Forensic Accounting: Finding Hidden Treasure in Tax Returns WEBINAR

Overview

Almost every business and individual has to file tax returns, which can be a great treasure trove of information for forensic accountants. Whether in a divorce, partnership dispute, recreating books and records, or bankruptcy proceeding, analyzing tax return information should be an initial step in uncovering income and assets. The IRS retains a large amount of information, both from taxpayers and 3rd parties who report financial transactions. This course will be your guide in gathering, analyzing, and evaluating tax return information, so that you have a full picture of the financial investigation.

Highlights

The rules of IRS disclosure of tax information. Understanding the role of IRS transcripts. Interpreting the actions of the IRS in transcripts. FOIA requests. Analyzing tax information and returns for financial leads.

Prerequisites

A basic understand of tax return information and recreating books and records.

Designed For

CPAs, forensic accountants, and fraud examiners.

Objectives

Identify the rules to get the IRS to disclose information. Request pertinent information from the IRS. Evaluate the information recorded in IRS transcripts. Recognize the potential leads on individual and business tax returns. Conduct an analysis of information into a spreadsheet.

Preparation

None.

Notice

None.