About the TIGTA: Who Watches the IRS?
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
8:30-10:30 a.m. Central
2 CPE (2 technical) | 2 Ethics
Course code: 25WX-0291
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Please call 952-831-2707 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Central to register.
This course will provide an overview of the work and impact of the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) on the US tax system, regulatory ethics, and accounting profession. TIGTA is an independent organization that provides oversight of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and conducts audits, investigations, and inspections and evaluations to promote integrity, economy, and efficiency in the administration of the nation's tax system. The course will explore the role of TIGTA in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the IRS, identifying opportunities to improve the administration of tax laws, and upholding ethical standards in the accounting profession. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Major subjects
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The role of TIGTA in the US tax system
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Auditing, investigating, and inspecting and evaluating IRS programs and operations
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Identifying opportunities to improve the administration of tax laws
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Promoting integrity, economy, and efficiency in the tax system
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Responding to requests from Congress and other external stakeholders
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Upholding ethical standards in the accounting profession
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Building trust and confidence in the tax system
Learning objectives
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Recognize the role and responsibilities of TIGTA in the US tax system
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Identify the ways in which TIGTA conducts audits, investigations, and inspections and evaluations to promote integrity, economy, and efficiency in the tax system
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Identify the impact of TIGTA's work on the tax system and accounting profession
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Analyze the importance of trust and confidence in the tax system
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Evaluate the effectiveness of TIGTA's efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the IRS
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Analyze the role of TIGTA in identifying opportunities to improve the administration of tax laws
Who should take this program?
- Professionals in the accounting and finance fields, as well as individuals interested in learning more about the role of TIGTA in the US tax system.
Pricing
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$89.00
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Instructor
Garrett Wasny, MA, CMC, CITP/FIBP
Location
Online
Area
of study
Ethics
Field(s)
of study
Regulatory Ethics - Technical (2.0)
Level
Overview
Format
Group Internet Based
Sponsor
NASBA ID#: 108744
Prerequisites
Prereq.
None. It is recommended that students have a basic understanding of the US tax system and accounting principles before taking this course. Some familiarity with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and its functions may also be helpful, but is not required.
Advance
prep
None
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Receive a full refund if you cancel at least four business
days before the event start date.
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