Navigating IRS Ethics: A Practitioner's Guide

Learning Objectives

• To identify at least 12 key principles of IRS Ethical Conduct.
• To explain at least 10 types of gifts that are okay to accept.
• To identify at least six outside activities that are NOT permitted.
• To point out 12 categories of government property that may only be used for authorized purposes.
• To summarize at least two rules that relate to gambling and the use of controlled substances.

Course Description

As a practitioner, it's crucial to understand the ethical obligations of IRS employees and the guidelines set by the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Standards of Ethical Conduct. 

Join our CPE webinar by Garrett Wasny to learn more about the "Plain Talk About Ethics and Conduct" internal IRS directive and how it impacts interactions with IRS officials. You'll gain a foundational awareness of ethical principles and practices to prevent potential ethical problems.

Major topics covered in this online webinar:

• Introduction: What is the IRS “Plain Talk” Document?
• Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Standards
• Key Principles of Ethical Conduct
• Gifts from Outside Sources
• Gift from Within the Agency
• When Gifts Cannot be Accepted from Outside Sources
• Conflicts of Interest
• Outside Activities and Employment
• Misuse Of Position
• Using and Accounting for Office Time 
• Using Government Property
• Matters Concerning Personal Activities
• Rules Concerning Employee Conduct and Official Activities
• Who Can Help Within IRS 

Whether you're an accountant, tax preparer, or other financial professional, this webinar is for you. It provides non-technical guidance on IRS principles of ethical conduct, with practical tips for preventing ethical problems before they occur. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of IRS ethics and conduct rules. 

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Overview

• Why Ethics is core to the Accounting Profession

  12 mins
• What's at stake?

  20 mins
• What happens to IRS employees if they violate the Ethics and Conduct Rules

  33 mins
• Prohibited and Allowable gifts from outside sources

  47 mins
• Activities that do not require permission: General Guidelines

  69 mins
• Influencing legislation or congress

  84 mins
• Soliciting, Selling, and Canvassing

  95 mins