Broker/dealer H.D. Vest Financial Services said that its assets under management in advisory accounts recently passed the $5 billion mark. The company said that figure helped propel its total assets under management to roughly $25 billion. The company began offering advisory solutions in 1987, and currently supports over 1,900 independent advisory consultants in its system of 5,500 advisors.
Just over half of accountants report being "highly satisfied" with their jobs, according to an ongoing survey — and perhaps just as important, the sources of dissatisfaction in the profession are becoming clearer and clearer.
Meanwhile, KPMG and Grant Thornton led in terms of new engagements among the largest audit firms.
Plus, Johnson Lambert launches a new practice; Kaufman Rossin names CIO; and other firm and personnel news from across the profession.
Plus, Bloomberg Tax Provision gets beefed up ; support for FileCabinet CS to expire in 2027; and other updates.
The wide-ranging Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act includes a requirement for a new IRS office to educate businesses about child care tax breaks.
One Range Rover, two Ferraris; quite a JOLT; live-video app; and other highlights of recent tax cases.
