When you hear the word “consultant,” what do you think of? You may see a smartly dressed man or woman making a presentation to a large group of people. Or maybe you imagine someone sitting behind a desk pouring over papers. But what about a CPA? What comes to mind when thinking about tax consultants?

In the age of tax reform, measuring your taxes can be a tedious job. But what do you actually know about the words that come out of “Mr. Tax Audit’s” mouth? More importantly, what do they really mean?