Crystal B.
About Crystal B.
Crystal B. is a Senior Staff Accountant at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where she has worked since 2015. She has a background in forensic accounting and has served as an instructor for CFA Level II and III courses.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Crystal B. currently serves as a Senior Staff Accountant at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a position she has held since 2015. In this role, she is responsible for various accounting functions and compliance within the agency. Additionally, in 2022, she worked as a Senior Adviser to the Enforcement Chief Accountant on a detail for three months, contributing her expertise in accounting to support enforcement actions.
Education and Expertise
Crystal B. has a strong educational background in accounting. She earned a Master of Science (MS) in Accounting from the University of Virginia. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting and Management Information Systems from Cabrini University, now known as Villanova University. Currently, she is pursuing a Certificate in Securities & Financial Regulation at Georgetown University Law Center, further enhancing her knowledge in financial regulations.
Previous Experience as Forensic Accountant
Prior to her current role at the SEC, Crystal B. worked as a Forensic Accountant for the United States Attorneys' Offices from 2009 to 2015. During her six years in this position, she applied her accounting skills to assist in legal investigations and prosecutions, providing critical financial analysis and support.
Teaching Experience at Golden Gate University
Crystal B. served as a CFA Instructor for Level II and III courses at Golden Gate University from 2019 to 2020. In this role, she taught advanced financial concepts and investment analysis to students preparing for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) examinations, leveraging her expertise in finance and accounting.