This month, Wright Ford Young & Co. had the pleasure of welcoming three new hires to our tax department. Austin Nguyen joined as a Tax Senior, Leo Nguyen joined as a Tax Staff, and Devin Huffman returned as a Tax Intern. Welcome to the WFY team! Austin Nguyen In June, Austin Nguyen joined our tax department as a Tax Senior. Austin graduated from CSU Fullerton with his Bachelor’s degree in Finance & Accounting. Prior to joining WFY, he has been working as a tax professional for four years. Outside of work, Austin enjoys running with his two dogs at the
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Monthly Archives June 2024
Three New Hires Join Our Audit Department in May
In May, Wright Ford Young & Co. welcomed three new hires to our audit department. Byron Ortiz and Grace Lombardo joined as Audit Staff, and Robert Wright joined as an Audit Intern. We are excited to welcome these new additions to our team. Byron Ortiz Last month, Byron Ortiz joined our audit department as one of our newest Audit Staff. Byron has previously interned with WFY in 2023, and returned to WFY to accept a full-time position. He graduated from Cal State Fullerton this Spring and received a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. In Byron’s spare
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Current Tax Scams to be Aware of in 2024
Tax scams are increasingly sophisticated in 2024, with scammers continually evolving their tactics to deceive taxpayers and tax professionals. Here are some of the most prevalent tax scams this year to be cautious of: Phishing and Smishing: Fraudsters send emails or text messages that appear to be from the IRS, asking recipients to click on a link or provide personal information to claim a refund or resolve an issue. These messages often contain malicious links that can steal personal data or install malware on devices (IRS.gov) (CPA Practice Advisor). AI-Driven Scams: With the rise of AI tools, scammers are creating
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