The Securities and Exchange Commission and the North American Securities Administrators Association have announced a national initiative designed to protect seniors from investment fraud and sales of unsuitable securities.The initiative, which builds on the success of cooperative efforts between the SEC and Florida regulators, in conjunction with the NASD, to crack down on senior investment fraud, will include targeted examinations to detect abusive sales tactics, aggressive enforcement of securities laws in cases of fraud against seniors, and active investor education.
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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.
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Meanwhile, KPMG and Grant Thornton led in terms of new engagements among the largest audit firms.
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Plus, Johnson Lambert launches a new practice; Kaufman Rossin names CIO; and other firm and personnel news from across the profession.
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Plus, Bloomberg Tax Provision gets beefed up ; support for FileCabinet CS to expire in 2027; and other updates.
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The wide-ranging Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act includes a requirement for a new IRS office to educate businesses about child care tax breaks.
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One Range Rover, two Ferraris; quite a JOLT; live-video app; and other highlights of recent tax cases.
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