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Peeking Behind the Curtain: Exploring IRS Audit Technique Guides


Total Credits: 2 including 2 Taxes - Technical

Average Rating:
   13
Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  IRS Approved |  Tax
Faculty:
Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
2 Hours
License:
Expires 30 day(s) after program date.

Dates
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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. 

Basic Course Information

Learning 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

Major Subjects
  • 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

Course Materials

Faculty

Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA's Profile

Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA Related Seminars and Products


Chris has been serving the tax and accounting needs of individuals and closely-held businesses since 1998. As a frequent speaker, he has taught a variety of continuing education courses for several state CPA societies. Chris is frequently interviewed by media outlets on a variety of financial, tax, and accounting topics.


Dates

Sat, Feb 21, 2026 - 2:00 PM to 3:49 PM EST
Wed, Mar 11, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 4:49 PM EDT
Wed, Mar 25, 2026 - 4:00 PM to 5:49 PM EDT
Thu, Apr 02, 2026 - 7:00 PM to 8:49 PM EDT
Mon, Apr 13, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 12:49 PM EDT
Thu, May 14, 2026 - 2:00 PM to 3:49 PM EDT
Wed, May 27, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 4:49 PM EDT
Fri, Jun 12, 2026 - 4:00 PM to 5:49 PM EDT
Tue, Jun 23, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 11:49 AM EDT
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 1:49 PM EDT
Fri, Jul 10, 2026 - 2:00 PM to 3:49 PM EDT
Wed, Jul 22, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 4:49 PM EDT
Mon, Aug 10, 2026 - 4:00 PM to 5:49 PM EDT
Wed, Aug 26, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 11:49 AM EDT
Wed, Sep 02, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 1:49 PM EDT
Thu, Sep 17, 2026 - 2:00 PM to 3:49 PM EDT
Thu, Oct 08, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 4:49 PM EDT
Fri, Oct 23, 2026 - 4:00 PM to 5:49 PM EDT
Fri, Nov 06, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 11:49 AM EST
Mon, Nov 16, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 1:49 PM EST
Sat, Dec 05, 2026 - 2:00 PM to 3:49 PM EST
Wed, Dec 16, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 4:49 PM EST
Mon, Dec 28, 2026 - 4:00 PM to 5:49 PM EST
Fri, Jan 08, 2027 - 10:00 AM to 11:49 AM EST
Mon, Jan 18, 2027 - 12:00 PM to 1:49 PM EST
Mon, Feb 08, 2027 - 2:00 PM to 3:49 PM EST
Tue, Feb 23, 2027 - 3:00 PM to 4:49 PM EST
Fri, Mar 05, 2027 - 4:00 PM to 5:49 PM EST
Wed, Mar 17, 2027 - 10:00 AM to 11:49 AM EDT
Thu, Apr 08, 2027 - 12:00 PM to 1:49 PM EDT
Fri, Apr 23, 2027 - 2:00 PM to 3:49 PM EDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Advanced Preparation None
Course Developer

Harp DOC, LLC


Designed For CPAs in public practice or members in industry who desire clarity regarding IRS audits of tax returns
Yellow Book No
Original Recording Date 04/2025
Prerequisites Basic taxation knowledge
Date Added to Catalog 03/2025

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Total Reviews: 13

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