This course provides a concise 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.

Topics Covered:

  • The role of TIGTA in the US 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

Who Will Benefit:
This course is intended for 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.

Learning Objectives
  • Identify and understand the role and responsibilities of TIGTA in the US tax system.
  • Identify the ways in which TIGTA conducts audits, investigations, and inspections and evaluations to promote integrity, economy, and efficiency in the tax system.
  • Discover and describe the impact of TIGTA's work on the tax system and accounting profession.
  • Explore and analyze the importance of trust and confidence in the tax system.
  • Explore and evaluate the effectiveness of TIGTA's efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the IRS.
  • Identify and analyze the role of TIGTA in identifying opportunities to improve the administration of tax laws.
Last updated/reviewed: November 20, 2023
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Reviews

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Member's Profile
It was a lot of good information that I was unaware of due to overwhelming work schedules these past few years since inception of TIGTA. The review and test were a bit confusing.. especially since some of the answers were not the same as an IRS.GOV site, so where to locate? Either way, the course and information was quite informative.
Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Foundational

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.

Education Provider Information
Company: Illumeo, Inc., 75 East Santa Clara St., Suite 1215, San Jose, CA 95113
Contact: For more information regarding this course, including complaint and cancellation policies, please contact our offices at (408) 400- 3993 or send an e-mail to .
Instructor for this course
  Course Overview CPE
Course Syllabus
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
  Course Agenda5:46
  Quick Analogy2:40
  About TIGTA10:16
IRS PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS
  Investigative Mission - Part 119:44
  Investigative Mission - Part 218:00
  Investigative Mission - Part 319:50
  Annual Audit Plan14:08
  Inspection and Evaluation Program Plan4:14
  Management and Performance Challenges Facing the IRS9:36
  Hotline3:48
KEY TAKEAWAYS
  Key Takeaways3:40
CONTINUOUS PLAY
  Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) for Accountants1:51:42
SUPPORTING MATERIAL
  Slides: Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) for AccountantsPDF
  Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) for Accountants GlossaryPDF
REVIEW AND TEST
  REVIEW QUESTIONSquiz
 FINAL EXAMexam