Akerman is a sponsor of the NYU Tax Controversy Forum presented by the NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies (NYU-SCPS). The NYU forum covers a wide range of tax controversy work, from procedural seminars to substantive programs, international issues, ethical problems, current enforcement initiatives, sensitive audits, and civil and criminal tax penalties. The content of the forum will encompass the timeline of controversy work, from planning for the examination of a return and audit and administrative appeals processes, to litigation techniques and strategies.