit & Human Services Group, primarily working on audit engagements for trade associations, private schools, and human services organizations. Mr. Carletti also occasionally works with for-profit organizations, which include manufacturing companies, real estate development companies, minor league athletic teams, and employee 401(k) plans. RJ plans and manages numerous…
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Bjondina Karpuzi
September 2019 | By:
Ashley Webb
Bjondina Karpuzi is a managing director of The Mercadien Group; principal in Mercadien, P.C., CPAs; and a member of the firm’s Private Company and Advisory Services Groups. Bjondina serves as a trusted advisor to her commercial and nonprofit clients and is responsible for planning and overseeing various types of engagements for these clients. In addition…
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Lovepreet Buttar
July 2017 | By:
Tax Implications on Foreign Investments How Does Your Board Stack Up? AICPA Asks the IRS to Change Form 990 Are You Ready… For The New Nonprofit ASUs? Advocacy vs. Lobbying by Nonprofits Nonprofit Grants & Contracts - It’s Time to Implement FASB ASU 2018-08 Nonprofit Accounting Standards Update No. 2020-07 Nonprofits - What’s Keeping You Up At Night? What Do You Need to Know About the Accelerating Charitable Efforts (ACE) Act? Lessons Learned for Nonprofits: Reflecting on the Lease Accounting Standard
As a Managing Director with Mercadien’s Nonprofit and Human Services Group, Lovepreet Buttar has extensive experience performing and overseeing audit engagements for various nonprofit organizations, including associations, schools, private foundations, and health and human services organizations. She is passionate about helping these organizations support their constituents and achieve their mission. She is also head of…
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Jack H. Fein
May 2017 | By:
Ashley Webb
As the age-old saying goes, “knowledge is power,” and Jack Fein believes it. An instrumental member of Mercadien for more than four decades, Jack educates colleagues, clients, and other professionals on nonprofit regulations and accounting issues. Founding the firm’s Nonprofit and Human Services Group over 30 years ago, Jack is still extensively involved in the…
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Sherise D. Ritter
May 2017 | By:
NJ Business Magazine features article on Risk Management by Sherise Ritter Sherise Ritter article on nonprofit mergers featured in NJAMHAA News MidJersey Chamber Features Nonprofit Cyber Security Article by Sherise Ritter Nonprofits Should Assess Cyber Security Risks and Preparedness Would Your Nonprofit Benefit From an Alliance or Merger? The New VUCA Paradigm Nonprofits Should Keep Strategic Planning Top of Mind Have You Heard the Word Merger Lately? Avoid Common Nonprofit Financial-Reporting Errors Why Sound Board Oversight is Essential to Your Organization Trends in Family Philanthropy 6 Challenges Nonprofit Executives are Facing Nonprofits Should Focus On Building Volunteerism As U.S. Volunteer Rates Continue To Decline Measuring Fundraising Effectiveness Assessing Near-Term Nonprofit Challenges A Sustainable Business Model - More Important Than Ever The IRS TE/GE Office 2018 Work Plan 3 Changes to Unrelated Business Income Focusing on 4 New Nonprofit Accounting Standards Updates Enterprise Risk – Are You Properly Managing It? The Bottom Line on Parking Benefits Our Annual Business Plan - We Have One Too! The Near-Term for Nonprofits Nonprofits, Tax Changes & The SECURE Act The Interim Final Rule from the SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Implementation Guide Update to Our PPP Loan Forgiveness Implementation Guide Times Are Changing – Have You Reviewed & Updated Your Nonprofit’s Strategic Plan? Times Are Changing – Have You Reviewed & Updated Your Strategic Plan? Nonprofits - What’s Keeping You Up At Night? Benefits of an Outsourced or Fractional CFO 5 Tips for Managing Risk at Your Organization Succession Planning for Nonprofits: Securing Continuity & Driving Growth
Sherise Ritter, or Sherry to her colleagues and clients, is all about keeping lines of communication open. As a Managing Director and Co-Chair of the firm’s Nonprofit and Human Services Group, as well as the Advisory Services Group, communication is the key to success in Sherry’s eyes. Serving as a trusted advisor, she meets with all of…
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Kyle A. Neeld
May 2017 | By:
Is Your Payroll Service Provider Really Remitting Your Taxes? Trending Now in the Nonprofit Sector Kyle Neeld featured in NJ Business Magazine - Trending Now in the Nonprofit Sector How Nonprofits Should Manage Risk Migration to EMV Chip Card Technology and Your Nonprofit What’s Your Organization’s Performance Score? When Nonprofits are Taxed on Unrelated Business Income The Future of Philanthropy is Bright as Millennials Mature Assessing Internal Controls Streamlining Fundraising Licensure Through a Single Portal Initiative Creating a Positive Donor Event Experience The Risk of Medicaid Recovery Audits Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Implementation Guide Update to Our PPP Loan Forgiveness Implementation Guide PPP2 is Here – What You Need to Know Summary & Highlights of the American Rescue Plan Act Embracing Change The Right Way: Reimagining Technology Management The Challenges and Opportunities HR is Facing in a Digital-First World
Kyle Neeld is a managing director of The Mercadien Group and a principal with Mercadien, P.C., Certified Public Accountants. A seasoned public accounting professional with more than 20 years of experience, Mr. Neeld has significant experience in the areas of audits, reviews, compilations, agreed-upon procedures and various consulting engagements for nonprofit organizations and businesses. Mr.…
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