Douglas M. Smith & Co., CPAs Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
April 17, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood is investigating a data breach involving Douglas M. Smith & Co., CPAs following a notification filed with the Attorney General of California.
According to the notice, the company discovered on or about February 23, 2026, that an unauthorized individual gained access to a third-party tax filing system and used that access to submit a fraudulent tax return. An internal investigation was launched with the assistance of IT specialists to determine the scope of the incident.
The investigation determined that sensitive personal information may have been accessible to the unauthorized actor. The potentially impacted information includes names, Social Security numbers, government identification numbers, and bank account information.
Douglas M. Smith & Co., CPAs reported that it has implemented additional security measures, including enhancing system protections and updating credentials, and has notified relevant authorities. The firm is also offering affected individuals twelve (12) months of complimentary credit monitoring services.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Douglas M. Smith & Co., CPAs implemented adequate safeguards to protect sensitive personal and financial information and whether affected individuals may have legal claims.
The potentially impacted information may include:
- Name
- Social Security numbers
- Financial information
- Other sensitive information
What is Douglas M. Smith & Co., CPAs?
Douglas M. Smith & Co., CPAs is a Fresno-based firm providing personalized accounting, tax preparation, and consulting services, with specializations in estate/trust taxes, IRS representation, cash flow forecasting, and business consulting.
Individuals who believe their information may have been compromised are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to learn more about their legal rights.
Contact Information
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com