This two-hour CE ethics course explores valuation ethics and cases. A power-point presentation is backed up by an outline and a complete 10-case file for reference. The presentation is interesting as it implies that IRS finds that valuation practitioner discipline may be less efficient than various practitioner penalty provisions, and the use of taxpayer economic consequences. An implied larger problem is the short sighted appraiser selection criteria that results in (a) minimalist appraisal, by (b) unqualified or low-effort appraisers; much of which may be based upon taxpayer reluctance to ascribe value to a high-quality appraisal.  The case facts teach lessons through the stories of published cases.

Course Objectives:

• Learn rules that aspirationally teach the foundation to help produce a high-quality appraisal.


• Review circular 230 ethics rules.


• Review penalty statutes that punish based upon dollar deficiency loss.


• Understand IRS Tools for developing foundation, records and dialog at the audit record level of discovery and the consequences for collusion.


• Overview case having story actions that facilitate remembering "what not to do" and including copies of the cases for more in-depth exploration.

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EA Approved

CPAacademy.org (Sponsor Id#: HURS9) has entered into an agreement with the Internal Revenue Service, to meet the requirements of 31 Code of Federal Regulations, section 10.6(g), covering maintenance of attendance records, retention of program outlines, qualifications of instructors, and length of class hours. This agreement does not constitute an endorsement by the IRS as to the quality of the program or its contribution to the professional competence of the enrolled individual. Credit earned by attendees with a PTIN will be reported directly to the IRS as required of all providers. To ensure your CPE hours are reported, update your profile in My Account to include your PTIN number. Please note: IRS CE is only mandatory for EAs and ERPAs. For all other tax return preparers, CE is voluntary.

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