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ERC IRS Audit Representation: Your Comprehensive FAQ Guide

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During an ERC audit, the IRS reviews the business’s records, including payroll records, tax returns, and supporting documentation related to ERC claims. Certain factors, such as high claim amounts or inconsistencies in reported data, may trigger an audit. ERC IRS Audit Process 2.1 What Happens During an ERC Audit?

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Accountants Behaving Badly: Police Department Accountant Couldn’t Be Bothered, PPP Loan Fraud, and a Creepy Tax Preparer

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In that capacity, Urban was responsible for maintaining the company’s general ledger, preparing financial statements, and reconciling the company’s accounts payable and receivable and bank statements. I sincerely apologize to both women for my behavior. It was inappropriate.”

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Friday Footnotes: EY Split Drags Out; Advisory Firm Defrauds Clients; Student Loan Forgiveness and Taxes | 9.2.22

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CHS avoids fine in SEC accounting fraud case [ Compliance Week ] A Minnesota-based agricultural cooperative settled charges levied by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that the company violated federal securities laws when it filed materially false financial statements with the agency over five years.