SEC Secures Sagar Teotia as New Deputy Chief Accountant

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said Thursday it has tapped Sagar S. Teotia, who is a certified public accountant, to join the agency as its Deputy Chief Accountant at the Office of the Chief Accountant.

In his new position, Mr. Teotia will oversee the agency’s work with respect to audit standards, financial disclosure requirements and auditing independence. He will also assist the commission with discharging its oversight of the financial accounting standards board and the public company accounting oversight board.

SEC’s office of the chief accountant responsibilities include monitoring and enforcing accounting policies, as well as overseeing company filings and serving ... (read more)