CPAs, forensic accountants, tax professionals
Learning Objectives
After attending this presentation, you will be able to...
- Analyze the Role of IRS Criminal Investigation (CI)
- Assess the Historical Development of IRS CI
- Identify Key Investigative Techniques and Tools
- Recognize the Importance of IRS CI’s Work
- Assess the Training and Development of CI Agents
- Recognize the Process of Tax Fraud and Money Laundering Investigations
Major Topics
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:
- Introduction to IRS Criminal Investigation (CI): Overview of its mission, role, and significance in maintaining tax compliance.
- Historical Evolution: From its inception in 1919 to its current role, highlighting key milestones and notable cases.
- Investigative Techniques and Tools: Detailed look at the methods and technologies used by CI agents to uncover financial crimes.
- Importance of IRS CI: Discussion on the impact of CI’s work on tax compliance, public confidence, and the broader financial system.
- Training of CI Agents: Insight into the rigorous training programs at FLETC and ongoing professional development.
- Process of Investigations: Step-by-step breakdown of how tax fraud and money laundering cases are initiated, investigated, and prosecuted.