Tax compliance is a critical responsibility for businesses of all sizes. While individual audit rates might seem relatively low, the IRS has significantly ramped up its enforcement. According to IRS data, more than 505,000 audits were completed during fiscal year 2024, resulting in over $29 billion in recommended additional taxes. Furthermore, the IRS collected more than $5.3 trillion in taxes during fiscal year 2025. The main takeaway? The agency is increasingly relying on a

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The auditing profession is facing a global talent shortage. Increasing regulations, rising client expectations, and demand for real-time financial insights have made it harder for firms—especially in the US, UK, Europe, and Australia—to find and retain qualified auditors. The result: longer turnaround times, heavier workloads, and growing pressure on audit quality. Offshoring has become a strategic way for firms to expand capacity, improve efficiency, and maintain high-qualit