Webinar Details
Course 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.
Learning Objectives
- Identify how IRS Audit Technique Guides (ATGs) provide insight into the audit process and the procedures used by IRS examiners.
- Recognize how to use IRS Audit Technique Guides to strengthen tax compliance, improve documentation, and better prepare for potential IRS examinations.
Prerequisites
- None
Who Should Attend
CPAs, EAs, accounting/finance professionals impacted by IRS audits.
Advanced Preparation
None
Presenter Details
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Chris Harper
- Presenter
Chris Harper, CPA, MBA is the Director of Education at Hungerford Nichols and an affiliate instructor of accounting for Grand Valley State University. A frequent speaker and instructor, Chris has taught a variety of continuing education courses on accounting, tax, and finance topics.
NASBA Sponsor
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Encoursa is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: NASBAregistry.org.
IRS Approved
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Encoursa LLC is an IRS-approved continuing education provider. Provider #: KKRBE
Date & Time
CPE
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Purchase options
Live Webinar
Peeking Behind the Curtain: Exploring IRS Audit Technique Guides
by Chris Harper from Encoursa
- Sep 10, 2026
- 1:00 PM EDT
- Credits: 2.00
$42.00
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