The IRS has just informed you of its intent to initiate an inquiry or examination of your church. What happens next? How do you navigate from here? In this webinar, we will walk you through the anatomy of an IRS examination. We will help you avoid the kinds of unpleasant experiences others have encountered in the process because they were not fully prepared.
Anatomy of a Church IRS Examination
About the Author: Mike Batts
Mike Batts is the managing partner of Batts Morrison Wales & Lee (BMWL) and has more than 30 years of experience serving nonprofit organizations in a variety of ways. He has served on and chaired the boards of nonprofit organizations – both nationally and locally. Mike is a member and former chairman of the board of ECFA, an organization that accredits Christian organizations in the areas of board governance and financial integrity. Mike regularly advises nonprofit organizations on matters related to board governance, financial oversight, tax compliance and strategy, risk management, corporate structure, international activities, and other related topics. He has also actively engaged in nonprofit legislative matters at the federal and state levels. Mike has authored several books, his most recent being "Nonprofit Finance: The Field Guide for Financial Operations of Ministries, Schools, and Other Public Charities" (Accountability Press, 2023). Mike is licensed or authorized to practice as a CPA in multiple states across the U.S.