Frank Pina
Frank Pina Selected as Champion CPA by Greater Philadelphia Chapter of PICPA
Princeton, NJ and Philadelphia, PA – The Mercadien Group is pleased to announce that Mr. Frank Pina, CPA, CFF, CFE, CGMA, a managing director and the co-chair of the Forensic…
Fighting Fraud in the School Yard
In the last decade, there were numerous reports of fraudulent acts committed by school officials, many resulting in criminal indictments and jail sentences for the perpetrators, as well as significant…
To Audit or Investigate: That Is The Question…
Internal audits serve to provide independent assurance that a company’s risk management, governance and control processes are operating effectively, and address issues that are fundamentally important to the survival and…
Surprise Audits Can Stop Fraud in its Tracks
Over the years, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) has consistently estimated that occupational fraud costs the typical organization 5% of its revenue annually. In its most recent biennial…
Protecting the Public Through Forensic Investigations
Recent headlines involving fraud, waste, and abuse within the public sector serve as constant reminders that conducting proactive audits in organizations are critical to cultivating success and accountability. These audits may uncover…
Legal Intelligencer Features Frank Pina Article on Employee Dishonesty Investigations
Employee dishonesty has long been defined as the intentional misappropriation of cash or merchandise from a company by an employee. Recent trends, however, point to a dynamic shift in these…
Accounting Department of Drexel University Recognizes Frank Pina
Thanks to your outstanding collaboration we finished a very successful year in the areas of teaching, student engagement, faculty development, and research. Our first full year in Gerri C. LeBow…
Mercadien’s Frank Pina Receives Young Leaders Award from the PICPA
The Mercadien Group is pleased to announce that Frank A. Pina, CPA, CGMA, CFF, CFE, managing director of The Mercadien Group, principal in Mercadien, P.C., Certified Public Accountants, and co-leader of…
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…
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…