SEC Appoints George Botic to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the appointment of George Botic, CPA to a term as a Board Member of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). “I am pleased that George will serve on the PCAOB Board,” said SEC Chair Gary Gensler. “George will advance the PCAOB’s mission to build trust in the financial information that public companies disclose to investors. I also would like to thank Duane for his five years with the Board, including his service as Acting Chair.” “I am honored to be selected to serve on the Board and look forward to working with Chair Williams, the other Board members, and the SEC in my new role to help advance investor protection and improve audit quality through improvements to our standards and rules and continuing our rigorous inspection and investigation programs,” said Mr.