Peeking Behind the Curtain: Exploring IRS Audit Technique Guides

Overview

Have you ever considered a tax audit from the perspective of an IRS examiner? This session explains how you can use IRS Audit Technique Guides (ATGs) to enhance tax compliance. You will obtain a glimpse of the audit process from the viewpoint of an IRS agent as we explore insights that the IRS provides to its own examiners. 

Highlights

• Overview of ATGs
• Best practices for utilizing ATGs
• Salient provisions of selected ATGs
• Insights auditors may obtain from analytical procedures
• Nuances associated with selected industries

Prerequisites

Basic taxation knowledge

Designed For

CPAs in public practice or members in industry who desire clarity regarding IRS audits of tax returns

Objectives

• Identify guidance that IRS auditors use when examining tax returns
• Distinguish industry-specific nuances for an auditor's perspective
• Apply IRS guidance when preparing income tax returns

Preparation

None

Notice

This course is offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible in the My CPE Tracker section of the ISCPA website. Course access information will be emailed directly to you by Accounting Continuing Professional Education Network (ACPEN).