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Accounting Showcase: Managing IRS Tax Controversies | Podcast #EP05 0.5 Credit

Accounting Showcase: Managing IRS Tax Controversies | Podcast #EP05 0.5 Credit

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Learning Objectives

  • Identify circumstances that may cause a routine tax matter to develop into a tax controversy.
  • Explain practical considerations when responding to IRS examination notices and Information Document Requests.
  • Recognize situations in which privilege, professional responsibility, or legal counsel may become relevant.
  • Assess how client communication and expectation management can affect the handling of tax disputes.
  • Explain appropriate uses and limitations of artificial intelligence in tax controversy work.

Course Overview

Tax issues can quickly move beyond routine compliance when an audit notice arrives, reporting errors surface, penalties are proposed, or a client discloses new information after a return has been filed. In this Podcast of Accounting Showcase, Chris Rivera speaks with tax controversy attorney Melissa Wiley about how accountants can recognize when a matter is escalating and respond with greater discipline and judgment.

The conversation explores current IRS examination challenges, valuation and reporting issues that can trigger controversy, Information Document Requests (IDRs), professional responsibility risks, and situations where legal counsel may need to be involved. Melissa also shares practical guidance on setting client expectations, communicating with IRS personnel, preserving privilege considerations, and avoiding rushed responses to examination notices.

Major Topic:

  • Tax controversy and IRS examinations
  • Valuation and reporting risks
  • Information Document Requests
  • Professional responsibility concerns
  • When to involve legal counsel
  • AI use in tax controversy

The Podcast also examines how artificial intelligence can support document organization, factual summarization, and research while reinforcing the need for professional review and judgment. Participants will gain practical perspective on working collaboratively with tax counsel, managing difficult client situations, and making better decisions before a tax matter becomes more serious.

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On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 0.5 CPE Approved
Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 0.5 CPE Approved
Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 0.5 CPE Approved
Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 0.5 CPE Approved

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Course Level

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Instructional Method

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About Experts

Melissa Wiley

Melissa Wiley

Partner, Kostelanetz & Fink, LLP

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A highly skilled tax controversy and litigation attorney with 20 years of experience, specializing in complex civil tax matters at federal and state levels. Known for calm advocacy, empathy, and simplifying complicated legal concepts.

An actuary by training, this attorney brings exceptional attention to detail while maintaining a strategic perspective. Deeply committed to pro bono service, they represent children and caretakers in custody and abuse matters.

Chris Rivera

Chris Rivera

Director of Strategic Growth, MYCPE ONE

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Christopher Rivera, Chris serves as a Director of Strategic Growth at MYCPE ONE. He is an expert at leading and managing teams actively from the front. His expertise in sales, training, coaching, mentoring and influencing combined with his competitive nature makes him a strong leader. 


Chris has traveled through the length and width of the country and has spoken with more than five thousand CPAs, understanding their challenges and limitations. On the grounds of that, he can now easily provide opinions and solutions that can be immensely helpful to the professionals. He has also represented MYCPE ONE at a number of major accounting conferences and networking events.

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