The Association of Inspectors General Illinois Chapter presents its Fall 2023 Training webinar series. Session I will take place on Friday, Oct 27 starting at 9:30 am (Central) and Session II will be held on Friday, November 3, beginning at 8:30 am (Central). Please use this page to register for the Oct 27 webinar and click here to register for November 3.

Part I: Session Overview and Learning Objectives

IRS SAR Review Team: An overview of the Suspicious Activity Report Review Process

Attendees will learn about the work of the Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation Suspicious Active Report review process. Hear from the Chicago region's SAR Review Team coordinator about the basics of what SARs are, the secrecy and dissemination restrictions, and how the team analyzes and reviews the SARs for potential leads.

• Learning objectives: Gain an understanding of the IRS-CI SAR Review Process, the legal restrictions on the use of SARs, and how they are analyzed and reviewed for potential leads in criminal investigations.

Presenter: Christopher Kadonsky, Special Agent, IRS Criminal Investigation, SAR Review Team Coordinator

Auditing in Flux

Does everything feel like it is falling apart? Are we ever going to get "back to normal"? Based on lessons learned during the pandemic, this session will cover on how auditors can focus on their auditee/s, their office, and themselves to continue producing quality audits that acknowledge the challenges and instability we are all facing.

• Learning objectives: Examine the role of auditors. Determine what changes we could make to enhance impact.

Presenter: Ben Thompson, Deputy County Auditor and Transit Audit Manager, King County Auditor's Office, Seattle, Washington

Instructional Delivery Method: Group Internet Based

CPE Credits: Attendees may be eligible to receive up to 2.2 CPE credits. 1 credit in Specialized Knowledge and 1.2 credits in Auditing (Governmental).

Program Knowledge Level: Basic

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None

The training will be held on WebEx from 9:30 AM-12:00 PM (Central Time)/10:30 AM -1:00 PM (Eastern Time)/7:30 AM-10:00 AM (Pacific Time).

REGISTRATION, TECHNICAL, MEMBERSHIP, OR OTHER CONCERNS?

For assistance with registration or technical matters, contact AIG Program Support at programsupport@inspectorsgeneral.org.

For assistance with membership matters, including updating your contact information, or renewal, contact Membership Services Specialist Judith Ness via e-mail at memberservices@inspectorsgeneral.org.

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http://inspectorsgeneral.org/files/2020/07/NASBA-Admin-Policy-Group-Live-07.25.2020.pdf​​​

The Association of Inspectors General is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors www.NASBARegistry.org​​​.