Highlights
• Technical definitions of tax malpractice
• Risk management techniques: quality control procedures and maintaining professional competence
• Aggressive tax strategies
• "War stories" dealing with tax-related claims against CPAs
• Insurance carrier experiences
• Substantive tax areas: tax-deferred exchanges, built-in gains, alternative minimum tax and overlooked tax elections
Objectives
• Identify topics related to allegations of malpractice committed by tax professionals
• Determine how to recognize high-risk engagements
• Recognize relevant ethical considerations
• Identify tools for insulating yourself from malpractice exposure
• Determine appropriate loss prevention procedures
• Determine effective communication with clients regarding objectives and expectations