Side by side
| Mock audit | IRS or state examination | |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | Drafted from the question sets, per project | Official IDRs, at the examiner's discretion |
| Rating | Strong, Weak or Missing against your documents | The examiner's assessment of the evidence and the law |
| Score | A product methodology, 0 to 100 | No score; a determination |
| Deadlines | None | Set by the IDR; the mock audit does not extend them |
| Representation | None | Your advisor, under a power of attorney where needed |
| Outcome | A report and drafts to review | An adjustment, or none, and possible penalties |
What a mock audit does not do
- Certify a claim.
- Predict the outcome of an examination.
- Suspend or extend a deadline.
- Engage a representative.
What it is for
Finding the gaps while there is still time to close them, and giving your advisor a drafted starting point. The assessment scope page has the full list of limits.