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Section 403 of the TAS Act Would Clarify the Taxpayer Advocate Service’s Ability to Access Information

I have posted several times about the discussion draft of the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act since it was jointly released […] The post Section 403 of the TAS Act Would Clarify the Taxpa...

What to do if you receive notification your tax return is being examined or audited

What to do if you receive notification your tax return is being examined or audited If the IRS selects your […] The post What to do if you receive notification your tax return is being examin...

Avoiding Common Mistakes When Claiming Credits

Avoiding Common Mistakes When Claiming Credits  There are many credits available for families with dependents, but sometimes the qualifications for […] The post Avoiding Common Mistakes When ...

Use caution when paying or receiving payments from friends or family members using cash payment apps

Digital Payment Applications & Taxes Here’s something important to pay attention to if you use certain cash applications to send […] The post Use caution when paying or receiving payments...

Section 603 of the TAS Act Could Help Taxpayers Get Refunds Faster

On January 30, 2025, Senator Mike Crapo, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and Senator Ron Wyden, the Committee’s ranking […] The post Section 603 of the TAS Act Could Help Taxpayers ...

The Tax Ramifications of Tying the Knot

When you get married, your tax situation changes. Your marital status as of December 31 determines your tax filing options […] The post The Tax Ramifications of Tying the Knot appeared first ...

Use the Tax Withholding Estimator and Take Action on Your Tax Withholding Now

The Taxpayer Advocate Service encourages you to use the Tax Withholding Estimator now. Who should use it and why now? […] The post Use the Tax Withholding Estimator and Take Action on Your Ta...

Rain or Shine: The IRS Must Prepare Now for Next Year’s Filing Season

On June 25, I released my mid-year Fiscal Year 2026 Objectives Report to Congress. In it, I praise the IRS […] The post Rain or Shine: The IRS Must Prepare Now for Next Year’s Filing Season a...

National Taxpayer Advocate Issues Mid-Year Report to Congress; Highlights Successful 2025 Filing Season and Challenges for 2026

National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins today released her Fiscal Year 2026 Objectives Report to Congress, highlighting a largely successful […] The post National Taxpayer Advocate Issues ...

Criminal VDP: TAS Reports a Win For Taxpayers – IRS Agrees to Remove Willfulness Checkbox on VDP Application Form

It is that time of year again – school is out and so are report cards. It is also time […] The post Criminal VDP: TAS Reports a Win For Taxpayers – IRS Agrees to Remove Willfulnes...

Peer Review

What is the value of Peer Review to my firm?

When your firm participates in the AICPA Peer Review Program, you should derive a number of benefits including:

 - Strengthened quality control

 - Improved processes

 - A better understanding of recent professional pronouncement and an awareness of those under consideration

 - Having demonstrable evidence of your firm’s quality 

 - A reduction in recurring issues

 - The awareness of any deficiencies needing correction

 - The potential of using your clean report as a marketing tool to demonstrate your firm’s commitment to quality

 - Learning best practices from your reviewer’s experience working with other firms

 - Benchmark information to compare your firm against similar firms

What criteria should I use when selecting our firm’s peer reviewer?

When selecting your firm’s peer reviewer, you will want to consider the level of audit experience and expertise of the peer reviewer or review team based on their:

 - Years of auditing

 - Number and type of audit engagements they’ve managed

 - The industries they’ve audited

 - The types of audits they’ve conducted

 - Years as a peer reviewer

 - Number and type of firm’s they’ve peer reviewed

 - The types of engagements and industries served by their peer review clients

 - The types of teaching, speaking or article writing they may do related to auditing or peer review

 - Their ability to supply references

You also want to evaluate your peer reviewer based on their cultural fit with you and your firm.  You want to be able to like and trust your reviewer and believe that you can build a long-term relationship with them.  

It is important to note that most peer reviewers will not score “perfectly” in all of the above-mentioned categories, however, you’ll need to evaluate each peer reviewer based on those criteria that are most important and will supply the best match for your firm

Why should we pay your standard rate for these services?  

Given the depth of expertise required to conduct an efficient, productive and above all – quality enhancing peer review, we are unable to discount our rates for our peer reviewers, who are also our best auditors.  Understanding the market shortage for talented auditors, our firm has made the decision to dedicate resources to deliver peer review services, but our business model dictates that we charge our standard rates to have these, our best people, working with your firm.

 

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