Behind the Curtain: Exploring IRS Audit Technique Guides
Behind the Curtain: Exploring IRS Audit Technique Guides
CPE Credit:
2
Overview
Description:
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.
This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Field of Study:
Taxes (2.0 CPE)
Instructor
Instructor:
Dr. Christopher J. Harper, CPA, MBA
Additional Details
Who should attend:
CPAs in public practice or members in industry who desire clarity regarding IRS audits of tax returns.
Program Level:
Intermediate
Program Content:
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:
- 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
Learning Objectives:
After attending this presentation, you will be able to…
- 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
Prerequisites:
Basic taxation knowledge
Advanced Preparation:
None
Developed By:
Chris Harper, CPA
Format:
Group-Internet-Based
Course Code:
CHCHBTC2
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Behind the Curtain: Exploring IRS Audit Technique Guides
Course Code:
CHCHBTC2
Program Level:
Intermediate
Description:
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.
This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Program Content:
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:
- 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
Learning Objectives:
After attending this presentation, you will be able to…
- 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
Who should attend:
CPAs in public practice or members in industry who desire clarity regarding IRS audits of tax returns.
Developed By:
Chris Harper, CPA
Instructor:
Dr. Christopher J. Harper, CPA, MBA
CPE Credit:
2
Field of Study:
Taxes (2.0 CPE)
Prerequisites:
Basic taxation knowledge
Advanced Preparation:
None
Format:
Group-Internet-Based
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Register By Phone: Call 877.370.2220 and press “1” for the webinar hotline to register
Price
Single Registration
$89.00
Upcoming Dates
- 5/22/2025 @ 10:30 AM
- 6/4/2025 @ 10:30 AM
- 6/20/2025 @ 12:00 PM
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- 7/24/2025 @ 4:00 PM
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