Common Audit Triggers
San Diego Chapter In-Person Meeting

NEW MEETING LOCATION!

Date/Time:

Thursday, May 21, 2026
5:00 PM to 8:30 PM

NEW Location!:

Elijah's Restaraunt and Delicatessen
7061 Clairemont Mesa Blvd (just east of the 805)
San Diego, CA 92111

Topic:

Common Audit Triggers!! One of the most requested and popular presentations! This presentation will cover the biggest mistakes practitioners make during tax season that can cause the IRS to start enforcement action through an audit or collection. The only presentation that will help you avoid the pitfalls that can cause you and your client extreme heartburn!

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the common mistakes made by practitioners during tax season that can trigger IRS enforcement actions, such as audits or collections
• Recognize the potential consequences and implications of these mistakes for both practitioners and their clients, highlighting the importance of avoiding them
• Determine active strategies and best practices to mitigate the risks associated with these tax season mistakes, ensuring compliance and minimizing the likelihood of IRS enforcement actions

Presenter(s): 

Leighanne Lafrenz Nickle, CPA, MBA
Ms. Nickle is a California licensed CPA with forensic accounting and tax practice in RanchoCucamonga, California. Leighanne has over 20 years working in both public accounting and private industry. Ms. Nickle owns and operates a California CPA firm, where the focus of her practice is representing taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service, California Franchise Tax Board, the California Department of Tax and Fee (CDTFA), the California Employment Development Department (EDD), and California Child Support offices in Orange County, CA. In addition, she has served as an expert witness for civil and criminal court proceedings regarding forensic accounting, tax, payroll issues, and child support payments. Ms. Nickle also serves on the Committee on Tax (COT) with CalCPA (California CPA). As a member of the COT, she works directly with the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) on tax matters and acts as a liaison between the local and state chapter and the California Franchise Tax Board. She also is a Speaker/Trainer for Tax Rep Network, LLC where she speaks on and trains other tax professionals on IRS tax representation methods and strategies.

CPE Information:

2 Federal Law hour(s) (Topics covering existing tax law)

IRS: 18QC1-T-02283-26-I
CTEC: 1000-CE-05767

Knowledge Level: Advanced (More experienced)

Cost:

A buffet style meal will be served.

Late registrants or walk-ins should contact Heather Santineau directly at 858-278-1164. Reservations must be made online. Cancellations must be made by midnight on Monday prior to the meeting to receive a refund.

Cost if registered before May 17, 2026 at midnight
Registration Fee (Member): $60
Registration Fee (Non-Member): $115

Cost if registered after May 17, 2026  at midnight
Registration Fee (Member): $70
Registration Fee (Non-Member): $125

Cancellation and Refund Policy: 
Written cancellations will be accepted up to three (3) business days before the course begins for a full refund. Please email your request to [email protected]. No refunds will be given if cancellation notice is received later than three (3) business days before the course begins, or for no-show registrants.

This presentation has been designed to meet the requirements of the Return Preparer Office, the California State Board of Accountancy; and the California Tax Education Council including code 31 of Federal Regulations10.6 (g). This does not constitute an endorsement by these groups. A listing of additional requirements to renew tax preparer registration may be obtained by contacting CTEC at P.O. Box 2890, Sacramento, CA. 95812- 2890, or phone CTEC at (877) 850-2832, or on the Internet at www.ctec.org.