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Peeking Behind the Curtain: Exploring IRS Audit Technique Guides


Total Credits: 2 including 2 Taxes - Technical

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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

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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

Thu, May 22, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 1:49 PM PDT
Tue, Jun 10, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 2:49 PM PDT
Sat, Jun 21, 2025 - 7:00 AM to 8:49 AM PDT
Tue, Jun 24, 2025 - 8:00 AM to 9:49 AM PDT
Fri, Jul 11, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 10:49 AM PDT
Mon, Jul 28, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 11:49 AM PDT
Sat, Aug 02, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 12:49 PM PDT
Wed, Aug 20, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 1:49 PM PDT
Mon, Sep 08, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 2:49 PM PDT
Thu, Sep 25, 2025 - 4:00 PM to 5:49 PM PDT
Wed, Oct 01, 2025 - 8:00 AM to 9:49 AM PDT
Tue, Oct 21, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 10:49 AM PDT
Fri, Nov 14, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 11:49 AM PST
Fri, Nov 21, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 12:49 PM PST
Mon, Dec 01, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 1:49 PM PST
Thu, Dec 11, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 2:49 PM PST
Thu, Dec 11, 2025 - 4:00 PM to 5:49 PM PST
Thu, Dec 18, 2025 - 7:00 AM to 8:49 AM PST
Sat, Jan 03, 2026 - 8:00 AM to 9:49 AM PST
Mon, Jan 19, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 10:49 AM PST
Wed, Feb 04, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 11:49 AM PST
Sat, Feb 21, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 12:49 PM PST
Wed, Mar 11, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 1:49 PM PDT
Wed, Mar 25, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 2:49 PM PDT
Thu, Apr 02, 2026 - 4:00 PM to 5:49 PM PDT
Mon, Apr 13, 2026 - 8:00 AM to 9:49 AM PDT

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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