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Al Capone to Cybercrime: The Journey of IRS Special Agents

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Self-study - On-Demand
4 CPE (4 technical)

Course code: 26SX-0008
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Since 1919, the Internal Revenue Service had a civil and criminal function in the United States tax system. Little do people know, the IRS has an elite criminal function that started with five United States Postal Inspectors. From its early days in taking down Al Capone to now solving cybercrimes, the IRS special agents are tasked with investigating tax fraud, money laundering, and other white collar crimes. This presentation will show you the importance of this law enforcement function, the training, techniques, expertise, and actions that cause them to be known as the "world's finest financial investigators."

Major subjects

  • 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.

Learning objectives

  • 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.

Who should take this program?

  • CPAs, forensic accountants and tax professionals.

Pricing

Standard Member Fee $116.00
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More program information

Area
of study
Taxation
Field(s)
of study
Taxes - Technical (4.0)
Level Basic
Format Self-study - On-Demand
Sponsor CPA Crossings, LLC
NASBA ID#: 108744
Prerequisites Prereq. None
Advance
prep
None

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