(TIGTA) for Accountants
This course provides a concise overview of the work and impact of the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) on the U.S. tax system, regulatory ethics, and the 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.
Topics Covered:• The role of TIGTA in the U.S. tax system• Auditing, investigating, and inspecting and evaluating IRS programs and operations• Identifying opportunities to improve the administration of tax laws• Promoting integrity, economy, and efficiency in the tax system• Responding to requests from Congress and other external stakeholders• Upholding ethical standards in the accounting profession• Building trust and confidence in the tax system
MA, CMC, CITP/FITP
GARRETT WASNY, MA, CMC, CITP/FITP, is an artificial intelligence (AI) skills advisor to accountants, tax attorneys, enrolled agents, and tax preparers worldwide. His courses focus on the new intersection of accounting and technology, and provide guidance to practitioners on how to prosper in this dynamic age. His sessions demystify emerging cloud, mobile, and social applications, and explain in plain language how financial professionals can use these online tools to build trust, solve problems, and create new value. He’s also an award-winning Internet speaker, author, app developer, professional development specialist, and former management consultant for Price Waterhouse. He's published 50+ ebooks on computing and ethical issues related to accounting, written hundreds of articles and columns on Internet strategy, and delivered thousands of seminars and webinars to CPAs and accounting organizations around the globe.
