Tax Auditor
Introduction
The topic of the report is an exploration of a career option and a Tax Auditor at Canada Revenue Agency. The purposes of this report are to not only prepare myself for the position by examining and learning but also introduce a different field of work to colleagues
All residents in Canada must pay a tax and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), formally known as Revenue Canada, is a federal agency that has as its main function the administration of Canadian tax laws for most of the provinces and territories of Canada. In addition, the CRA manages several social and economic tax programs such as the Canada Child Tax Benefit program and the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) credit program. There are several departments in CRA and we will focus on the Audit position. According to the Canada Revenue Agency, a tax audit is the “examination of taxpayers’ books and record to determine accurately the taxes, interest and penalties payable under the law.” Also Auditors are responsible for complying with individuals and corporations requests too. Therefore, auditors are the one of the largest components of CRA. (barrettaxlaw)
Included in this report are educational background and experience required, duties and responsibilities, working conditions, salary and benefits, career advancement, and Auditor Apprenticeship Program (AAP). The information for the report was gathered mainly from Canada Revenue Agency and Alberta Occupational Profiles (OOC) web sites. Also an interview was conducted for primary source with Ross who worked for CRA for 33 years as a Tax Auditor.
Your Future Stars Here
The details of the Audit position at CRA will be explored. There are seven important parts which must be recognized and be fully aware of. Below are the lists of seven important areas.
1. Educational Background and Experience required
1.1. Requirements (Blair)
• Eligibility for recognized professional accounting designation (CGA,CMA,CA) or
• Graduation
The topic of the report is an exploration of a career option and a Tax Auditor at Canada Revenue Agency. The purposes of this report are to not only prepare myself for the position by examining and learning but also introduce a different field of work to colleagues
All residents in Canada must pay a tax and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), formally known as Revenue Canada, is a federal agency that has as its main function the administration of Canadian tax laws for most of the provinces and territories of Canada. In addition, the CRA manages several social and economic tax programs such as the Canada Child Tax Benefit program and the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) credit program. There are several departments in CRA and we will focus on the Audit position. According to the Canada Revenue Agency, a tax audit is the “examination of taxpayers’ books and record to determine accurately the taxes, interest and penalties payable under the law.” Also Auditors are responsible for complying with individuals and corporations requests too. Therefore, auditors are the one of the largest components of CRA. (barrettaxlaw)
Included in this report are educational background and experience required, duties and responsibilities, working conditions, salary and benefits, career advancement, and Auditor Apprenticeship Program (AAP). The information for the report was gathered mainly from Canada Revenue Agency and Alberta Occupational Profiles (OOC) web sites. Also an interview was conducted for primary source with Ross who worked for CRA for 33 years as a Tax Auditor.
Your Future Stars Here
The details of the Audit position at CRA will be explored. There are seven important parts which must be recognized and be fully aware of. Below are the lists of seven important areas.
1. Educational Background and Experience required
1.1. Requirements (Blair)
• Eligibility for recognized professional accounting designation (CGA,CMA,CA) or
• Graduation