Peeking Behind the Curtain: Exploring IRS Audit Technique Guides

Course Details

Date

Wednesday, December 16, 2026

10:00am – 11:49am

Field of Study

Taxation

Course Number

A8006987

CPE Credit

2.0 hours CPE credit

Level of Knowledge

Intermediate

Vendor

ACPEN

Prerequisites

Basic taxation knowledge

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. 

Highlights

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

Objectives

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

Designed For

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

Course Pricing

Member Fee

Applicable if you are a HSCPA member in good standing.

$89.00
Non-Member Fee

Applicable if you are not a HSCPA member.

$119.00
Your Price $119.00

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