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:
- Product Setting: Expires 30 day(s) after program date.
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
IMPORTANT_CPE Credit Instructions_Read Before Webcast_Updated_2_2025 (442.6 KB) | Available after Purchase |
IRS Credit Instructions (267.1 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Peeking Behind the Curtain: Exploring IRS Audit Technique Guides Handout (3.2 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Faculty

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
Tue, May 06, 2025 - 02:00pm to 03:49pm EDT
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Thu, May 22, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:49pm EDT
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Tue, Jun 10, 2025 - 04:00pm to 05:49pm EDT
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Sat, Jun 21, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:49am EDT
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:49pm EDT
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Fri, Jul 11, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:49pm EDT
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Mon, Jul 28, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:49pm EDT
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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 - 02:00pm to 03:49pm EDT
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Wed, Aug 20, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:49pm EDT
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Mon, Sep 08, 2025 - 04:00pm to 05:49pm EDT
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Thu, Sep 25, 2025 - 07:00pm to 08:49pm EDT
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Wed, Oct 01, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:49pm EDT
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Tue, Oct 21, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:49pm EDT
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Fri, Nov 14, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:49pm EST
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Fri, Nov 21, 2025 - 02:00pm to 03:49pm EST
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Mon, Dec 01, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:49pm EST
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Thu, Dec 11, 2025 - 04:00pm to 05:49pm EST
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Thu, Dec 11, 2025 - 07:00pm to 08:49pm EST
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:49am EST
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Sat, Jan 03, 2026 - 11:00am to 12:49pm EST
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Mon, Jan 19, 2026 - 12:00pm to 01:49pm EST
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Wed, Feb 04, 2026 - 01:00pm to 02:49pm EST
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Sat, Feb 21, 2026 - 02:00pm to 03:49pm EST
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Wed, Mar 11, 2026 - 03:00pm to 04:49pm EDT
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Wed, Mar 25, 2026 - 04:00pm to 05:49pm EDT
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Thu, Apr 02, 2026 - 07:00pm to 08:49pm EDT
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Mon, Apr 13, 2026 - 11:00am to 12:49pm EDT
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Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Advanced Preparation NoneCourse 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
Additional Information
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