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March 18, 2026The Accounting Review

An Experiment in Staff Training: The Advanced Training Center of the Internal Revenue Service.

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CGCharles J. GaaAdvanced Dermatology

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Implication

This experiment explores training outcomes in IRS staff, suggesting improvements for effective curriculum design.

Key Points

  • The aim is to evaluate challenges in staff training at the Advanced Training Center of the IRS and improve the curriculum based on feedback.
  • Implemented a training program following Congressional funding.
  • Conducted assessments of curriculum and grading based on participants' experiences.
  • Gathered feedback regarding course content and structure.
  • Analyzed difficulties faced by trainees adjusting to academic rigor.
  • Identified significant challenges due to the rapid initiation of the training program.
  • Found that applicants struggled with the transition back to academic life.
  • Determined that varying backgrounds complicated course design, particularly in auditing and income tax accounting.
  • Recommendations for increased flexibility in curriculum were proposed and are being actively developed.

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Charles J. Gaa (1955) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba44154e9516ffd37a5eachttps://doi.org/10.2308/tar-7057976
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  1. 1TRAINING CLASSES IN THE INCOME TAX UNIT.1928
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  3. 3EXPERIENCES IN EXTENSION OF STAFF TRAINING TO IN-CHARGE AUDITORS.1955
  4. 4STAFF TRAINING—PRESENT AND FUTURE.1948
  5. 5AN EXPERIMENT WITH THE CASE METHOD IN TEACHING FEDERAL INCOME TAXES.1965