Stefanie Bare
About Stefanie Bare
Stefanie Bare is an accountant with a decade of experience at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. She previously worked as a senior auditor and staff auditor at Cotton & Company LLP.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Stefanie Bare has been employed at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an accountant since 2014. In this role, she is responsible for various accounting functions and compliance tasks within the organization. The SEC is a federal agency that oversees securities transactions, activities of financial professionals, and the securities markets to protect investors and maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets.
Experience at Cotton & Company LLP
Prior to her current position, Stefanie Bare worked at Cotton & Company LLP, where she held two roles. She served as a staff auditor from 2011 to 2012, followed by a promotion to senior auditor, a position she held from 2012 to 2014. During her time at Cotton & Company LLP, she gained extensive experience in auditing and financial analysis, contributing to the firm's accounting practices.
Education and Expertise
Stefanie Bare completed her education at George Washington University, where she earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees. She obtained her bachelor's degree from 2005 to 2009 and her master's degree from 2009 to 2010. This academic background provided her with a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices, which she has applied throughout her professional career.
Professional Background
Stefanie Bare has built a career in accounting, with a focus on auditing and compliance. After completing her education, she began her professional journey as a staff auditor at Cotton & Company LLP. Her progression to senior auditor reflects her growing expertise in the field. Since joining the SEC in 2014, she has continued to develop her skills and knowledge in accounting within a regulatory environment.