This month, Wright Ford Young & Co. had the pleasure to welcome a new Audit Senior to our firm: Diana Bocanegra. Welcome to the WFY team! Diana Bocanegra Diana Bocanegra graduated from Cal State University, Los Angeles, and started working in a small accounting firm. Initially, she worked in taxation for a year before moving to audit. After moving to audit, Diana worked at RSM for nearly six years and her career flourished. Diana enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her three dogs in her free time outside of the office. Interested in joining WFY in one of
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Monthly Archives November 2023
Students Falling Victim to Fraud When Applying for Scholarships
by Carissa DeLuca, CPA, CFE Audit Manager School is in, and many high school seniors have started the daunting process of looking for scholarships to help with their future college plans. For many, this is an absolute necessity which has made space for opportunistic fraudsters. Here are some fraud red flags students and parents should look out for: Application fees for scholarships, especially paid via Zelle, Venmo or Cash App Upfront fees to guarantee financial aid Emails, texts or letters requiring personal information (including social security number, bank information, etc.) Offers for low interest student loans based on
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